Saving on Steed - Horse Save Load Fix SKSE

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,074 endorsements) 📥 117,944 downloads 📌 v0.1.2 📅 3/3/2026
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By wankingSkeever · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/3/2026 📅 Created: 3/3/2026
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 SKSE Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #50 of 115 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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Description

  • []There is vanilla bug where if you load a save where you're riding a horse, you and your horse will be uncontrollable and launch into the sky and fall to your deaths.[/]

    []This mod fixes this.[/]

    []Based on my old papyrus implementation: Horse Save Load Fix, but now with an SKSE plugin. It is slightly faster and more reliable and uses 1 fewer ESL slot I guess.[/]

    []This bug happens consistently on existing saves with decent amount of progress, but doesn't happen on brand new saves (such as coc whiterun).[/]

    []You remain mounted unlike legacy fixes. You can test the difference between implementations with the procedure detailed below in the FAQ section.[/]

    []Also dismounts loaded NPCs so they don't fly off.[/]

    []Compatible with 1. 5. 97, 1. 6. 1170, 1. 7. 99, and VR.[/]

Requirements

  • []SKSE64[/]

    []Address Library[/]

    []Visual C++ Redistributable[/]

Installation/Uninstallation/Update

  • []Whenever. Doesn't matter.[/]

Source

  • []https://github.com/wSkeever/Saving-on-Horse[/]

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between this mod and Horse Save Load Fix?

A: This is slightly faster. It uses 1 fewer ESL slot (there are thousands), but uses up 1 more SKSE plugin slot (there are thousands). It will be more reliable on unstable load orders where papyrus VM is at its limits.

Q: How can I tell that this mod is working? (A question you should ask for all mods you download)

A: You can test the functionality of this fix like this:

  • []Load up an in-progress save with decent amount of hours without the fix installed.[/]

    []Get on a horse.[/]

    []Save the game.[/]

    []Load the save you just made and confirm that the issue exists: that your horse is uncontrollable and flies into the air.[/]

    []Install the mod you want to test.[/]

    []Load the save you made again.[/]

    []Check if the mod works: if your horse can be controlled and stays on the ground, then the fix worked. Otherwise it didn't.[/]

Q: What's the difference between this mod and some other mod?

A: Test the mods with the aforementioned procedure and see if they actually work? You are required to test the mods before asking this question in the comments.

Q: Is this mod vibe-coded?

A: No. The whole thing is like 40 lines of code.Credits

  • []NoahBoddie - for CMake template[/]

    []powerofthree - for helping[/]

    []mrowrpurr - project template[/]

    []alandtse - CommonLibVR[/]

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This SKSE plugin prevents the bug where saving and loading while riding a horse launches you into the sky. It's a targeted fix for Skyrim players who frequently save on horseback, offering a simple solution to a common annoyance. With over 1,000 endorsements and 117,000 downloads, it's a proven fix.

✨ Key Features

Prevents the 'flying off into space' bug after saving and loading on horseback
SKSE version of the original Horse Save Load Fix
Requires SKSE to function

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,074 endorsements and 117,944 downloads
  • Fixes a specific, annoying bug that breaks immersion
  • Lightweight SKSE plugin—no heavy scripts or performance hit

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires SKSE, so it won't work for players on console or without SKSE
  • Only addresses the horse save bug—no other features
  • Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter horse behavior or save/load systems
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who frequently save while riding and have encountered the 'flying horse' bug. It's a must-have for survival-mode players who save often. Skip if you never save on horseback or don't use SKSE.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure SKSE is installed and launched via skse_loader.exe, not the default launcher, or the mod won't activate.
  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod through it to keep your load order clean.
  • Test by saving and loading while on a horse in a safe area to confirm the fix works before relying on it in combat.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
wankingSkeever
Version
0.1.2
Downloads
117,944
Endorsements
1,074
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
3/3/2026
Updated
3/3/2026

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