Faster Horses
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #305 of 308 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Faster Horses 1. 0 Readme ============== Description ============== adds 10 points of speed to every horse. also makes player owed horses essential. i just added 10 point because any more would make the horses too fast ============== Installation ============== extract all files to: C:\\Program Files\\Bethesda Softworks\\Oblivion\\Data check FasterHorses.esp in the Oblivion Launcher. ============= Conflicts ============= this may conflict with any mod that changes the speed of horses.
Faster Horses is a simple gameplay mod that increases every horse's speed by 10 points and makes player-owned horses essential, preventing them from dying. With 443 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads, it's a popular lightweight tweak for players who want faster travel and safer mounts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective: 10 extra speed points makes a noticeable difference in travel.
- Essential horses are a lifesaver—no more losing your mount in combat.
- Community-approved with 443 endorsements and over 13,000 downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—may not be compatible with newer game versions or DLC.
- Only two changes; if you're looking for more horse-related tweaks, this won't cover them.
For players who are tired of slow horses and losing them in fights. If you want a quick, no-fuss improvement to horse travel, this is for you. Skip if you need more comprehensive horse overhauls or are playing a heavily modded setup where compatibility might be an issue.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just drop the file into your load order—no extra steps needed.
- Since this mod makes horses essential, you won't need to worry about them dying, but be aware that essential NPCs can still be knocked down.
- If you're playing on a newer version of the game, test the mod early to ensure it works; if not, look for updated alternatives.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Lokgarr
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 13,254
- Endorsements
- 443
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 10/11/2008
- Updated
- 10/11/2008
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