Horses transport you across the environment and allow you to participate in intense chases against other mounted enemies.

Having a better Saddle than someone else may help you win future gunfights on horseback.

Not every Saddle can improve your horse’s speed to travel acrossRed Dead Redemption 2’s large world map.

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The stats and price areidentical to the other Lumley brand saddle,making this a question of choice.

Which improved saddle you choose depends on which one you like the look of better.

While the Ranch Cutter saddle is a bright yellow, the McClelland offers a more subdued and classic brown.

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However, the stat improvements it provides are worth the $75 price tag.

This Saddle is great for those struggling to survive firefights while on their steed.

Most Saddles work best when complimenting a particular horse you’ve tamed.

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This Saddle is better for exploration and escaping fights rather than combat with various enemies.

Several missions require you to get into combat while riding your horse throughoutRed Dead Redemption 2’s story.

Having a swifter mount can help you outpace enemies who pursue you on horseback or get to locations faster.

Red Dead Redemption 2 player characters on a horse steed through a saddle

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All the pre-purchased Saddles give you -50% Stamina drain as part of their passive bonuses.

You have to collect resources to make pre-purchased Saddles, usually from the Perfect Pelts of animals.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Nuevo Paraiso Saddle

Red Dead Redemption 2 Lumley Ranch Cutter Saddle

Red Dead Redemption 2 Kneller Dakota Saddle

Red Dead Redemption 2 Gerden Vaquero Saddle from Stable to improve Horse stats

Red Dead Redemption 2 Stenger Roping Saddle to improve Horse stats

Boar Mother Hubbard Saddle in Red Dead Redemption 2

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