Horses in the original Skyrim version do not behave very adequately. Your steed will now and then get stuck in textures, get lost somewhere along the way and run away at the first sign of danger. In addition, the functionality of horses is so meager that it is sometimes easier to get to the right place on foot than to fool your head with horseback riding.
Fortunately, there were enthusiasts who decided to fix this deplorable situation. Thus, a lot of horse mods appeared in Skyrim, which will not only make riding a pleasant activity, but also allow it to become an important element of gameplay. You can read about the best of these modifications in this article.
Enhanced Horse Skins
This horse mod in Skyrim is suitable for those gamers who are satisfied with the way the riding mechanics are made in the original version of the game. Having installed all the files, you will not notice any gameplay innovations. The only thing that will change for the better is the appearance of the horses.
This modification replaces the textures of all the horses that can be found in the game with better ones. At the same time, the author tried to achieve maximum resemblance to the original by simply increasing the resolution of the original “skins”.
Revised horses
Thanks to this fashion for riding a horse in Skyrim, you can make this process more interesting and realistic. For example, your horse will learn the “Stand” and “Follow” commands, and you, in turn, will be able to use saddlebags to store and transport things (the interface is similar to exchanging items with companions).
In addition, you will have to periodically feed the horse delicious treats. At the same time, this element is not made for show, but is an important part of the gameplay. The fact is that a well-fed horse will be able to move faster and carry more weight, and a hungry horse, respectively, will vice versa.
Convenient horses
Not only a mod for calling a horse to Skyrim, but also a collection of important gameplay innovations. By activating this modification, you can collect alchemical ingredients, communicate with characters and fight enemies without getting off your horse. In addition, it will be possible to improve the characteristics of your horse and put it on special equipment.
Also modification adds the riding option for your companions. Unfortunately, it only works for vanilla satellites, so keep that in mind. And finally, the mod allows you to make a quick replacement of the horse, and also gives you the opportunity to choose a stall for your horse.
Mounted followers
Those who know English should immediately understand the purpose of this mod for horses in Skyrim from its name. After installing all the files, your companions will learn to ride and finally stop running after you on their own. Agree, this adds a considerable fraction of atmospheric and realism.
The modification works quite simply: as soon as your hero calls the horse (even bought, even stolen), the companion receives a copy of it and starts to ride. At the same time, the satellite, like you, can use the sprint and fight without getting off the horse. Unfortunately, the mod only works correctly with standard companions and horses.
Riding together
This horse mod in Skyrim will allow you to ride with your companion. That is, not on different horses, but together on one. At the same time, this process looks quite organic, so it will not violate the general atmosphere of the game. On the contrary, the mod makes riding more believable, because in real life you can safely ride a horse together.
To use the modification, just go to the mount and press the action key. A dialog box will appear in which you can choose one of two options: go alone or with your companion. Please note that for the joint ride to work correctly, your companion must be next to the horse.
Horsearmrm
Mod "Armor for horses in" Skyrim "will allow you to dress your horse in strong armor. The author approached this matter responsibly and not just replaced the texture of horses, but added a number of gameplay innovations.
For example, you will have to visit the forge on your own and craft equipment for your horse. In this case, you will have a wide selection of possible armor options, from leather to daedric. In addition, Yervar from Whiterun will start selling equipment for horses, so you can drop by if you don't want to bother with crafting.
Blaze of eventide
This is the best fire horse mod in Skyrim. By setting it, you will be able to summon the Twilight Flame - an infernal mount from the very depths of the underworld. Enemies, upon seeing such a handsome man, instantly begin to flee in fear.
It is noteworthy that the horse not only has an impressive appearance, but also has unique properties. For example, any fire does no damage to the mount. Moreover, the flame, on the contrary, restores the horse's health.
Also worth noting is the ability to "Explosion", which appears in the menu after a fire horse. After using it, Twilight Flame will run up to the specified enemy, and then explode, inflicting impressive damage.
Notes
Despite such an abundance of modifications for horses, not all of them work correctly in Skyrim. So, installing several mods from different authors, you may encounter bugs, periodic crashes and even critical errors, because of which you will have to reinstall the game.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to know in advance whether problems will arise from the use of a particular modification. In other words, you make changes to the game files at your own peril and risk, so always keep this in mind if you intend to install the next mod.