Quote Originally Posted by Seharvepernfan View Post
I think the main mechanical reason for horses is that you can leave a dungeon with 2,600lbs. of loot, then get on your horse and fast travel.[/SPOILER]
Seems to be the only use I'd get from horses. On the other hoof, tracking down enough merchants to buy 2,600 lbs. of loot can be an adventure itself if you don't have the perk to invest in merchants.

My wife once suggested I find some beggars and reverse pickpocket them some armors and weapons. I may have to try that, see if they equip them and then walk around in full plate begging for a septim.
Alternatively I could just break into people's homes and drop treasures on front of their fireplaces.

Santa Nord!