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* Horseclaws are giant flightless birds used as rides in ''[[Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind]]'' (and inspired the above-mentioned chocobos).

 

 

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* Chiyo-chan in ''[[Azumanga Daioh]]'' is so small, she can comfortably ride Mr. Tadakichi, a Great Pyrenees, to [[Tall, Dark and Bishoujo|Sakaki's]] envy.

 

 

 

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* The Skybax Riders of ''[[Dinotopia]]'', who train and fly on huge Pterosaurs, rest very proudly in the realm of the [[Rule of Cool]].

* ''[[Inheritance Trilogy]]''

** Speaking of [[Discworld]], herons and buzzards qualify as "giant flying steeds" if you're a gnome.

** And one of the Nac Mac Feegle has a hawk as his steed of choice.

* The tarns (large flying birds used as steeds) of John Norman's ''[[Gor]]'' novels.

* In ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', giant eagles have been known to give people rides. Notable example, Gandalf's escape from the tower of Orthanc.

* ''[[Harry Potter (novel)|Harry Potter]]'': There are a number of different breeds of winged horses (based in part on the legend of Pegasus and Bellerophon), according to ''[[Word of God|Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them]]''. Hogwarts employs thestrals, probably the ''least'' horse-like breed.

 

 

 

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* Dogs are used for pulling light carts or, particularly, sleds. (e.g. sled dogs such as Huskies) for both recreation and working purposes. Dog carts were once common due to dogs being cheaper to care for then horses but were outlawed in some areas due to [[Animal Wrongs Group|somewhat misplaced animal welfare concerns]].

* Zebras have been trained to pull carriages or let people ride them before, but it is not as practical as horses because of their temperament and lesser speed and endurance.

* Yaks.

* And donkeys of course.

** Mules and hinnies each technically fulfill half of this trope.

 

 

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[[Category:Speculative Fiction Tropes]]

[[Category:Pet and Animal Companion Tropes]]

[[Category:Cool Horse]]

[[Category:The Utterly and Completely Definitive Guide to Cool]]