Dynamic Horse Petting Animations for Immersive Interactions

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,453 endorsements) 📥 1.1M downloads 📌 v1.11 📅 2/18/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By TheCyclist · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/25/2024 📅 Created: 2/18/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 Immersive Interactions Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #193 of 201 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

  • []New Horse Petting Animations for Immersive Interactions.

    []Animations will vary, depend on the angle between the player and the horse - side, front, front right, front left

    []Read Q&A for more info.

    Requirements

    • []Open Animation Replacer v1. 30+ and its requirements

      []Immersive Interactions v1. 75+ and its requirements

      []True directional movement - Optional. You can turn head-tracking on for more natural player position.

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      • []Immersive Interactions - Integration Patch - a patch is available on optional file.

        []Load order should be like this:

        • []Immersive Interactions

          []Immersive Interactions - Integration Patch

          []Dynamic Horse Petting Animation and integration patch

          Optional Animation

          • []Horse Reaction for Skills of the wild - Horsey gets angry when you try to pet them if you're an inexperienced rider.

            []Not tested.

            Known issue

            • []There might be clipping/mismatched position between player and a horse.

              Q&A

              • []Q. If player is on the front-right or front-left side of the horse, how does your animation work?

                []A. I've added angle conditions in a script and animations for front right/left. It's not perfect but better than nothing.

              • []Q. Your animation has conflicts with a mod uses same priority.

                []A. Open OAR UI, find Dynamic Horse Petting - horse and rider, edit priority in user mode.

              • []Q. It's not working. All i can see is the original animation.

                []A. You need to be pretty close to your horse to see it. You can edit the script & OAR config to change the distance float.

              • []Q. Pet activate button doesn't show up.

                []A. If you use Dynamic Action Key - MCM, reassign the key.

              • []Q. Horses keep teleporting to me when i tried to hug them!

                []A. If you use I'm Glad You're Here, turn off horse interaction in IGYH MCM.

              • []Q. Why OAR only?

                []A. DAR has no condition for headtracking target distance.

                • []Q. Why have you modified the script?

                  []A. To get global value, distance and angle more accurately.

                  • []Q. Would these animations look weird with a mod replaces horse model?

                    []A. Not sure. You might want to try it by yourself.

                    [*]Q. Does this work on an existing save?[

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod adds new horse petting animations to the Immersive Interactions framework. With 1,453 endorsements and 1.1 million downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players who want more lifelike interactions with their horses. Last updated in June 2024, it remains a stable addition for immersive gameplay.

✨ Key Features

Adds new horse petting animations for Immersive Interactions.
Requires the Immersive Interactions framework to function.
Popular with 1,453 endorsements and 1.1 million downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust — 1.1 million downloads and 1,453 endorsements show this mod is widely used and appreciated.
  • Seamlessly integrates with Immersive Interactions, so if you already use that mod, this is a no-brainer addition.
  • Last updated in June 2024, so it's relatively fresh and likely compatible with current Skyrim versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires Immersive Interactions as a dependency — if you don't have that mod, this one is useless on its own.
  • Only adds horse petting animations — if you're looking for more interaction variety, this is a narrow addition.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use Immersive Interactions and want to deepen their bond with their horse. If you're into roleplaying and immersive details, this is a must-have. Skip if you don't use Immersive Interactions or if you prefer gameplay over cosmetic animations.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have Immersive Interactions installed and activated before adding this mod, otherwise the animations won't trigger.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install this mod — it's the easiest way to keep track of dependencies.
  • Check the Immersive Interactions mod page for any compatibility notes or patches that might affect this animation pack.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
TheCyclist
Version
1.11
Downloads
1,118,551
Endorsements
1,453
Category
Animation
Created
2/18/2024
Updated
6/25/2024

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