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<blockquote data-quote="theRogueRooster" data-source="post: 1832683" data-attributes="member: 4521">Having been around and ridden horses when I was merely &quot;halfling-sized&quot; I agree with Elder-Basilisk:&nbsp; halflings can ride horses.&nbsp; It may require the stirrup straps to be hitched up abnormally high or, failing that, the halfling in question may need to keep a firm grip on the pommel, but it is very reasonable for someone of that size to ride a horse.&nbsp; Of course, a halfling fighting on horseback is something entirely different.&nbsp; I would impose penalties on the halfling's Ride skill check unless his mount has a saddle built specifically for a halfling.&nbsp; In fact, I'd go with Elder-Basilisk's suggestion of a penalty to all Ride checks unless he has the proper equipment.Also keep in mind that horses come in different sizes.&nbsp; A Clydesdale is a good bit taller (and wider) than a Quarter Horse.&nbsp; You could consider limiting halflings to light horses, again unless he has a custom saddle built for just such purpose.Regarding Patlin's comment, a halfling shouldn't need a howdah to ride a horse (just like humans don't need howdahs to ride elephants) but wouldn't that make for an interesting visual?&nbsp; Four halflings armed with shortbows riding in a howdah atop a charging Clydesdale is no more ridiculous than a single halfling riding a charging &quot;war dog.&quot;-tRR</blockquote>

[QUOTE="theRogueRooster, post: 1832683, member: 4521"] Having been around and ridden horses when I was merely "halfling-sized" I agree with Elder-Basilisk: halflings can ride horses. It may require the stirrup straps to be hitched up abnormally high or, failing that, the halfling in question may need to keep a firm grip on the pommel, but it is very reasonable for someone of that size to ride a horse. Of course, a halfling fighting on horseback is something entirely different. I would impose penalties on the halfling's Ride skill check unless his mount has a saddle built specifically for a halfling. In fact, I'd go with Elder-Basilisk's suggestion of a penalty to all Ride checks unless he has the proper equipment. Also keep in mind that horses come in different sizes. A Clydesdale is a good bit taller (and wider) than a Quarter Horse. You could consider limiting halflings to light horses, again unless he has a custom saddle built for just such purpose. Regarding Patlin's comment, a halfling shouldn't need a howdah to ride a horse (just like humans don't need howdahs to ride elephants) but wouldn't that make for an interesting visual? Four halflings armed with shortbows riding in a howdah atop a charging Clydesdale is no more ridiculous than a single halfling riding a charging "war dog." -tRR [/QUOTE]

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