Which would make a better steed, a Pegasus or a Unicorn?

[Nylon 158]

This isn't anything related to the show really, I was wondering which would you imagine would make a better use for horseback, an equine of flight or an equine of magic and why?

[Mothra 749]

Gotta go with pegasus so I can fly! So long as I wouldn't fall off...

[LunaDream 331]

Well, if you were trying to evade someone, the pegasus would be a good choice. However, if you plan to be in battle, a unicorn is better, because unicorns can use spells. 

[Sekr Gray 521]

*unicorn bias here*

 

A Pegasus would require a few more harnesses, since you pad want to make sure you don't fall off. Also, spells. You want to be the poor robber that get run off by his target's horse, of all things?

[ShadOBabe 19,016]

Why not both? Alicorn all the way!

 

[melody5697 195]

I'd rather ride a unicorn. Trying to ride a winged horse sounds very uncomfortable.

[Red Cedar 1,408]

Unicorn. What knight wouldn't want a steed that can shoot frickin' lasers out of its head?

[cider float 2,539]

Pegasus. I can fly right over traffic.

[Celtore 2,770]

I'd have to go with a Pegasus. Though yes, there's a chance of falling off, just don't be an idiot and try to fly up to see Zeus. Even if I didn't take to the skies, it's still a horse with wings! How majestic is that? Wings can also be useful as an intimidation tactic in that it would make the steed look more large and imposing.

[cmarston1 5,961]

Pegaus because of flying would be awesome and stuff.

[Kivil 1,721]

Well if the unicorn doesn't have magic then I would go with the pegasus.

 

If the unicorn did have magic then I would just take the unicorn

[Trottermare Galamane 12,005]

Thinking logically here I would have to go with the Unicorn as the magic can be very useful in many different scenario's and there is no guarantee that the Pegasus can fly with your weight let along the weight of your equipment while the unicorn can carry more then a normal steed using it's magic.

[ChikaChan 7,326]

Unicorn ^^ cause of magic x3

[Kiri 7,291]

I mean...if you found a unicorn skilled enough in magic, it might be able to cast a temporary wing spell, so perhaps you could have both for a short while...

[El Duderino 879]

I'd have to go with a Pegasus. Though yes, there's a chance of falling off, just don't be an idiot and try to fly up to see Zeus. Even if I didn't take to the skies, it's still a horse with wings! How majestic is that? Wings can also be useful as an intimidation tactic in that it would make the steed look more large and imposing.

I agree, but don't underestimate the intimidation power o a unicorn. In northern European lore, the unicorn is believed to be am extremely dangerous and powerful, yet beautiful and pure, animal. The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland (look it up. It's true) and it is often depicted as chained down because of how dangerous it is.

Edited November 28, 2015 by McDude

[Celtore 2,770]

I agree, but don't underestimate the intimidation power o a unicorn. In northern European lore, the unicorn is believed to be am extremely dangerous and powerful animal. The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland (look it up. It's true) and it is often depicted as chained down because of how dangerous it is.

 

Trust me, I didn't. That's part of the reason I flipped my original position; after reading a few articles, I didn't know if it would be a good idea to try riding one of those.

[cuteycindyhoney 13,324]

I would break Celestia to saddle, and ride a GODDESS!

[Snow Frostflame 3,568]

Why fly when you can just teleport?

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,987]

Unicorn, bar none. Not only could magic hold near infinite possibilities of amazingness, but I am terrified of heights. XD

[Malinter 3,064]

I'd ride an Earth Pony. Someone has to support the underdog pony