Equestrian - An SC Horses Overhaul

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,229 endorsements) 📥 247,469 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 3/8/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Swashbuckler24 · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/2/2022 📅 Created: 3/8/2022
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #161 of 162 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

EQUESTRIAN

An SC - Horses Overhaul

This mod requires SC - Horses from Annie Lenine's Patreon page (it's free!). The goal of this mod was to make a little more variety appear in the game in terms of horses. This does not change the amount of horses you can purchase, but it does change the amount of horses you will see in your adventures. I also wanted to make it as customizable as possible, similar to games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Witcher 3. I also also wanted this to just play as an aesthetic in the background and not bother me while I was playing. That's why you need special "Saddle Tools" to craft any of the new content at the forge or tanning rack and why it is not necessary to be able to access your horse's inventory. Although, I would be remiss if I did not say accessing your horse's inventory accesses more content. I wrote "access" too much, it's lost all meaning. Access..... AK-sess... axis......... asses....

HUGE thank you to zzjay!! Without their mod Horse Overhaul, and their permission for me to use their assets, this mod would have been far more challenging to make.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Great care was taken to ensure NO ASSETS from SC - Horses were used in the making of this mod. The textures were ripped from The Witcher 3 personally and I used GIMP in order to paint the textures that are included. If SC - Horses assets are referenced, it is all handled within the .esp file. So, ya know... the original mod is STILL a hard requirement. There were changes that I would like to have made to the horse meshes themselves for this mod but I am unable to do so. If people are interested, I can write out a tutorial on the mesh changes I've made for my personal game.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

^^FIXED!!!!!!!!...kinda

SEE MORE BELOW

This mod will not work with a vanilla start. Will need an alternate start mod like Alternate Start or Skyrim Unbound.

Sorry for this. Currently working on it.

VANILLA START FIXED KINDA

Until the next version of this comes out (still working on it), there is a fantastic patch

that actually makes this mod playable!!

 It's called Let Horses Be Horses made by the amazing manguz!! I cannot thank them enough!!

This patch allows for a vanilla st

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Equestrian is an immersion-focused overhaul for Skyrim that adds over 120 new saddles, 11 new horse breeds, faction barding, and bannered saddles. It's a substantial content pack for players who want more variety and customization for their horses, with a humorous nod to the meaning of life.

✨ Key Features

Adds over 120 new saddles
Introduces 11 new horse breeds
Includes faction barding
Features bannered saddles

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge content drop with 120+ saddles and 11 breeds—plenty to keep horse fans busy
  • Community favorite with 1,229 endorsements and nearly 250k downloads
  • Faction barding and bannered saddles add serious immersion for roleplayers

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2022—might be out of sync with the latest Skyrim patches
  • The 'meaning of life' is probably just a joke—don't expect a philosophical revelation
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who love horse customization and want to deck out their steed with faction-themed gear. Also for immersion enthusiasts who enjoy adding lore-friendly variety to the world. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily
  • Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility patches or load order advice
  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure the mod version matches your game version

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Swashbuckler24
Version
1.0
Downloads
247,469
Endorsements
1,229
Category
Immersion
Created
3/8/2022
Updated
4/2/2022

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