Ganondorf's Horse

is the red-eyed horse Ganondorf rides in both and.

The first appearance Ganondorf's Steed makes in is during Link's nightmare prior to Navi awakening him. The horse is a black Gerudo stallion with a fiery mane and tail that match the color of Ganondorf's hair. Ganondorf rides this horse while pursuing Impa and Princess Zelda as they flee from Hyrule Castle after Link gathers the three Spiritual Stones.

The horse is equipped with warhorse armor, called, including a plate champron, to protect the horse's face, a full criniere, to protect the neck, a sturdy peytral, to protect the chest and shoulder region, and a red and gold cloth.

Ganondorf's phantom in the Forest Temple rides an identical stallion.

Ganondorf's Steed in has a much thicker build, muted color scheme, and new armor design, including a croupiere to protect the horse's hindquarters, a smaller peytral, and without a colorful caparison. The horse plays a larger role in this game as Ganondorf's mode of transport while engaged in a horseback battle with Link and Zelda.

Hyrule Warriors
In, Ganondorf's Steed briefly appears in Ganondorf's intro. It is ridden into battle shortly before Ganondorf dismounts it.

Trivia

 * In, a toy horse that resembles Ganondorf's Steed can be found on the upper floor of the ranch house at Romani Ranch.
 * In The Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Chess Set, Ganondorf's Steed takes the place of the black knights. Interestingly, the manual included with the set refers to Ganondorf's Steed as "Phantom."