Horses of Hoofprint Bay Apple Tree: Location and How to Pick
Where to find the Horses of Hoofprint Bay apple tree: which trail to ride, the turn over the bridge, why you must stop, the reward, and the demo route.
The Horses of Hoofprint Bay apple tree is a trail-ride goal that has players riding every path looking for apples. In the full game, the goal "Delicious apples" sends you to the Mossy Trail; take the turn over the bridge, and stop your horse when the tree appears. This Horses of Hoofprint Bay apple tree guide covers the route, the stop that catches people out, the reward and how the demo differed.
The goal pays well for a short ride: in a full-release gameplay video, picking the apples added one to the treat storage and paid 200 gold. The official Horses of Hoofprint Bay store page on Steam promises trail rides through the forest, along the beach or through the mountains where "you never know what you might find along the way", and the apple tree is one of those finds.
When the Apple Tree Goal Appears
In the full-release video, the goal came up after the player's first competition, together with the goal to buy a second horse from the breeder. The in-game goal text reads: find the apple tree on the Mossy Trail, stop at the apple tree and pick some apples.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the trail rides: the in-game text says they are toward the top right of the yard or in your horse's exercise menu |
| 2 | Choose the Mossy Trail |
| 3 | Take the turn that leads over the bridge |
| 4 | When the apple tree comes into view, bring your horse to a full stop |
| 5 | Pick the apples; they go to your treat storage |
A trail ride uses your horse's daily exercise like any other ride, so make sure it has enough left. In the same video, the first ride ended without apples because the player missed the turn, and there was still enough exercise for a second try.
Finding the Horses of Hoofprint Bay Apple Tree on the Trail
The tricky part is the fork. In the full-release video, the player almost missed the turn a second time, then rode over the bridge and reached the tree. Players on the official Steam forum describe the same route from the demo: choose the road downwards, over the bridge.
Keep a steady pace. The player in the release video stayed at a canter instead of rushing, which leaves time to react when the tree appears. Riding too fast also drains strength; see our Horses of Hoofprint Bay training guide for how strength and endurance work on longer rides.
Stopping to Pick the Apples
Riding past the tree doesn't count. Players on the official Steam forum explain that when you see the apple tree, you need to stop your horse to pick the apples; one player called stopping the only way to grab them.
| Problem | What players report |
|---|---|
| No apple tree anywhere | You are on the wrong path; take the turn over the bridge |
| Rode past the tree | You need to stop the horse completely while the tree is in view |
| Apples and button flash but nothing happens | One player had this even after a full stop; it was a temporary bug and worked on a later trail ride |
The developers also fixed problems around the tree in the demo. The v0.1.10 to v0.1.12 demo patch notes say auto-jump for the jump after the apple tree had stopped working and was fixed, and the auto-jump for the second jump after the apple tree was adjusted. If you use auto-jump, it should handle those jumps.
Demo vs Full Game Route
The goal moved between versions, which is why older guides and videos disagree.
| Version | Goal text | Route players describe |
|---|---|---|
| Demo (February 2026) | Find the apple tree on the small forest trail | Downward road over the bridge (forum, March 2026) |
| Full game (November 2026) | Find the apple tree on the Mossy Trail | The turn over the bridge (full-release video) |
If a guide sends you to the small forest trail and you can't find the tree, it's describing the demo. Save games from the February demo don't carry over to the full game, according to the developer's official FAQ, so you'll meet the full-game version of the goal.
What to Do With the Apples
The apples go to your treat storage. Treats are a small but useful tool:
- A player on the official Steam forum reported that treats give a tiny amount of confidence if the horse isn't already maxed.
- Horses with the Snacky trait gain more confidence from snacks, according to the Traits and Quirks book in the library.
- The store in town also sells treats when the apples run out.
Our Horses of Hoofprint Bay how to praise horse guide covers the other ways to build confidence, and the Horses of Hoofprint Bay beginner guide lists the other early goals.
Horses of Hoofprint Bay Apple Tree FAQ
Where is the Horses of Hoofprint Bay apple tree?
In the full game, the goal sends you to the Mossy Trail; take the turn over the bridge. In the demo it was on the small forest trail, on the downward road over the bridge.
Why can't I pick the apples?
You have to stop your horse completely while the tree is in view. One player had the prompt flash without working; it fixed itself on a later ride.
What is the reward?
In a full-release gameplay video, picking the apples added an apple to the treat storage and paid 200 gold.
What do the apples do?
They are treats. Players report treats give a tiny confidence boost, and Snacky horses gain more confidence from them.
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