When you’re confronted with the decision to choose who is right between Rowan and Holger during Mane and Tail, your choice should depend entirely on who you find most convincing in their explanation. Regardless of who you choose, they will both reconcile at the end,

Holger Is Right…¶

Eivor states that Holger meant Rowan no harm, Rowan lost no coin, and that the horse’s hair will grow back. Holger is told that his habit of borrowing without asking ends today, and that he must apologize to Rowan. A dramatic apology follows.

Rowan Is Right…¶

Eivor states that Rowan is clearly in the right, since Holger sheared the tail from the horse without gaining permission. Holger protests, insisting that the crime is victimless since the hair will grow back. He is forced to pay regardless.