Instead, the companion remains with the deceased horse's owner. The owner can choose to:
* Keep the companion: This is the most common choice. The companion can then be paired with a new horse.
* Sell the companion: This option is available if you wish to gain some coins from the sale.
* Gift the companion: You can choose to give the companion to another player.
The companion itself does not have any impact on the lifespan of a horse in Howrse. It's purely a cosmetic and social element of the game.