Horse Overhaul - Thin - Faster - Saddle Bags - Friendship
stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements
Horse Overhaul makes horses thin, fast, and useful by adding saddle bags for item storage, a friendship system where petting and feeding increases speed, and a menu to check friendship. A popular quality-of-life mod for Skyrim players who want more from their horses.
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Pets / HorsesExample
Downloads: 511,347 | Endorsements: 9,944💡 Notes
By Goldenrevolver | v1.5.9 | 9,944 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this mod through the manager to keep your load order clean.
After installing, check the mod's in-game menu (if available) to see your horse's friendship level and adjust settings.
Make sure you have the latest version of Skyrim and any required DLCs, as mods can break after game updates.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust with nearly 10k endorsements and over half a million downloads
- Turns horses into useful companions with storage and a friendship progression system
- Simple concept that fits seamlessly into vanilla gameplay
👎 Cons
- No detailed install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author
- Last updated in May 2024 — may need checking for compatibility with the latest Skyrim patches
- Requires the base game and possibly SKSE for the menu features, though not explicitly stated