How fast was the fastest horse in the East (and the West)?

Jon S. · 10-26-2008, 12:18 AM

Here is an example of real life equine long-distance running average speed. This horse won with a speed of 17 km/hour which is approx. = 10 mph.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2000/08/28/horse.2.t_0.php

In Shadowfax's case, he wasn't running on Churchill Downs, he was running cross-country through mixed terrain and certainly not at all, in Middle Earth in those days, as the crow flies. I think he did admirably.

10-26-2008, 12:18 AM	#1
Jon S. Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 455	Here is an example of real life equine long-distance running average speed. This horse won with a speed of 17 km/hour which is approx. = 10 mph. http://www.iht.com/articles/2000/08/28/horse.2.t_0.php In Shadowfax's case, he wasn't running on Churchill Downs, he was running cross-country through mixed terrain and certainly not at all, in Middle Earth in those days, as the crow flies. I think he did admirably. __________________ Don't curse the darkness - light a candle. Last edited by Jon S. : 10-26-2008 at 12:19 AM.