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A hill-pony lent to [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]] by King [[Théoden]] of [[Rohan]]. Stybba (whose name comes from the Anglo-Saxon for 'stubby' or 'stumpy') carried Merry through the [[Mountains]] from the [[Hornburg]] east and south to [[Dunharrow]], and from there northward to [[Edoras]]. Though he was good for mountain riding, he was too small and slow to accompany the main army of Rohan across the plains from [[Edoras]], and it was Théoden's purpose to leave Stybba and his rider behind at this point. Merry found a way to complete the journey in secret with a Rider named [[Dernhelm]] (who was in fact [[Éowyn]] in disguise) but we hear no more of Stybba after Merry rode away from him at Edoras.
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'''Stybba''' was a [[Ponies|pony]] of [[Rohan]]. He was shaggy and grey, and suitable for mountain riding but slower than the horses of the [[Rohirrim]].
==History==
When [[Aragorn]], [[Legolas]], and [[Gimli]] rode off to [[Hornburg]] with the [[Grey Company]], King [[Théoden]] lent Stybba to [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]].<ref>{{RK|V2}}</ref> Stybba carried Merry through the mountain passes from the [[Hornburg]] east and south to [[Dunharrow]] and thence northward to [[Edoras]].
 
Stybba was too slow to accompany the mustered army of Rohan across the plains, and Théoden ordered Merry to stay at the Courts with Lady [[Éowyn]]. Thus Stybba was left behind but Merry did secretly complete the journey with a Rider named [[Dernhelm]] (who was in fact Éowyn in disguise).<ref>{{RK|V3}}</ref>
 
==Etymology==
''Stybba'' is [[Old English]] for "stubby".<ref>{{HM|IE}}, "Giving of Names" - Other Names of Rohan, p. 219</ref>
 
==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':'''
:Merry is indeed shown riding a small pony while traveling with the Rohirrim from Edoras to Dunharrow. Though this pony is not identified as Stybba, it is obviously a reference to Stybba.  
 
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Stybba
Pony
Information
LocationRohan
AffiliationMeriadoc Brandybuck
Physical Description
RacePony
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Stybba

Stybba was a pony of Rohan. He was shaggy and grey, and suitable for mountain riding but slower than the horses of the Rohirrim.

History

When Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli rode off to Hornburg with the Grey Company, King Théoden lent Stybba to Meriadoc Brandybuck.[1] Stybba carried Merry through the mountain passes from the Hornburg east and south to Dunharrow and thence northward to Edoras.

Stybba was too slow to accompany the mustered army of Rohan across the plains, and Théoden ordered Merry to stay at the Courts with Lady Éowyn. Thus Stybba was left behind but Merry did secretly complete the journey with a Rider named Dernhelm (who was in fact Éowyn in disguise).[2]

Etymology

Stybba is Old English for "stubby".[3]

Portrayal in adaptations

2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:

Merry is indeed shown riding a small pony while traveling with the Rohirrim from Edoras to Dunharrow. Though this pony is not identified as Stybba, it is obviously a reference to Stybba.

References