Today, we're diving into the realm of talents – those special qualities that set our equine companions apart in the world of Legacy. From the thrilling excitement of racing to the precision of jumping and the finesse of cow work, each talent brings a unique flair to...

There are nine body types in Legacy. Mini, Pony, Light, Stock, Saddle, Warmblood, Cob, Baroque, and Draft. Each breed (excluding cross-breeds) is assigned a specific body type. (See below.) What determines body type in Legacy? Body type is determined by ten...

Legacy has all major white patterns present in the game, including tobiano, splashed white, frame overo, sabino, dominant white and leopard complex spotting. Just like everything else about our horses, Legacy’s patterns are inherited. We based all the patterns off of...

In Legacy, injuries are a rare but significant aspect of horse care, influenced by various factors such as discipline, conformation, and living conditions. A horse's involvement in rigorous disciplines may increase the likelihood of injury, while overcrowded pastures...

Legacy’s horses can display one of three leg feathering types, no-feathering, light feathering, and heavy feathering. Of course, like everything in Legacy, feathering is controlled by genetics. There are two genes that control feathering in game. Feathering is limited...

There are 34 conformation traits in Legacy, ranging from head profile to tail set. These 34 traits are controlled by over 300 genes, some of which affect more than one conformation trait. For example, one of the genes which controls leg proportion (i.e. how long the...

There are 11 “performance traits” that can be bred for in Legacy. Each trait is needed to compete in any of our 15 disciplines. All 11 Performance Traits TraitDescriptionDisciplinesStrengthThe ability to pull somethingTrot Racing & PullingStaminaHow long a horse...

In Legacy the diversity of horse tones and shades mirrors the rich tapestry of real-life equine beauty. Each base color (black, bay, and chestnut) in the game boasts three tones, with most dilutions offering two unique tones, such as cream, dun, and more. But here's...

You may have noticed in last week’s post we mentioned genetics quite a lot. That is because genetics and breeding are one of the major focuses of the game, and genetics control almost everything about Legacy’s horses. In fact, the game’s horses have over 600 genes! So...

Legacy is a free-to-play horse breeding and management sim that takes realism to the next level. The game’s genetics were designed by a professional biologist who has studied genetics for the past eight years.  Nearly Unlimited Possibilities Legacy’s horses have...