Ok..so I bought a horse and he's dead five mins later because a flame atronach attacked and the horse got in the way so I couldn't defend us.

So, we need a way to manage our investment:

1. Call Steed - spell or whistle

2. A "drop reins" command so the horse will wait and not go attacking things.

3. (addition to or replacing 2) Make horse non-aggressive. I don't want my horse to get in the way during battle or die because it is stubborn) Maybe attach hobble.

4. Gear for horses. Armor, saddles, saddle bags. A travois (sp?) would be cool.