“You are a wise beast, and have learned much in Rivendell.” — Gandalf
The incredible Sharon emailed me this picture of what we’re pretty sure is Bill the Pony. The caption that appeared along with this photo in The Press said, “Lord of the Rings crew members lead a horse during filming in Canaan Downs on top of the Takaka Hill.”

Oh, and one other note… Back in May we ran a poll that asked the question “Who is the greatest animal in Middle-earth?” Guess who won? 🙂 Check out the results of that poll here