New Armored Horses

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,037 endorsements) 📥 18,927 downloads 📌 v1.3.1BIS 📅 1/27/2014
⚪ Last updated 2014

By gg77 and tumbajamba · Mounts

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/13/2014 📅 Created: 1/27/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 7 Mounts mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

New Armored Horses

version 1. 3. 1 is a mod who allow you to summon 5 Armored Horses ! You can easily DISMISS when you want + IN COMPLEMENT (ONLY version BIS): Daedric/Dwemer/Nordic/Dragonbone from Horse Armors for Skyrim and Elthrai/Sethai from Sethai and Elthrai Horse Armors (No DLC required )

To have the SUMMONABLE horses, you must buy the “Spell tome: Summon XXXX”, at Farengar Secret-Fire in Dragonsreach/Fort Dragon (Whiterun) or with an other "Spell Vendor" (ex: Sybille Stentor in the Blue Palace/Palais bleu in Solitude).

With the books, you have the spells (Duration of the summon: 1 hour) ...

You can easily DISMISS when you want ! with an other "Spell tome:Dismiss Summoned Horse"

INSTALLATION (very important)

Only for the manual installation:

1) You have to put the folder « Data » in "... Steam/SteamApps/common/skyrim "

For the manual and the NMM installations:

2) You must place the new .esp at the bottom of the list in the Data Files when you launch the game to obtain the 6 (12 for the version BIS) books...(Normally, this is done automatically)

3) (Only if you have download other mods "Summon...") You must INSTALL the summons (my other mods "summon") ONE BY ONE ! to obtain the books (ALL my mods are STANDALONE !)

You can find the “Spell tome: Summon XXXX”,at Farengar Secret-Fire in Dragonsreach/Fort Dragon (Whitherun/Blancherive) or with an other Spell Vendor (ex: Sybille Stentor in the Blue Palace/Palais Bleu in Solitude).

Duration of the summon: 1 hour (15' for the Armored Demon Horse)

4) You can put in your Skyrim.ini ( user / my documents / my games / Skyrim ) the following settings (you can copy / paste the following):

fVanityModeMaxDist=2000. 0000

fVanityModeMinDist=10. 0000

fMouseWheelZoomMinDelta=0. 0050

fMouseWheelZoomSpeed=0. 8000

fMouseWheelZoomIncrement=0. 01

fMinCurrentZoom=0. 001

These settings allow you to see all mounts (of my mods) correctly, whether your character takes his weapon out or not

To find the horse NPC ID

Just use the console. Open it (Type “²” key to get into console) and type:

Help""4 (don't use brackets, use the quotations though)

You'll get a list of items + some strings of numbers. Use page up and page down to scroll. Find the item, then to the left of it is the ItemID. Type this:

player.placeatme (there is an espace between me and [item)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds 5 new armored horses (Ebony, Leather, Long, Shadowmere, Demon) that can be summoned, plus a dismissal feature. Version BIS includes Daedric, Dwemer, Nordic, and Dragonbone armors from Horse Armors for Skyrim. A classic mod from 2014 with over 1,000 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Summon 5 new armored horses: Ebony, Leather, Long, Shadowmere, and Demon.
Dismiss your horse whenever you want with an easy command.
Version BIS adds Daedric, Dwemer, Nordic, and Dragonbone horse armors from Horse Armors for Skyrim.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with over 1,000 endorsements and nearly 19k downloads.
  • Gives you a variety of armored mounts, including a Shadowmere variant.
  • The dismissal feature is a handy quality-of-life addition for horse users.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2014, so it may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLCs.
  • The mod is purely cosmetic—no new horse stats or gameplay changes beyond summoning/dismissing.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a quick way to get armored horses without hunting down armor sets. Also for fans of the original Horse Armors for Skyrim who want more variety. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or need modern modding features.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, download the mod and let the manager handle installation—it's straightforward.
  • Make sure to read the mod's description on the Nexus for any specific summoning spell or item location, as the description here doesn't detail how to summon.
  • Since the mod is from 2014, test it early in your playthrough to ensure it works with your current setup, especially if you have other horse mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
gg77 and tumbajamba
Version
1.3.1BIS
Downloads
18,927
Endorsements
1,037
Category
Mounts
Created
1/27/2014
Updated
12/13/2014

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