# Introduction

About Star Worm Equestrian Lite

# Getting Started

<p class="callout success">Information targets the latest **supported** release. For legacy (older) versions and bug fixes, read the changelogs.</p>

#### **Introduction**

This is a guide for players new to Star Worm Equestrian (Lite). If you need a mod installation guide, check out [this](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian/page/installing-mods) instead.

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#### **Basics - Horses**

<p class="callout info">Embedded links will take you to relevant sections mentioned in this basics guide if you want to learn more!</p>

- Find horses [naturally spawning](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/horse-overview#bkmrk-natural-spawns) in many biomes (if [enabled](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/server-config)) or summon one via <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(224, 62, 45);"> **COMMANDS** </span>.
- [Tame](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/riding#bkmrk-taming) horses just like you would any Minecraft horse or donkey, but watch out for [bucking](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/riding#bkmrk-taming)!
- Craft and [equip](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/tack) a [bridle](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/bridles) **and** [saddle](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/saddles) to steer the horse when riding.
- Use `H` to increase your [gait](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/riding#bkmrk-standard-%28default%29w-) (speed), and `G` to decrease.
- Craft and [equip](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/tack) [horse armor](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/horse-armor) to unlock special perks and protections for adventures.
- [Ride](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/riding) and [jump](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/riding#bkmrk-jumping) your horse to increase [skills](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/skills) for better stats and less [refusals](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/skills#bkmrk-affinity).
- [Heal](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/care#bkmrk-health-can-be-improv) your horse using [Horse Heal Potion](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/horse-heal-potion).

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#### **Differences To Star Worm Equestrian ("Full" Mod)**

This is not a complete list, but includes the most notable differences:

- `Converting` Horses ("vanilla") **cannot** be converted via Cantazarite potion or any other means.
- `Tack` Fewer items, or "bundled" (saddle, blanket, girth + breast collar in one slot)
- `Care` No hunger, thirst, pee or poo features.
- `Breeding` No gestation (pregnancy delay), foal limits, configurable cooldowns or simple lineage.
- `Decor` Less stable decor and "function" blocks removed (troughs, feeders etc).
- `Ore Gen` Cantazarite and the Cantazarite anvil does not exist, so armor repair uses [shining amethyst shards](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/shining-amethyst-shard).
- `Configs` Simplified configs with fewer customization options.

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-star-worm-equestrian" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 59.5938px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.7969px; background-color: rgb(52, 5, 93);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">**Star Worm Equestrian Mod**</span></td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.7969px; background-color: rgb(52, 5, 93);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">**Star Worm Equestrian Mod LITE**</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">![Full EM Items.gif](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/full-em-items.gif)

</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">![Lite EM Items.gif](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/lite-em-items.gif)

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<details id="bkmrk-more-information-the"><summary>More Information: Features Still Included</summary>

These features are **still included**:

- Full 100+ [coat selection](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian/chapter/horse-coats) and support for <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(224, 62, 45);"> **COMMUNITY PACK** </span> custom coats
- Full range of animations in riding and RRP <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(224, 62, 45);"> **COMMANDS** </span>.
- [Skills](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/skills) (+ [configurable](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/server-config#bkmrk-skill-experience) experience)
- [Gaits](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/riding#bkmrk-gait-%28speed%29) (5 speeds)
- [Flight](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/riding#bkmrk-flight)
- [Genders](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/gender) and [Breeding](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/breeding) (simplified)
- [Horse Armor](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/horse-armor) and [Combat Controls](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/riding#bkmrk-combat-commands)
- [Player Armor](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/chapter/player-armor) and [Amethyst Tools](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/chapter/player-equipment)
- [Health Booster](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/health-booster) &amp; Fly Spray [(Horse Heal Potion)](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/horse-heal-potion)
- [Immortality (God Mode)](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-lite/page/care#bkmrk-immortality)

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#### **Support**

You can post any mod questions in our Discord [tech-help](https://discord.com/channels/715626418893095012/997404105704210432) or [gameplay-questions](https://discord.com/channels/715626418893095012/1122316894259658922) community support channels!

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#### **Reporting Issues (Bugs)**

You can report any mod issues to our bugs forum on **[Discord](https://discord.com/channels/715626418893095012/1123695058496000240).**