Horse Hide Retexture
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #361 of 565 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A retexture of the horse hide from scratch, kept it 2K. There is an optional alternative colour which matches the hide on the saddle retexture i did, and also a dirt overlay option.
A simple retexture mod for the horse hide in Skyrim, replacing the default texture with a new one. With 1,519 endorsements and 1.4 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a fresh look for their horses. Last updated in 2020, it remains a stable cosmetic enhancement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community adoption (1.4M downloads) — clearly a texture people trust.
- Lightweight and straightforward — just a texture replacer, no scripts or heavy edits.
- Still relevant despite the 2020 update — textures don't break with game patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one texture variant — no options or customization.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind.
- Last updated in 2020 — might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version if you're on a newer patch.
For Skyrim players who want a quick visual upgrade for their horses without messing with complex mods. If you're a texture junkie looking for variety, this is a one-trick pony — but it's a good trick. Skip if you want gameplay changes or multiple options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager — no load order worries.
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the texture in the mod's file tree to see what you're getting before installing.
- Pair with other texture mods for a cohesive look — this only affects horse hide, so other animal textures remain vanilla.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- IWantATardis
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,449,707
- Endorsements
- 1,519
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/19/2020
- Updated
- 11/19/2020
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