man called Horse
... The story follows a young man who later becomes known as “Horse” and his capture into the Crow tribe. I think this was an effective setting for the wealthy young man to learn about equality among the relatively uncivilized Crow people. ... I think the man decided on constantly comparing himself to a horse because it gave him a sense of safety. ... The character Horse proved that he was a patient man by slowly learning the Crow tongue and customs and he also proved that he was a kind and caring man by staying with the mother for an additional three years after his wife and brother in law died.