Detailed NPCs - Saddles and Armors for NP Horses (SPID)
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #29 of 67 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
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[]Mod uses Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) to distribute and equip saddles and/or armors to horses
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]Saddles and armors use horse body slot 45[]File standalone
[]File ESL-flagged
[]No records edited
[]Player character not impacted
[]_DISTR.ini designed for maximum configurability
Requirements
- []Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID)
Overview
Mod utilizes a small script that runs once (at game initialization) to distribute and equip horse saddles or armors to horses. There are twenty-nine (29) possible saddles and armors that can be distributed (29 separate syntaxes in the _DISTR.ini). I have also included a RANDOM syntax which will distribute one (1) RANDOM saddle or armor (1 of 29) to the horse/s of your choice (for a total of 30 syntaxes in the _DISTR.ini).
Two versions: unenchanted & enchanted. Optional mod enchants each / every saddle with +25 carry capacity (EnchArmorFortifyCarry01). USE ONE OR THE OTHER.
Configuration
Mod is currently configured to distribute and equip the:
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[]Bard Delux saddle to the unsaddled horse in the Solitude stable
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]Big Game Delux saddle to a horse around Whiterun[]Dark Brotherhood Lite saddle to the unsaddled horse in the Riften stable
[]Dwemer saddle to the unsaddled horse in the Markarth stable
[]Hunter Delux saddle to a horse around Bleakcoast Cave
[]Leather Lite saddle to the unsaddled horse in the Windhelm stable
The FormID for ALL horses in game = 0010982B. If you use 0010982B in my _DISTR.ini then ALL horses will receive that particular saddle / armor. If you use 0010982B in my RANDOM syntax then ALL horses will receive a RANDOM saddle / armor. Huge number of configuration options available in the _DISTR.ini. Some knowledge of Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) is useful to achieve desired results.
Compatibility
Highly compatible with most setups, and with most other mods.
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[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records.
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]Body slots, however, are not compatible. Choose wisely, or edit the body slot. I will not alter body slots.Installation and Uninstallation
Use the mod manager of your choice to install. Or manually. To uninstall, remove with mod manager. My understanding is that SPID will not impact save games in any way. Safe to uninstall at anytime.
Caveats, Recommendations, and Extensions
[]Horses can only wear one (1) saddle or armor at a time
[]Clipping will likely occur depending on setup. I will not resolve clipping issues
[*]SC Horses is NOT [/
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[]Spell Perk Item Distributor (SPID) does not edit levelled lists, and does not modify or generate new records.
This mod uses SPID to automatically equip saddles and armor to NPC horses in Skyrim, with high configurability to include or exclude any horse. It's a lightweight utility for players who want more visual variety on horses without manual edits. With 222 endorsements and 31,739 downloads, it has a modest but active user base.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent community trust with 222 endorsements and over 31k downloads
- Lightweight and does exactly what it says—no bloat
- Configurable to fit your specific horse setup
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SPID as a dependency, so you need to install that first
- Only affects NPC horses, not your own mount
- Compatibility risk with other mods that alter horse visuals or use SPID
For Skyrim players who want more visual variety on NPC horses without manual edits. If you're already using SPID and want a simple, configurable horse armor/saddle solution, this is for you. Skip if you don't use SPID or want changes to your own horse.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure SPID is installed and up to date, as this mod relies on it to distribute items.
- Use the config file to exclude specific horses if you have conflicts with other horse mods.
- Check your load order to ensure SPID loads before this mod.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- BecomingNplus1
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 31,739
- Endorsements
- 222
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 7/10/2022
- Updated
- 7/10/2022
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