Horse Armors for Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 63 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is now available as a modders resource, feel free to use in your mods, just give credits. You do not need to contact me for permission, though please do feel free to send me links to show off your work. If its good I may link to it here.
Version 1. 5 Video Reviiew by SkoomaKuma dRYa4eawTRk Version 1. 5: - Frost has a new Custom Armor! - Shadowmere Now uses a Daedric Style Armor! - New Leather Horse Armor for Riften! - Nordic Beer Bottle fixed - NPC Dialogue and Voice (should be) fixed - NPCs appearing with armored horses (should be) fixed - Essential/Invulnerability removed from all horses, to attempt better compatibility with \"Better Horses\" mod. Please use that mod for horse invulnerability. :::::::::::::::: D E S C R I P T I O N :::::::::::::::: Tamriel is a dangerous place. Protect your horse from danger with this beautiful handcrafted armor! This mod adds armored horses, replacing each cities buyable player horse with a unique armored horse. This mod is compatible with BETTER HORSES which adds horse STORAGE, horse invulnerability, and horse AI. The normal saddles are still used by NPCs. Whiterun: Nordic Steel Horse Armor Markarth: Dwarven Horse Armor Windhelm: Ebony Horse Armor Riften: LEATHER Horse Armor Solitude: Dragonbone Horse Armor Frost: Altered Model & Texture from Sader325\'s Divine Saint Mod There is and ingame NPC guide (NOT A VENDOR) located at the whiterun stables to answer any common questions you may have. If your horse has no armor, you may need to select a horse in the console and quickly enter \"disable\" then \"enable\" (most likely a compatibility issue) to refresh the model. Also (use with caution) you can try console \"kill\" and \"resurrect\" on target. :::::::::::::::: C O M P A T I B I L I T Y :::::::::::::::: NOT FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH BETTER HORSES OR HORSES FOR FOLLOWERS Many including myself CAN get it to work 100% but noone can pinpoint why. COMPATIBLE WITH DAEDRIC ARMOR RETEXTURES (horse uses it too!) COMPATIBLE WITH DRAGON ARMOR RETXTURES (horse uses it too!) COMPATIBLE WITH LEATHER ARMOR RETXTURES (horse uses it too!) COMPATIBLE WITH NORDIC STEEL & SAVIORS HIDE ARMOR RETXTURES (horse uses it too!) :::::::::::::::::: L I N K S :::::::::::::::::: Heroic Dwarven Armor Retexture: (so you & horse can match) http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=11517 Divine Aegis With A Custom Horse Armor by Sader 325: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=9109 Mstik Elven Armor With A Custom Horse Armor by Sader 325: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=5600 Better Horses: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=10579&navtag=file/images.php?id=10579&tab=3 Horses for followers: http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=11193&navtag=file/images.php?id=11193&tab=3 My Vicious Weapon Pack: http://skyrim.nexusmodsThis mod adds unique armor sets to the horses in each city of Skyrim, including Shadowmere and Frost. It's a classic cosmetic enhancement from 2012 with a large following, ideal for players wanting to customize their mounts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with 22,032 endorsements and over half a million downloads
- Gives every city's horse a distinct look, plus special treatment for Shadowmere and Frost
- Simple concept that adds visual variety without changing gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLC
- Only affects horses, so if you're looking for more creature overhauls, this is narrow in scope
For Skyrim players who want to add some flair to their rides and appreciate classic mods. If you're a completionist who likes to customize every aspect of the game, this is a must-have. Skip if you want gameplay changes or modern mod features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in your Skyrim Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2.
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or find a compatible version, as this was made for the original release.
- Check if the mod conflicts with other horse mods you have installed; load order might matter.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Mystikhybrid - Gabriel Gullbergh
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 559,244
- Endorsements
- 22,032
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 3/20/2012
- Updated
- 3/25/2012
🔗 Required By 4 Mods
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