phyloxena

I like the horse better, too -- and no, the rider (who must be about 16 here) wouldn't let him do anything stupid. The water there is clear and shallow, and there is still a regular crossing. This should be seen as a Haradric illumination made some time late in F.A. -- they did portrait as best as they could within their style and imagery.
Have you ever seen Japanese scrolls about the first American expedition to the island?