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Silmiel of Imladris · 11-23-2003, 08:36 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think war horses would act differently than pet ones, whether they were trained to do so or not. Plus, theres the certain "je-ne-sais-quoi" about Rohan's horses. A certain trust or confidence that these spectacular horses have, that make them "smarter than your average bear(horse)". <P> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I talked to a professional horse trainer about this a long time ago when it came to cautious horses. A smart horse would take it's time down the hill so it wouldn't tumble over head first. He said that sometimes the more hesitatent the horse is the safer it is to ride. My horse was very surefooted but she still took her time down even a small hill. It was not that she didn't trust me, quite the opposite, for I was still able to ride her after she went blind. In my opinion she was cautious in order to keep me safe. In the story itself the running down the hill is believeable but I think it was a trick of the camera for the film's sake. I am not saying it is not possible for a horse to run down an incline like that but most of them would'nt do it. To quote the horse trainer, "Horses are not given enough credit sometimes, for they are trying to protect you too not just themselves." Sorry I will stop now I just go off on these things. <p>[ November 23, 2003: Message edited by: Silmiel of Imladris ]

11-23-2003, 08:36 PM	#32
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think war horses would act differently than pet ones, whether they were trained to do so or not. Plus, theres the certain "je-ne-sais-quoi" about Rohan's horses. A certain trust or confidence that these spectacular horses have, that make them "smarter than your average bear(horse)". <P> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I talked to a professional horse trainer about this a long time ago when it came to cautious horses. A smart horse would take it's time down the hill so it wouldn't tumble over head first. He said that sometimes the more hesitatent the horse is the safer it is to ride. My horse was very surefooted but she still took her time down even a small hill. It was not that she didn't trust me, quite the opposite, for I was still able to ride her after she went blind. In my opinion she was cautious in order to keep me safe. In the story itself the running down the hill is believeable but I think it was a trick of the camera for the film's sake. I am not saying it is not possible for a horse to run down an incline like that but most of them would'nt do it. To quote the horse trainer, "Horses are not given enough credit sometimes, for they are trying to protect you too not just themselves." Sorry I will stop now I just go off on these things. <p>[ November 23, 2003: Message edited by: Silmiel of Imladris ] __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?