HorsePower - Modernized Horse Riding (Total Riding Overhaul)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,940 endorsements) 📥 808,965 downloads 📌 v1.2.0 📅 1/25/2026
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By Tsptds - Mxnedula - Sphyx · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/30/2026 📅 Created: 1/25/2026
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #27 of 113 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod



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Vanilla Fixes, New Mechanics and Improvements

  • []Directional animations for walk, trot, run, sprint, swim, jump, fall and land! Faster movement and turning![/]

    []The age-old infinite horse sliding bug is fixed (99% of it).[/]

    []Instant jumping & better momentum for jumps. New jump from rear-up mechanic with extra jump height. Blocked premature landings.[/]

    []Sprint interruption when your horse is stuck to an object.[/]

    []In-place turning mechanics that Skyrim horses desperately needed.[/]

    []Follow-up attacks for player on horseback. Left-Left/Left-Right/Right-Right/Right-Left variants. Chain those attacks! From power attacks too![/]

    []Enabled ragdoll for horses! Now they will actually ragdoll when hit by a spell or shout, and will properly knock the player away.[/]

    []Jump and Land sound effects, that were actually missing and cleverly disguised with footstep sounds.[/]

    []More horse interactions! Pet the horse without the vanity camera, horse will look at you when you dismount and headshake when you mount![/]

    []Reduced fall damage for horses.[/]

    []Won't break the intro sequence! No horse scale changes.[/]

    []Sprint Swimming![/]

    In Depth Walkthrough of the Features

    New Features

    []Follow-up attacks on horseback. Input attack again to do another quick attack. Chainable from both sides (left to right etc), and power attacks (Requires Nemesis/Pandora). Infinitely chainable while you're moving (balancing).[/]

    []Rear-Up Jump, press jump key again during a rear-up to do a jump that goes vertically higher  (Vanilla 1. 08585 -> Modded 1. 2 -> Rear-Up Jump 2. 5).[/]

    []In-place turning, if the inputted angle is higher than 90 / 120, horse will play the previously unusable 90 / 180 in-place turn animations. Turning is fully synced to your inputs, and they can be interrupted (Requires SKSE).[/]

    []In-Place turning also works when you're moving and stuck to an object, allowing you to quickly change your direction. Same conditions as above.[/]

    []Sprint Interruption, being blocked by an obstacle will cause horses to rear-up when sprinting. You can perform a Rear-Up Jump from this state. Optional, change in the INI.[/]

    []Removed ragdoll immunity, horses can be knocked with spells or shouts, which will knock its rider.[/]

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

HorsePower is a comprehensive horse riding overhaul for Skyrim that adds new player followup attacks, directional animations, improved handling, in-place turns, and new ragdoll effects. With nearly 3,000 endorsements and over 800,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more modern and polished horse experience.

✨ Key Features

Adds new player followup attacks while riding
Introduces directional animations for horse movement
Improves horse handling and turning with in-place turns
Features new ragdoll physics for horse-related falls

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 2,940 endorsements and over 800k downloads
  • Overhauls multiple aspects of horse riding, not just one small tweak
  • Actively maintained, last updated May 2026

⚠️ Cons

  • No mention of required DLC or other mod dependencies
  • May conflict with other horse mods due to its broad scope
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who are tired of clunky vanilla horse controls and want a more fluid, action-oriented riding experience. Perfect for those who spend a lot of time on horseback and want combat and movement to feel modern. Skip if you're happy with vanilla horses or prefer minimal changes.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage HorsePower, as it may overwrite other horse-related files.
  • Check the mod's posts or comments for any known compatibility patches with popular horse mods like Convenient Horses.
  • If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, make sure you have the latest version of the game and SKSE64 installed if required by the mod.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Tsptds - Mxnedula - Sphyx
Version
1.2.0
Downloads
808,965
Endorsements
2,940
Category
Gameplay
Created
1/25/2026
Updated
5/30/2026

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