The Rohirrim, why horses? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Goldberry123 · 01-09-2010, 11:23 AM

I've done a lot of research over the past few days into the general significance of horses in LOTR but am drawing a blank.

In some instances they reflect the character of their rider, they can tell us a lot about a civilization. But is there more? Am I missing something?

I have many unanswered questions questions, for instance... Why does Shadowfax allow Gandalf, rather than anyone else, ride him?

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01-09-2010, 11:23 AM	#3
Goldberry123 Newly Deceased Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3	I've done a lot of research over the past few days into the general significance of horses in LOTR but am drawing a blank. In some instances they reflect the character of their rider, they can tell us a lot about a civilization. But is there more? Am I missing something? I have many unanswered questions questions, for instance... Why does Shadowfax allow Gandalf, rather than anyone else, ride him?