6. Epona
Sticking with the horse theme, Epona was my first love as a characters pet as she is Links horse in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. When playing a very memorable song on the ocarina at a young age, Epona would rush to Links side and has gotten him out of more than a few scraps. With her fast agility, she will get you around the land of Hyrule much quicker than if running. By winning the race riding her as an adult at the ranch, you can claim Epona as your prize and then roam around Hyrule to your hearts content. However, with the exception of the water temple, I have always thought this was one of the hardest things to do in the game, but more than worth the effort. She jumps over obstacles so that you can reach new parts of the game that you wouldn't have been able to get to before. Epona has been a vital part of the Legend of Zelda for many years now and hopefully will stay for many more.