DeletedUser
Thanks, for the support on this idea , lets see how far this idea rides :laugh::laugh::laugh: (excuse the pun).
Current Workaround
At the moment the only way to get more out of your donkey/pony/horse is to upgrade to a bigger and faster beast, with the exception of Mexican/Indian set's. )
I generally like it.
The speed bonus should be permanent, maybe make it like 10% improvement with a cap of 100% bonus per animal [blacksmith requirements times 10 times]. Bonus is limited to whatever animal is equipped at blacksmith, ie if you have two quarter horses, bonus only applies to whichever one you are using. Maybe make the bonus stay with the animal if it is sold [give people a reason to buy animals at the market].
I am not sayin' I like the idea or dislike it. I am sayin' I believe the way to increase the speed of any given animal (according to the rules) is to increase your horseback skills (the horseshoe icon in your skills menu). Though I must admit it seems pretty pathetic when you wear all your best horseback gear and it only gets you there 10 minutes quicker. I never bother with it anymore and just wear the indian set. Good luck with your idea though! Cheers!
"I got a fuel injected, electronic ingnition burro with a lift kit, glass packs, entertainment lights and a mariachi band. That's all the speed I need!"