Horses of Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 5 Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
HORSES of SKYRIM
Please DO NOT select Download (NMM) - read the entire description & determine which file you need then click on the file tab & select which ones you want (you can still choose to download with NMM this way).
Remember to ALWAYS take precautions before installing or updating a mod just in case something goes wrong - make & keep a back up game save before installing, & if updating also make & keep a back up copy of your old mod file.
UPDATE INFO
The most recent update simply corrected the file path for the optional saddle retexture, so it should now work properly.
If you are using an HSCH file prior to v3. 3 please update to v3. 3 - an errant script was accidentally included in some of the older files that will make it impossible for you to purchase the Hearthfire Houses - (the previous v3. 2 fix has been replaced as some people may have had trouble installing it with their mod manager).
Please let me know if there is still a problem!
HSIH & the optional files were not effected by this error, so v3. 1 is currently the most up to date version for these files.
v3. 1 updates HSIH to be compatible with v2. 3 of "Immersive Horses". It should also still be compatible with the latest update v2. 5.
If you download HSIH your ReadMe will now include information on how to add the standalone horses from this mod to the ini file in your "Immersive Horses" folder - it is not necessary for you to do this unless you want to adapt the stats of your standalone horses. You will be able to copy & paste the necessary data directly into your "Immersive Horses" ini.
The HSIH patch has been removed, however I will create a new one if requested.
Thanks to both madmodderjess & pvpgirl for bringing the need for these respective updates to my attention!
This mod would not be possible in its current form without the models & textures provided by the following mod authors who have generously shared & allowed the use of their work - thank you, you are amazing! :D
Zira - "Zira Retextured Horses" & "Zira Skyrim Horse Base"
Wrig675 aka Bellyache - "Bellyaches Animal & Creature Pack"
Slof - "Better Horses"
Xazomn - "Solitude & Frost White Retex"
Alek - "Convenient Horses" for the horse & Shadowmere meshes
Nakoichi - "Shadowmere Blue Eyes & Glow" for the Arvak mesh
Valachhim - "Modern Saddle & Bridle"
In many cases the horses will not be exactly the same as the ones in the above resources as I have mixed & matched coats with manes & tails according to my personal taste & vision for this mod.
Horses of Skyrim adds uniquely colored standalone horses and new saddlery to Skyrim. With 538 endorsements and over 11,500 downloads, it's a modestly popular cosmetic mod for players seeking visual variety for their mounts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 538 endorsements
- Over 11,500 downloads shows real usage
- Adds visual variety to a core game element
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or other mods
- Cosmetic only – no new gameplay mechanics or horse stats
- Potential conflicts with other mount mods or texture overhauls
For Skyrim players who want more visual variety in their horses without changing gameplay. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who likes unique mounts, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or horse mechanics overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check load order – place this mod after other mount mods to ensure its horses appear correctly.
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, verify compatibility with your version before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- ElioraArin
- Version
- 3.2
- Downloads
- 11,570
- Endorsements
- 538
- Category
- Mounts
- Created
- 2/3/2016
- Updated
- 1/14/2018
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