RDR2 Basic Horse Editing Guide and Modders Resource
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #86 of 180 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I created this guide to help beginner horse modders easily figure out how to do basic edits to horse .ymt files.
The guide covers basic understanding of code clusters and editing eye colors, adding shoes, how to add/remove leg feathers and swapping manes/tails as well as coats.
NEW! Added more details on manes and tails.
Modders Resource
Also includes a modders resource detailing each ".ytd" file that is connected to each horse. As well as a list of every file that shares a texture with another horse. If anyone notices any errors in the files, please let me know and I'll correct them.
Moved the Dark Bay Overo Criollo to its own mod page found here New Overo Criollo Coats
This is a guide and modder's resource for Red Dead Redemption 2 that explains how to edit horse .ymt files and lists the .ytd files associated with each horse. It's a reference tool for modders looking to customize horse textures or models, with 326 endorsements and 14,135 downloads, last updated in November 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 326 endorsements
- Over 14k downloads shows real demand for horse modding help
- Fills a niche gap—most RDR2 mods don't explain the file structure
⚠️ Cons
- Not a mod itself—it's a guide, so no instant gameplay change
- Last updated in 2022, so might not cover newer modding tools or game updates
- Could conflict with other mods if you follow the guide incorrectly, but that's on you
For RDR2 modders who want to create custom horse textures or models and need to know which files to edit. Also for players who want to understand how horse mods work before installing them. Skip if you're looking for a ready-to-install horse mod—this is a learning resource.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Read the guide carefully before touching any .ymt files—backing up your originals is a must if you plan to edit.
- Use a mod manager like Lenny's Mod Manager to keep your edited files organized and avoid conflicts.
- Check the .ytd file list to know exactly which texture files correspond to the horse you want to modify.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- WinterSnow88
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 14,135
- Endorsements
- 326
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 9/2/2022
- Updated
- 11/7/2022
🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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