Mane and Tail Fixes
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #44 of 131 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod fixes the following identified horse related bugs:
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[]Missing tail;
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]Missing or half mane shown on next horse spawn after switching from a saddle that covers the neck to one which doesn't;[]Wrong tail shown on next horse spawn after switching from any of the Toussaint saddles to any of the others;
[]Horse mane displayed incorrectly over the Caparison of Lament saddle.
You can uninstall the mod after it fixes Roach, but I recommend keeping it to provide active protection against such problems creeping up on her in the future.
INSTALLATION
Use Vortex or manually extract the file into your mods folder;
Run Script Merger to identify and solve potential conflicts with other mods.
FEEDBACK
If your horse is afflicted by an issue not mentioned here, let me know in the comments and I'll try to update the mod to address it. Please include a savegame with the problem in your report.
Mane and Tail Fixes is a small bug fix mod for The Witcher 3 that addresses various issues with Roach's mane and tail. With nearly 2,000 endorsements and 39,000 downloads, it's a community-approved fix for players who notice visual glitches on their horse. Last updated in December 2022, it remains a relevant cosmetic improvement for the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with nearly 2,000 endorsements and 39k downloads—clearly hits the spot for many players.
- Directly addresses a common annoyance: Roach's mane and tail glitches, so you can ride without visual distractions.
- Last updated in December 2022, so it's recent enough to likely work with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers mane and tail issues—if you're looking for broader horse improvements, this won't help.
For Witcher 3 players who notice Roach's mane or tail looking off and want a quick, community-tested fix. If you're a completionist who hates visual bugs, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you want more extensive horse overhauls—this is purely a bug fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just drag and drop the mod—no manual file placement needed.
- Check if you have any other horse-related mods that might conflict; if so, load this one after them.
- Since the description lacks specifics, test Roach's appearance after installing to confirm the fix works for your issue.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- woodbyte
- Version
- 3.40
- Downloads
- 39,131
- Endorsements
- 1,975
- Category
- Bug Fixes
- Created
- 6/15/2016
- Updated
- 12/16/2022
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