Within horse games there are lots of different things that you can do, from raising your horse to breeding or competing. Many of the games available specialise in taking the horses that you have and pitting them against others, either run by the game or even other players all over the world.

One of the first types of competition that comes to mind is the racing of horses, and there are some very good games that focus purely on that aspect of horse life. In many case you begin with your own horse and you can train it to race.

This training will often allow you to specialise your horse in a particular race, course or race tactic. These choices will determine how good your horse is and how many races you can win. Your horse will often gain experience and levels which will then allow you to train in higher skills.

Once your horse is trained you can begin to race, either against the game itself or other players. In many of the games you can watch the race, either in real time or sped up. In some of the games you can also interact with your horse during the race, and adjust what your horse will do.

When you begin to win races there will be the option to see the leader boards for each of the types, and you have the opportunity to become the best in the world with a well trained and looked after horse.

But it is not just the racing game that can be competitive, there are also other disciplines, such as dressage, show jumping or cross country events. There are many games in which you can compete in all 3 areas.

Once again there will be the opportunity to train your horse and ensure that they are well looked after. You can choose to specialise in one event or take part in competitions for all 3. In many cases these events are decided by the game, but in a few you actually get to ride and compete in the events directly.

Competing in these events is fun, and rewarding. Knowing that you have trained a champion horse is a great feeling, and staying on top of the leader boards with stiff competition from all over the world can be a real challenge.

Managing your horse, or stable of horses is also its own challenge, ensuring that they are healthy, fed and trained can take time and care. Much like in real life there are lots of support staff and facilities that you can use.

But winning is why we are brought into these games, some of them look truly amazing, while others less so. But in each case you have the chance to prove that you are the best, with the fastest horse or the best jumper.

While competing may not be for everyone, those that do enjoy it have such a huge range of choices, and fantastic games available to play. Whichever style you prefer and however you decide to compete there will be that perfect game waiting for you to play.