I've only ridden horses a few times. Birds seem like they would be more reliable.

[ or she's biased... ]

I suppose you have time to find out. About the magic. I'm certain people would be interested in mounts that are fast and also magical? [ Humans seem to like collecting animals, anyway. Shijima herself has never before considered doing such a thing. ] If you intend to raise them in order to...sell? Rent out?