Western Riding Academy
Nintendo DS · 2010
About this game
Mein Westernpferd is a western-themed horseback riding game starring Karla.
She dreams of becoming a big star in western riding, but in order to launch her career she has to convince her uncle Bob that she has both the talent as well as the responsibility to look after horses.
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Through the game, players have to help her achieve her goal by training in the riding hall and learning to take care of a horse.
By earning her uncle's trust, she eventually gets access to the more popular disciplines of western riding, such as Reining and the Barrel Race.
Players move through the game using riding lessons and participating in tournaments.
There are three different tournaments in total and different routes to take.
Players can customize the horses and use a wide range of products to take care of the animals, including a complete beauty contest.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Western Riding Academy for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €15.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €24.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.43 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.89 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.89 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.43 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.80 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.29 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €24.67 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.91 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.30 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.96 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Western Riding Academy, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Western Riding Academy worth?
Western Riding Academy for Nintendo DS is currently worth €15.87 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Western Riding Academy rare?
Western Riding Academy has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Western Riding Academy?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Western Riding Academy worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Western Riding Academy is currently worth €15.87 loose, versus €13.14 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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