[quote=LeeRoy]
When was it stated that the horns were removed? I don't remember reading that.
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After the first time he was bitten. 

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.'Suddenly a sharp pain caused Snarnorgul to buck his head back ripping a wider wound across the bear’s chest in a savage line unconsciously pulling loose.'[/quote] 

Hence why he could elbow first place.