The rider was Gimli with a Rohan helmet and shield, who obviously never battles on horses.
OR, that rider was Eorl, whose horse, Felarof, could speak, so he sent him to get help
OR, on a similar note, the rider knew that his fight is lost, and he sent the horse away so that at least the animal would survive (cause Rohirrim love horses) and maybe someone will recognize his horse and guess his fate...
The last one is kinda lame
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