Slof's Trotting Horse SSE
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #93 of 154 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I noticed that when he was in a fight, sometimes my horse would trot - so I went looking for that animation set. I then used these in place of the 'run' animations to make the horse trot when ridden, rather than going from a walk straight into canter. It makes the movement from standing a little more realistic, as horses have to work up to speed and get all their legs organised! The player rides like a sack of potatoes, but not much I can do about that!
This is just a simple anim replacer that came about by something I spotted in game, so all credit really goes to Bethesda for making the anim files. I can't animate my way out of a paper bag! :)
This does not affect horse speed, either in the base game or mods.
Please do not upload this file anywhere else.
Slof's Trotting Horse SSE is a simple animation mod for Skyrim Special Edition that changes the horse's default canter to a trot when riding at normal speed. With over 1,100 endorsements and 328,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who prefer a more realistic pace.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (1,122 endorsements, 328k downloads)
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a subtle animation fix
- Last updated in 2020, but still works for most players
⚠️ Cons
- May conflict with other horse animation mods
- Not updated since 2020—could have issues with latest game patches
For Skyrim players who want a more grounded, realistic horse ride without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of the bouncy canter and want a calmer trot, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're looking for major horse gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic animation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install—just drop the file in and enable.
- If you use other horse animation mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the mod page for any compatibility notes before adding other horse mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- AlienSlof
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 328,501
- Endorsements
- 1,122
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 7/29/2020
- Updated
- 7/29/2020
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