Barbie: Race & Ride

Barbie: Race & Ride is a horse care and exploration game where you manage Barbie's stable before heading out to ride. You groom horses, feed them apples and carrots, then take them through Secret Valley's beaches, meadows, and forests. The game mixes low-stakes exploration with collectibles—you'll find hidden animals and gather postcard fragments by solving puzzles scattered across the map. Mini-games break up the riding, and competitive events let you race or jump against set courses. It's structured around a loop of stable upkeep, open-area exploration, and optional contests. The tone skews gentle, with no time pressure outside specific events. If you wanted a PlayStation horse game in 1999 that didn't demand expert riding skills, this delivered exactly that package.