[Ainaserkewen]

Thank you HC, I was just about to say that...I'm no physics major but I did watch that one episode of Popular Mecanics for Kids(what can I say, I love that show)<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I had a horse for eight years so I can tell you horses will not run that fast down a hill. They take baby steps instead. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>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>On a magical note, being a wizard, couldn't Gandalf get himself going faster with his super-natural powers if he wanted to? I know this is a physics thread, but LOTR is a fantasy story.<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> If he did he would have all kinds of issues fighting, not to mention when the wind picks up. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Like I said before, it's just plain magic that these kinds of things can happen. You must believe! Plus JRR Tolkien himself wrote that Legolas(and all elves in particular) have lighter footfalls, thus being able to walk on snow. Personally, I think it's cool, wish I could walk on snow...<p>[ November 18, 2003: Message edited by: Ainaserkewen ]