# How to get Epona in Ocarina of Time remake

> Learn how to ride Epona in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
- Title: How to get Epona in Ocarina of Time remake · Polygon
- Summary: Learn how to ride Epona in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. After teaching Epona's Song to Malon, Link can ride her after defeating Ingo in a…
- Keywords: zelda ocarina of time, ocarina of time remake, epona, lon lon ranch, ingo, spiritual stones, rupees, Polygon
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-oot-epona-horse-how-to-get
- Author: Johnny Yu
- Published: 2026-11-06T22:13:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zelda ocarina of time, ocarina of time remake, epona, lon lon ranch, ingo, spiritual stones, rupees, gaming, culture
## Where to find Epona
After waking Malon's dad Talon outside Hyrule Castle, Epona appears at Lon Lon Ranch beside Malon.
## Epona's Song
Malon teaches Link Epona's Song (x - y - a - x - y - a) to calm her down.

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## First race with Ingo
After playing Epona's Song, Link races Ingo for 20 rupees to ride her.
## Beat Ingo's race
Press A early to stay inside the track and beat Ingo's race twice.
## Get Epona permanently
After beating Ingo, Link escapes Lon Lon Ranch with Epona to ride her freely.
## Key takeaway

After teaching Epona's Song to Malon, Link can ride her after defeating Ingo in a race.