Actually, its better to put it in a cage by catching it with an argy and drop it in a cage cause it does more taming then when riding on it, and you alsi don't have to focus on your'e screen for half an hour
Equus
The Equus is a horse-like creature that can be mounted with special saddles. While mounted, survivors can use whips and lassos.
How ARK players tame and knock out the Equus: what to feed it, what to knock it out with, and how to keep it safe.