Riding Star aims to give players a taste of the life of a professional show horse rider. The game involves the glory of three widely recognized Equestrian competitions: Show Jumping, Dressage, and Cross-country. Players begin by creating a custom rider character, who also provides most of the daily care and training for her horses. At first, only one horse is available, according to the type of competition the rider chooses. Success in this discipline unlocks the opportunity to acquire two more horses, eventually, and to compete in the other two competition types. Players can name their horses and customize the animals' appearances, but victory in competition can only be achieved through the hard work and dedication it takes to train and care for the powerful, noble beasts.