Elven Horses

Half-wild Elf-horses that Fëanor brought to Middle-earth. They dwell mostly in the region of Nadhron i-Nachar, in Forlindon.

Detailed Description
The horses of the Elves are directly descended from Nahar, the steed of Oromë, Huntsman of the Valar. Nahar is, of course, immortal; however, his descendants are not, but elvish horses nevertheless live to great age (100 years is not unnusual). These horses differ in many subtle but important ways from their lesser kindred.

First, they rarely have white markings, except for an occasional white "star" on the forehead. Large white patches (of the kind that lead horses to be called "painted", "piebald", or "skewbald") are never seen. However, all other colors to be found in lesser horses are also found in Elven horses, except that white and silvery dappled gray are more common among this breed. Second, these horses prefer to live in wooded areas, as the Elves do themselves, rather than the plains that are home to most horses. Third, Elven horses are more intelligent than most horses. There is no need to rise them with a bit or bridle, for they are empathetic and perceptive enough to receive directions from their riders without these crude devices. Although an Elven horse might consent to wear a saddle to aid an ailing or disabled rider, most Elves do without. Finally, Elven horses stand staunchly in the face of dangers that would terrify most horses. They are brave even in the face of supernatural terrors such as Trolls and the Undead.