Paladin's Mount Questions

[Aluvial]

I have a few questions about a Paladin's mount. My paladin is just starting out, and at 5th level gets a mount.

Well, I was curious if the Intelligence of the mount supercedes the need for Handle Animal?

Also, what about special mounts? Can the paladin get a winged creature? Most importantly, where are these rules? I can't seem to find special paladin mounts!

Thanks,

Aluvial

 

[Animal]

DMG p.204

 

[Aluvial]

Thanks, I looked everywhere in the Splats....

 

[frankthedm]

Thanks, I looked everywhere in the Splats....

The only _*>splat<* that really factors in is when your flying mount is killed out from under you.