# The Horse and His Rider explained — Aesop's Fables

> Chapter companion for Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

## What happens

A young man who considers himself a skilled horseman mounts a poorly trained horse that immediately bolts out of control. When a friend asks where he is going in such haste, the rider admits he has no idea and directs the question to the horse.

## Themes in this chapter

### Pride and Folly

The rider's overconfidence in his horsemanship leads to a humiliating loss of control.

### Wisdom and Foolishness

The rider's foolishness is highlighted by his admission that he has no idea where he is going.

## Character check-ins

### The Horse

The poorly broken horse that bolts uncontrollably with the rider.

### The Young Man

The overconfident rider who loses control of his horse.

## Key lines

> I've no idea: ask him.

The rider admits he has no control or knowledge of his destination, deferring to the horse.

_Illustrates the rider's helplessness and folly._

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