The speed of horses in "Stardew Valley" is a very important attribute for completing tasks in the game. If you want to increase the speed of horses, you can pave roads. Compared with bare land, paved roads can increase the speed by +0.1 Movement speed. If you consider all the ground you need to walk on, paved roads can significantly reduce your travel time.
How to increase the speed of horses in Stardew Valley
Make your horse faster with crafted items
In addition to consumables, there are also items you can craft that will increase your speed while riding.
Paving roads
Floored roads increase movement speed by +0.1 compared to bare land.
If you consider all the ground you need to walk on, paved roads can significantly reduce your travel time.
Laying roads on your usual routes ensures you can reach your destination in the shortest time.
Use the Blessing Statue
When you unlock the Master Farmer skill in the Master Cave, you will gain the ability to craft Blessed Statues.
After you own the Blessed Statue, you can place it on the farm and get a random buff every day.
One of the buffs you may get is the Blessing of Speed, which increases your speed by +0.5 for a full day.