Thanks a lot, it works!
Had to replay the game which wasnt much of an issue by now.
But now am at the castle, got the shiny horse, met the desert fan, jsut havent seen the shiny carrot yet.
And something sitll missing 9 coins, (have 17/26).
maybe gotta reexplore everyhwere for missed coins.
and find that shiny carrot along the way.
I sure hope no coins are left in hidden places in the mountain since that was kind of harsh to climb :-)