Craftable Horse Barding
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #128 of 329 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds saddles and armors, also known as barding, for the horses in Skyrim. Barding can be crafted at forges or purchased at stables and then upgraded and enchanted just like any other armor. The relevant smithing perks are necessary in order to craft certain barding sets. Once crafted, the resulting armor items can be equipped on horses using a mod that allows you to access your horse's inventory, such as my own Immersive Horses.
All of the major stable masters in Skyrim also act as vendors who sell barding and crafting materials. As your character levels up, higher-level items become available based on leveled lists, just like normal armor items sold at vendors. Katla in Solitude will also sell produce in addition to just buying it. All bug fixes from the unofficial patch are included.
Many new barding sets and alternate versions are now available thanks to contributions by DjaySaint, Rusey and CyborgArmGun. Rusey has also graciously added full compatibility for Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade, but it is NOT required in order to use this mod.
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[]Breakdown recipes for all saddle and barding items according to CCOR standards.
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]The CCOR "Declutter" option will hide the alternate recipe for an item unless you have the base item.[]Items will respect the following CCOR toggles: Mod Items, Misc Tools, Daedric Crafting Only at Night, Dawnguard Items.
Please note that NONE of the texture/mesh assets in this mod were created by me (sevencardz). The textures and meshes included in this mod were created by various artists on the Nexus and they are either free for reuse with credit or I have acquired permission from the original author to repackage and share them in this mod with credit. All I have done is taken the original assets and made them into craftable and upgradable armor items so you can add them to your horse the same way you would a follower.
[]Fur Saddle (Vanilla)
[]Imperial Saddle (Vanilla)
[]Dark Brotherhood Saddle (Vanilla)
[]Bard Saddle from More Saddles by Laup26
[]Big Game Saddle from More Saddles by Laup26
[]Hunter Saddle from More Saddles by Laup26
[]Knight Saddle from More Saddles by Laup26
[]Traveler Saddle from More Saddles by Laup26
[]Leather Barding and Saddle from Horse Armors for Skyrim by Mystikhybrid - Gabriel Gullbergh
[]Leather Mail Barding and Saddle from Armored Sabrecat Mount Modder's Resources by tumbajamba
[]Ornate Barding and Saddle from Armored Sabrecat Mount Modder's Resources by tumbajamba
[]Stormcloak Barding and Saddle from Skyrim Immersive Creatures by lifestorock
[]Imperial Mail Barding and Saddle from Skyrim Immersive Creatures by lifestorock
[]Dawnguard Barding and Saddle from More Saddles by Laup26
[]Black Hand Barding and Saddle from Armored Sabrecat Moun
Craftable Horse Barding lets you craft armor for your horses in Skyrim. It's a simple, community-favorite mod with over 6,000 endorsements and 215,000 downloads, last updated in 2017. Ideal for players who want to equip their mounts without relying on loot or console commands.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – 6,035 endorsements and 215k downloads show this mod is a staple.
- Simple, focused purpose: craft horse armor, no bloat.
- Works with the base game – no extra dependencies to juggle.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017 – may have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- Only adds craftable armor – if you wanted new visuals or stats, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who want to equip their horses with armor without relying on random loot or console commands. If you're a roleplayer or just want your mount to look the part, this is a no-fuss addition. Skip if you're looking for new horse armor designs or gameplay changes – this is purely a crafting convenience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's crafting section – horse armor is likely under the smithing category, so make sure you have the required perks.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it like any other mod and place it in your load order – no special patches needed.
- Since it's from 2017, test it with your current Skyrim version; if it doesn't work, look for a similar newer mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- The Forever Free Horse Armor Team
- Version
- 3.4
- Downloads
- 215,827
- Endorsements
- 6,035
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 3/25/2015
- Updated
- 7/11/2017
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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