Stamina of Steeds
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #103 of 156 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DESCRIPTION
Skyrim has a bug where if you have zero stamina, then your horse can't sprint
You can observe this bug with Horse Stamina HUD
My horse has full stamina, but can't sprint? What treachery is this?
Turns out if the player is unable to sprint, neither can the horse. Typically the player has stamina regeneration so this bug does not manifest into an actual issue. However, if your character has low or zero stamina regeneration then it can cause a problem, and so you either need a potion or to wait to fix it.
This often happens if you are a vampire, and sometimes with Survival Mode.
I've reported the bug to Bethesda, but they may or may not fix it. This bug really annoyed me, so I whipped up a little fix to stop this happening. SSE, AE, Skyrim VR and Enderal compatible of course.
The fix is a lightweight, event-based script, which ensures there is at least a single stamina point on the player when they mount their horse, to stop this bug manifesting. You can see the whole script here:
scriptName HorseSprintFix extends ReferenceAlias
;-- Properties --------------------------------------
Actor property PlayerRef auto
event OnInit()
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "SoundPlay. NPCHorseMount")
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "HorseEnter")
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "HorseEnterInstant")
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "HorseEnterSwim")
function OnRaceSwitchComplete()
Utility. Wait(1. 0)
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "SoundPlay. NPCHorseMount")
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "HorseEnter")
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "HorseEnterInstant")
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "HorseEnterSwim")
endFunction
Event OnPlayerLoadGame()
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "SoundPlay. NPCHorseMount")
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "HorseEnter")
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "HorseEnterInstant")
RegisterForAnimationEvent(PlayerRef, "HorseEnterSwim")
function OnAnimationEvent(objectreference akSource, String asEventName)
if PlayerRef. IsOnMount() && PlayerRef. GetAv("Stamina") < 1
if asEventName == "SoundPlay. NPCHorseMount" || asEventName == "HorseEnter" || asEventName == "HorseEnterInstant" || asEventName == "HorseEnterSwim"
PlayerRef. RestoreAV("Stamina", 1)
endFunction
wSkeever because I stole his brand. I had a chance and I took it.
iEquip for listing animation events.
Stamina of Steeds fixes the annoying horse sprint bug in Skyrim Special Edition, Anniversary Edition, VR, and Enderal. It's a lightweight ESP-FE mod with 3,132 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads, last updated in November 2021. A simple, essential fix for horse-riding players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 3,132 endorsements and 1.5 million downloads show this fix is widely used and appreciated.
- One-and-done fix: no configuration needed, just install and forget about horse stamina issues.
- Broad compatibility: works across SSE, AE, VR, and Enderal, so it covers most modern Skyrim setups.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — may not be tested with the latest Skyrim updates, though the fix is likely still functional.
- Only addresses the sprint bug; if you expect other horse improvements, this mod won't deliver them.
- No detailed documentation or troubleshooting provided, so if issues arise, you're on your own.
For Skyrim players who are tired of their horse running out of stamina mid-sprint and getting stuck. If you use horses frequently and want a simple, reliable fix, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for a complete horse overhaul — this is purely a bug fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an ESP-FE, you can safely place it anywhere in your load order, but putting it near the bottom ensures it overrides any conflicting horse stamina changes.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install; no FOMOD or manual setup needed.
- For VR users, make sure you have the VR version of Skyrim Script Extender (SKSEVR) if you use other mods that require it, though this mod itself doesn't need it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- doodlum
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,487,855
- Endorsements
- 3,132
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 11/20/2021
- Updated
- 11/20/2021
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