Thundertrot Horse Animations
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🖼️ Gallery (3 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #131 of 178 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Yes, you heard me right. This is THE MOD with brand new Walk, Trot and Gallop animations of the horse without trying to fix the existing animations in the game. It will directly replace their vanilla counterparts.
If you really like this mod, please endorse it which will say a lot already.
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Author: b13nxx
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Latest Version: 2. 1
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Installation
You can install this mod via MO2 (which is recommended) or manual. If you want to go with manual option instructions are:
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[] First download the mod manually.
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] Extract rar file anywhere you want.[] Open Skyrim main folder.
[] Move the folder you just extracted to game's main folder.
Uninstallation
Remove the mod via MO2 or manually from the game's main folder.
Special Thanks
This mod would not have been made if it wasn't for the people who are committed to developing the following tools:
hkxcmd Tool
hkanno64 Tool
Blender PyNifly Addon
Thundertrot Horse Animations is the first-ever brand new horse animation mod for Skyrim, offering a fresh take on horse movement. With 771 endorsements and over 593k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual variety in their mounts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (593k+) shows it's a must-try for horse fans.
- 771 endorsements from the community indicate solid approval.
- Being the first of its kind, it stands out in the animation category.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is thin—no details on what animations are included or how they differ from vanilla.
- Only one category (Animation) and no compatibility info, so potential conflicts with other horse mods are unknown.
- Last updated in Feb 2025, but no version info—could be outdated for current Skyrim builds.
For Skyrim players who want to refresh their horse visuals and are tired of the vanilla animations. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who spends a lot of time on horseback, this mod adds variety. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after other horse mods to ensure animations take priority.
- If you use mods that alter horse skeletons, check for compatibility patches to avoid clipping.
- Test the animations in third-person view to see the full effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- b13nxx
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 593,608
- Endorsements
- 771
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 2/5/2025
- Updated
- 2/12/2025
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