Black Market
The Black Market serves as the main route of commerce in ̶0;Howrse,̶1; and is the easiest way to obtain a Black Orchid. To access the Black Market, you must first select ̶0;Breeding̶1; from the game's menu screen. By clicking ̶0;Black Market,̶1; and then ̶0;Bonus Items̶1; near the bottom of the screen, you'll be able to purchase a Black Orchid. It costs one Pass -- one of the forms of currency in ̶0;Howrse̶1; -- per orchid.
Horn of Plenty
You can also obtain a Black Orchid from a Horn of Plenty -- a sort of grab bag item in ̶0;Howrse.̶1; The Black Market offers Horns of Plenty for one Pass a piece. Once you've purchased a horn, clicking ̶0;Surprise̶1; will open it and reveal its contents. Typically, this item contains common items such as apples, money or turnips. Occasionally, players will find aging points and rare items such as Black Orchids. By frequently checking the ̶0;News̶1; page on the official ̶0;Howrse̶1; site, you may see Owlient offering players free Horns of Plenty via lottery drawing and promo codes.
Black Orchid Effects
The Black Orchid immediately restores your horse or pony's health, as well as its morale and energy, to 100 percent of its capacity. To activate the effects of the Black Orchid, you must choose a horse to receive the item after purchasing it from the Black Market or obtaining it from a Horn of Plenty.
Getting Passes
Whether you purchase a Black Orchid directly from the Black Market or get one from a Horn of Plenty, you'll need Passes. You earn one Pass for each horse over the age of 30 that you send to heaven, and one for every five points of karma you generate in the game. You also can obtain Passes by trading with other players, if you have a positive or zero karma rating, a verified email address and a parent's approval, if under age 13.