Horse Whistle
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 53 Pets / Horses mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hello everyone,
This is my first mod that I had created in order to get familiar with creating SMAPI mods for Stardew and eventually create more complex mods.
Credits come from this thread http://community.playstarbound.com/threads/calling-horse-with-key-press. 111550/ where I drew initial inspiration. The behavior of the mod is similar to the one found in the link however that mod does not have official support anymore and is not open source so I created one completely separate from the original mod. I have also made the improvement of a whistle audio cue being added to the action without the need for overwriting the games built in audio files.
You can remap the whistle key from the default 'V' to whichever key you desire in the config JSON file. I had created this mod for someone I know that plays Stardew Valley so there is also another feature I added that maps to the 'G' key allowing the toggle of a visible grid overlays. It is a separate implementation of the one found in the game's debug mode meaning debug mode does not need to be enabled to use this feature.
I am open to any suggestions for improvement of this mod. I am also open to any requests for new mod concepts/ideas if there is a want for a new mod.
Tested with Windows version of the game and works using the latest version of the game and SMAPI. I will test with Linux and Mac at a later time and compatibility is not guaranteed.
Source:
- []Github
Install:
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI
[]Unzip the downloaded file and copy the folder titled "HorseWhistle" into STARDEWINSTALLPATH/Mods
[]Run the game using SMAPI launcher
Releases:
Version 2. 0. 0 -
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[]Support Stardew Valley 1. 6+, SMAPI 4. 0+
Version 1. 2. 5 -
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Version 1. 2. 4 -
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[]Update for SMAPI 3. 0, internal refactoring, various fixes (thanks Pathoschild)
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]Improve multiplayer support, fixes (thanks Esca-MMC)Version 1. 2. 2 -
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[]Sorry for the barrage of updates but this is the last one before I get busy again
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]Added the ability to turn on or off the whistle audio in config file. (enabled by default)Version 1. 2. 1 -
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[]Fixes severe performance issues while in the forest.
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]If you experience issues in 1. 2. 0, please update to 1. 2. 1Version 1. 2. 0 -
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[]Update to Stardew Valley 1. 3
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]Added support for controller and mouse bindings[]Adds a config flag for the grid feature (disabled by default).
[]All credit to Pathoschild for changes
Version 1. 1. 1 -
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[]Update to Stardew Valley 1. 3
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[]Fixes severe performance issues while in the forest.
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[]Sorry for the barrage of updates but this is the last one before I get busy again
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[]Support Stardew Valley 1. 6+, SMAPI 4. 0+
Horse Whistle is a simple utility mod that lets you press V to teleport your horse to your current outdoor location. With 6,811 endorsements and 175,396 downloads, it's a popular convenience tool for players who frequently lose track of their mount. Last updated December 2025, it remains a reliable quality-of-life addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (6,811 endorsements) — this is a must-have for horse owners.
- One-key convenience: no more running back to find your horse.
- Actively maintained (updated December 2025).
⚠️ Cons
- Only works outdoors — no help when you're in a dungeon or city.
- Teleporting might feel like cheating for immersion-focused players.
- No extra features like summoning multiple horses or cooldown options.
For players who hate losing their horse or spending time tracking it down. If you're a casual explorer or a busy adventurer, this mod saves you time and frustration. Skip if you prefer realistic horse mechanics or want more complex mount management.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're outdoors before pressing V — the mod won't work indoors.
- If the horse doesn't appear, check that you're in a location where horses are allowed.
- Pair with a mod that improves horse AI for a better overall experience.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- icepuente
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 175,396
- Endorsements
- 6,811
- Category
- Pets / Horses
- Created
- 5/2/2017
- Updated
- 12/12/2025
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