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			Well some horses are more comfortable than others, though personally I'd prefer a saddle over any distance  but  I imagine it would be harder to support the body if you, yourself don't have the support of the stirrups.  It probably is possible - but  probably a bit undignified...
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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				“But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” 
 
Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace 
			 
		
		
		
		
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