Smoother Horse Animations
⚪ Last updated 2014⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #23 of 98 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
(Sorry if my English is funny)
Why do horses stop after jumping? I think most of us asked themself the same about the horses.
I tried to make the animation smoother by just changing the timing and the speed of it and the result is much better (but not perfect).
And then there is the horse-swimming Animation. OK, horses might not be the best swimmers, but hey, they can even walk on water with the right spell, so why not make them swim faster? Now they can swim twice as fast as before.
To install this replacer, just drop the Meshes folder into your Data folder.
(Don't let the picture fool you, it is just there to have a picture)
A lightweight animation mod that replaces horse jump-land and swimming animations with smoother, faster versions. With over 106k downloads and 1,145 endorsements, it's a popular choice for players seeking more fluid horse movement. Last updated in 2014, so compatibility with current game versions is unverified.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (106,692) shows it's a go-to for horse animation tweaks
- Simple, focused mod—does exactly what it says without bloat
- Over 1,100 endorsements from a niche animation mod is solid community approval
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2014—may not work with the latest game patches
- No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author
- Only two animation changes—if you want more horse overhauls, this won't cover them
For Skyrim players who spend a lot of time on horseback and want less clunky jump-landing and faster swimming. If you're a mod collector who values smooth animations, this is a quick win. Skip if you're on a newer game version and worried about compatibility—or if you want a full horse animation overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2014, check if your game version is pre-Special Edition or use a mod manager to see if it's compatible with your setup.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can preview the animations in-game after installing—just fast-travel to a stable and test the jump and swim.
- Pair this with other horse mods that add new mounts or retextures—this one only touches animations, so it won't conflict with visual overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- Betty
- Version
- N/A
- Downloads
- 106,692
- Endorsements
- 1,145
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 5/27/2014
- Updated
- 5/27/2014
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