Mascot Knightro uses all of his horsepower to bring school spirit to Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus. As another athletics season starts, we've managed to snag the Division I blue steed by the fuzzy mane and get a rare glimpse into his equine thoughts!

Knightro chats with FDU fans at a men's basketball game. (Photo by Larry Levanti)

FDU: What's it like to be the only horse on campus?

Knightro: FDU is an institution that is very open to diversity, so even as a blue horse, I fit in pretty well!

FDU: What's the hardest part of having hooves instead of opposable thumbs? Is it hard to Tweet?

Knightro: Never having had thumbs, I don't know what the hardest part is. But! Without 'em, I can still high five, hug and tweet! Check me out @TheRealKnightro for some laughs! There isn't anything Knightro can't do.

FDU: What's your favorite place to horse around on campus?

Knightro: In Stratis Arena for basketball and University Stadium for soccer games, you'll see me galloping around. When the game starts, you can find me having a "hay ol' time."

FDU: Where do you go when you're not on campus? Any good local barns?

Knightro: When I am not on campus I really enjoy going to the Boys and Girls Club of Lodi/Hackensack. The kids of Bergen County love when FDU student-athletes stop by with their favorite blue horse.

I also like to go shopping at Old-Neigh-vy.

FDU: What is something people do not know about Knightro?

Knightro: My favorite thing to do is compete in mascot races! I traveled to Lakewood, N.J., last year to compete in one at a BlueClaws baseball game. I even tackled my mascot friend from Rutgers University, the Scarlet Knight.

FDU: Why should the Metropolitan Campus community come out to watch the Knights play this season?

Knightro: A "knight" with the Knights can be an unforgettable experience with your friends as you watch fellow classmates and peers represent the University. Plus, I always make my way over to get the crowd going. I love seeing the pictures I take with my friends!

Knightro's #1 for school spirit! (Photo by Larry Levanti)

FDU: How do you like to show your school spirit?

Knightro: I like to show my school spirit by making sure everyone gets a hug, high-five, or picture with Knightro at campus events.

FDU: What's the best part of being a mascot?

Knightro: Making FDU fans and visitors smile and creating the best experience for them here. They know I am the rowdiest horse in the whole building and I'm their stallion to cheer on the Knights. Plus, free carrots from the cafeteria!
FDU: Why did you decide to become a mascot and not say, a Central Park carriage horse or a Kentucky Derby racehorse?

Knightro: With the students here at FDU, I could never leave! Also, those horses are too serious for me, they mustang out with the wrong people.

FDU: You've had some very different looks over the years — which is your favorite style?

Knightro: I love being fuzzy, like I am now. People love hugging a fuzzy horse. However, when kids pull on my tail, they're lucky I am not a bucking bronco!