**Nintendo DS Horsez Overview:**
Horsez (also known as "Pippa Funnell: The Golden Stirrup Challenge" in Europe)
**Platform:** Nintendo DS
**Genre:** Simulation, Adventure
**Release Date:** November 14, 2006 (North America)
**Developer:** Ubisoft
**Publisher:** Ubisoft
**Gameplay:**
Horsez is a simulation and adventure game focused on horse riding and care. The player takes on the role of a young girl who has just joined a prestigious horse-riding academy. The gameplay involves a mix of horse care, training, and competing in various equestrian events. The game offers a storyline where players interact with other characters, solve mysteries, and work towards becoming a champion rider.
**Key Features:**
1. **Horse Care:** Players must take care of their horse, including feeding, grooming, and ensuring the horse is healthy and happy.
2. **Training:** Train the horse in different skills such as jumping, dressage, and cross-country. Proper training improves the horse's performance in competitions.
3. **Competitions:** Participate in various events and competitions to prove your riding skills and advance in the storyline.
4. **Customization:** Customize the appearance of both the player character and the horse with various outfits and accessories.
5. **Storyline:** Engage in an engaging storyline that involves solving mysteries around the academy and forming relationships with other characters.
**Reception:**
Horsez received mixed reviews from critics. It was praised for its engaging storyline and the depth of horse care and training simulation. However, some critics noted that the controls could be challenging on the Nintendo DS, and the graphics were considered average for the platform. Despite mixed reviews, the game found a dedicated audience among fans of horse-riding simulation games.