Simply Better Horses (SSE)
⚪ 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.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #42 of 74 Creatures and Mounts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod simply makes the horses better. It does this by changing a few things:
- Horses can no longer die
- Horses will often try to stay away from combat (They may still defend themselves sometimes)
- Horses will now sprint faster, run faster and walk faster
- Yes this will affect Frost and Shadowmare
Simply Better Horses (SSE) is a lightweight mod that aims to improve horses in Skyrim Special Edition. It has gained 1,892 endorsements and over 42,000 downloads, indicating community interest. The mod was last updated in October 2018, so it may not be actively maintained. The description is minimal, so specific features are not detailed.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Over 42k downloads and 1.8k endorsements—clearly a mod people trust.
- Simple concept means it's likely lightweight and won't bloat your load order.
- Being from 2018, it's probably compatible with most SSE setups without needing constant updates.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed description means you're flying blind on what exactly it changes.
- Last updated in 2018—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim patches or other mods.
- Potential conflicts with other horse overhaul mods are unknown.
This mod is for players who want a straightforward horse improvement without complex features. If you're tired of vanilla horses and want a simple tweak, this could be a starting point. It's also for those who prefer lightweight mods that don't overhaul everything.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the description is vague, test the mod on a fresh save to see if you like the changes.
- If you use other horse mods, try this one alone first to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's posts section on Nexus for user feedback and possible compatibility notes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Simtar123
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 42,732
- Endorsements
- 1,892
- Category
- Creatures and Mounts
- Created
- 10/18/2018
- Updated
- 10/18/2018
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Skyrim Mods
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