HD Reworked Horses
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 🏆 #280 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
100% vanilla friendly reworked 4K/2K Horses for Skyrim.
Mod reworks all ingame horses (including unique horses like Frost and Shadowmere), also all saddles and horse hide.
Modification is a part of HD Reworked Animals Collection which will be released in future (release date depends on the success of this modification).
HD Reworked Horses by Halk Hogan PL is a highly popular texture overhaul for Skyrim Special Edition, replacing horse textures with 4K/2K versions while staying 100% vanilla friendly. With over 11,500 endorsements and 1.7 million downloads, it's a community favorite for players seeking improved visuals without changing the game's aesthetic.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust (11,533 endorsements, 1.7M downloads)
- Vanilla-friendly approach means no lore-breaking changes
- High-res textures make horses look noticeably better without performance hit
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may not be optimized for the latest Skyrim SE patches
- Only covers horses, not other animals or creatures
- No optional files or customization mentioned in the description
For Skyrim SE players who want better-looking horses without straying from the vanilla aesthetic. Perfect for modders who value consistency and performance. Skip if you're looking for total creature overhauls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Place this mod lower in your load order if you have other horse texture mods to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with popular horse mods like Convenient Horses.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Halk Hogan PL
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,705,805
- Endorsements
- 11,533
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/14/2019
- Updated
- 8/15/2019
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