Building Horse-Safe Doorways to Prevent Suffocation

Passing through regular two-block doorways while mounted on a horse frequently results in the player's head colliding with the block above, causing suffocation damage or stopping movement entirely. Tall doors eliminate this hazard by providing the necessary vertical clearance.

Modifying Existing Entrances

1. Approach your stable, courtyard, or perimeter wall entrance.

2. Remove your existing two-block doors.

3. Mine out the block directly above the entrance opening so the open space measures three full blocks from the floor to the lintel.

4. Ensure adjacent wall blocks do not encroach on the rider's path.

Placing the Tall Entryway

1. Craft tall doors matching your stable or wall aesthetic, such as Spruce, Jungle, or Acacia.

2. Stand on the outside threshold of the entrance.

3. Right-click the floor block to install the three-block-high door.

4. For a wider entrance suitable for easy navigation at a gallop, create a two-block-wide by three-block-tall opening and install two tall doors side by side.

Once installed, you can ride horses through the opened entrance smoothly without taking suffocation damage.