Realistic Horse Breeds by KrittaKitty
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #76 of 116 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A permissioned port for Realistic Horse Breeds 2k by KrittaKitty
Realistic Horse Breeds by KrittaKitty is a permissioned port of the original 2K texture mod, bringing realistic horse breed appearances to Skyrim. It has 11,229 endorsements and over 600,000 downloads, making it a popular choice for players seeking enhanced horse visuals. Last updated in 2018, it remains a stable cosmetic addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 11,229 endorsements and 600k downloads
- 2K textures give horses a realistic look without heavy performance hit
- Permissioned port means original author's work is respected
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other horse mods
- Purely cosmetic — no new horse breeds or gameplay changes
For Skyrim players who want their horses to look more realistic and visually appealing without overhauling gameplay. If you're a modder or player who appreciates high-quality texture ports, this is a solid choice. Skip if you're looking for new horse types or gameplay mechanics — this is purely a visual upgrade.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a texture mod, place it in your load order after any mods that change horse meshes to ensure textures apply correctly.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install and enable it, then run LOOT to sort your load order for best compatibility.
- Check if you have other horse texture mods installed — this mod will overwrite or be overwritten, so pick one to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- KrittaKitty
- Version
- 2.5
- Downloads
- 601,039
- Endorsements
- 11,229
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 1/21/2017
- Updated
- 10/30/2018
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