Saddle Up

1. 1

   Talk to Stablemaster Wren

   • Choose “Teach me to ride.”

   Choosing “Maybe later.” cancels the quest.

   What they say

   Stablemaster Wren: Welcome to the Aeven Stables! Every rider in Alduin starts right here, in this yard.

   Stablemaster Wren: A mount carries you a little faster than walking, and it grows with you: the more new ground you cover together, the more it learns.

   Stablemaster Wren: I'll lend you a steady Brown Horse for your first lesson. Ride once around my training paddock, past all three flags, and she is yours to keep.

   Answers: “Teach me to ride.” · “Maybe later.”

2. 2

   Ride once around the training paddock

   • Have 1 × Paddock Token in your bag

   What they say

   Stablemaster Wren: Here she is. Open your Mounts window and press Summon, or just press M. Press M again to get off.

   Stablemaster Wren: Ride into the paddock gate, open the Races page and start the Paddock Lesson. Pass the three blue flags and come back to the gate.

   Stablemaster Wren: Mounts don't fight: swing a weapon or cast a spell and you hop off first. Houses, shops and dungeons are no place for a horse either.

3. 3

   Show the Paddock Token to Wren

   • Talk to Stablemaster Wren
   • Have fewer than 1 × Paddock Token

   What they say

   Stablemaster Wren: Look at you, a natural! Let me see that token.

4. 4

   Quest complete

   The Paddock Token is taken from your bag. You receive 500 gold. You receive 300 experience. The quest is complete.

   What they say

   Stablemaster Wren: Your mount levels up as it travels new roads, explores new places, races and takes my daily lesson. Training unlocks saddles, blankets, coats and more.

   Stablemaster Wren: Bram sells more mounts and tack, and Pip runs the Meadow Run. Gold medal riders win something very special. Come back tomorrow for another lesson!

These steps are read from the quest itself, so they always match the game.