Mounts stay still
The “don't move mister horse” feature you're looking for.
About this Mod
Mounts stay still!
Stop the horse from moving away from where you left him. Because it's too likely they'll be thousands of blocks away after 5 minutes.
⚙️ Server side!
If you only install this datapack/mod on your server/LAN, it will work for everyone else without them needing to install it!
📖 Instructions:
Works with any entity* that can be ridden with a saddle! Because only they are good boys :)
- If you remove the saddle while you're on the horse, it will no longer work.
- But if you remove the saddle after leaving the horse, it will stay still!
* BELOW 1.21.5: Only for horse, zombie/skeleton horse, camel, donkey, mule.
* 1.21.5 AND HIGHER: Any entity ridable with a basic saddle.
⤵️ Installation:
Datapack:
Download the latest release and put the datapack .zip file into the datapacks folder of your Minecraft world.
Mod:
Download the latest release and put the mod .jar file into the mods folder of your Minecraft game.
✍️ Feedback, Questions & Suggestions
I'm always listening! If you happen to have questions, suggestions or just encountered a bug, then feel free to join my discord server to ask for help in the "mods and datapacks" section. Click to join the server
Available Versions
How to Install Mounts stay still on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Mounts stay still". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+16 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Mounts stay still server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Mounts stay still compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Mounts stay still officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Mounts stay still – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Mounts stay still consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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