Convenient Horses

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (60,705 endorsements) 📥 4.8M downloads 📌 v7.1 📅 5/1/2017
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Alek · Creatures and Mounts

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/7/2022 📅 Created: 5/1/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 50 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Introduction

Convenient Horses for Skyrim Special Edition is next installment of a popular mod that has more than a million of unique downloads, aiming to overhaul horse system in Skyrim.

Unlike its predecessor, it has been built from a ground up to radically change the way you interact with and use horses. It is not a port, but a completely new experience with a special accent on immersion, free of any script extender dependencies.

Features

  • [] Mounted harvesting of ingredients.

    [] Mounted interaction with people and corpses.

    [] Mounted combat horse charge.

    []Horse stabling, naming and quick swapping.

    [] Horse encumbrance system and mobile storage.

    [] Horse dialogue interaction and fast dismount.

    [] Horse follow and combat behavior customization.

    [] Horse whistle and calling.

    [] Horse attribute training.

    [] Horse equipment crafting and discovery.

    [] Followers’ horses and mounted combat.

    Getting Started

    The introductory quest will start once you own a proper horse and have been riding it. There are two paths to follow, one for a new mod user allowing them to learn about mod features step by step, and other for veterans who want to skip the introduction and jump right into the action.

    When you complete the introductory quest the mod will be fully open to you with all its features.

    Horse Training

    All owned horses can be trained to have their attributes improved. There are three main attributes and values they govern: Strength (damage and carry weight), Endurance (health and stamina) and Speed (movement speed).

    Encumbrance System

    Owned horses have limit to how much they can carry, weighing both items stored on them and items that you carry when you ride. Horse will slow down the more it carries and even buck you off its back if you are being unreasonable.

    Horse Equipment

    You start with some basic horse equipment. Protective barding can be crafted if you are a blacksmith. The rest of the equipment is tied to becoming a member of a faction or rewarded when you complete certain quests. Equipment can be changed when intro quest is completed.

    Additional spoiler lists all available horse equipment and how to unlock them:

    []Bareback (available)

    []Nordic Saddle (available)

    []Imperial Saddle (available)

    []Dark Brotherhood Saddle (complete DB02 "With Friends Like These")

    []Traveler Saddle (purchase during CHIntro "Convenient Horses")

    []Bard Saddle (complete MS05 "Tending the Flames")

    []Hunter Saddle (complete CHHunter "Field Hunter", start by killing the fox while mounted)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Convenient Horses is a comprehensive horse overhaul for Skyrim, designed to enhance role-play with a more immersive and feature-rich horse system. With over 60,000 endorsements and 4.8 million downloads, it's a highly popular mod that adds a wide range of horse-related features. Last updated in 2022, it remains a staple for players seeking a deeper horse experience.

✨ Key Features

Special role-play overhaul of the horse system
Most popular and comprehensive horse system for Skyrim
High community trust with 60,705 endorsements
Widely adopted with 4.8 million downloads

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community approval (60,705 endorsements) — this is a must-have for horse lovers
  • Huge download count (4.8M) proves it's been battle-tested by tons of players
  • Adds serious role-play depth to horses, making them feel like actual companions

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022 — might have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim patches or other mods
  • With such a big mod, expect a learning curve to configure all the options to your liking
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want their horses to be more than just fast travel — if you're into role-playing and want a deeper bond with your steed, this is for you. Also great for completionists who want the definitive horse overhaul. Skip if you're happy with vanilla horses or prefer lightweight mods.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to read the mod's description on the Nexus page for full feature details and any patch requirements.
  • If you use other horse mods, check for compatibility patches to avoid conflicts.
  • Consider using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle installation and updates smoothly.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Alek
Version
7.1
Downloads
4,838,642
Endorsements
60,705
Category
Creatures and Mounts
Created
5/1/2017
Updated
1/7/2022

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