Horses of Hoofprint Bay: auto-jump, difficulty and the switch-paths key
Quick answer
If jumps and gait changes keep failing, turn on the auto-jump accessibility setting or pick an easier competition difficulty; the developers suggest both in their pinned FAQ. Riding uses WASD and the spacebar, which you can rebind, and the spacebar also switches paths when the U-shaped icon shows.
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Auto-jump and difficulty
The developers' FAQ says to try easier competitions or more prestige gain in the difficulty settings, and to turn on auto-jump if jumping is the problem. The Steam listing lists adjustable difficulty and play without timed input. Players add that auto-jump sits under accessibility and leaves you managing only speed and strength.
Open the settings and turn on auto-jump under accessibility.
Open Settings and look in Global Settings on the left: tick Auto jump in the Accessibility block. Competition Difficulty is on the right, under Settings per Save Game, if you also want easier competitions.
“Horses of Hoofprint Bay FULL RELEASE! Starting Our Horse Stable! 🐎” by Rohara · Nov 4, 2026 · Uploaded November 4, 2026 (15:05 UTC), release-day full game
“Horses of Hoofprint Bay FULL RELEASE! Starting Our Horse Stable! 🐎” by Rohara · Nov 4, 2026 · Uploaded November 4, 2026 (15:05 UTC), release-day full game
Players' tips: turn on the jump-off indicators, and press space about when the front hooves reach the cones. Narrow, high jumps want a slower canter and a closer take-off; big, wide ones want a gallop and an earlier take-off. You can also hire Maria for jumping tips while you practise. Some of these replies date from the demo.
Sources · 5Official · Reported · checked 5 Nov 2026 · Research checked 5 Nov 2026
Horses of Hoofprint Bay on Steam ↗Read November 5. Released November 4, 2026. Developer Thogli Studios, publisher The Mane Quest. Single-player 2D barn build-up and horse sim; Windows and Linux. Train strength and confidence to qualify for show jumping and cross country; trail rides; breeding; staff. Lists Adjustable Difficulty and Playable without Timed Input.Official ·
[OFFICIAL] Frequently Asked Questions about Horses of Hoofprint Bay ↗Pinned by the developer. Released as a finished product with no content roadmap; bug fixes as needed. October demo saves carry over, February demo saves don't. Ages count in-game days. Difficulty settings: easier competitions or more prestige gain; auto-jump accessibility setting.Official ·
Controls? ↗6 replies. Riding uses WASD and the spacebar, rebindable, one click rather than holding. Competition difficulty is in the settings; auto-jump is under accessibility and leaves only speed and strength to manage.Reported ·
Adjustments to Jumping + Gait Transitions ↗3 replies (October 27 from the demo, two on November 4). Turn on jump-off indicators; press space about when the front hooves reach the cones; hire Maria for jumping tips; narrow high jumps want a slower canter and a closer take-off, wide jumps a gallop and an earlier one.Reported ·
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