He (salla Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) led 28 battles, he rode Horses, he threw arrows. He was the bravest amongst his men. He roared in the battles.
We really need to study his life to know how he fought those who tried to harm Islam. Studying his life will make us understand that fighting those who are trying to harm Islam is also a Rahmah for the Ummah.