Mod tested and problem resolved. Thanks dovajoaquim.

Newly Updated! Thunderbolt has new texture effects. As requested by some...Thunderbolt can no longer die. Also tweaked some minor things. Enjoy and please rate this mod if you haven't already done so. Thanks!

Made changes to Thunderbolt's movements. He should be a joy to ride with greater maneuverability. No more wide sweeping turns, especially when sprinting. Run circles around your enemies easily...woo–hoo!

I apologize for duplicate mod...I wasn't able to update this mod for some strange reason. Thanks for the support and sorry for any inconvinence. This update makes "Thunderbolt (the horse)" no longer essential and can therefore die. He will ignore friendly hits, and I've also lessen the range of Thunderbolt's fire cloaking spell.