The moral and symbolic meaning of horses
The moral and symbolic meaning of horses. Different things are given different cultural connotations and meanings based on their different characteristics. Some of them mean good luck, and some of them mean good luck. It is a bad symbol. As a symbol of bravery, the horse is naturally popular. Let’s share the meaning and symbolic meaning of the horse. The moral and symbolic meaning of the horse 1
1. The horse symbolizes passion, unrestrainedness, loyalty, elegance and agility. In ancient times, horses often shared life and death, honor and disgrace, and happiness with people. Its spirit has always been respected by people. The horse has a strong body and can travel thousands of miles in a day. It also symbolizes a prosperous career, financial fortune, academic success, etc.
2. The horse symbolizes unrestrained, unrestrained, vitality and enthusiasm. This is the most basic and basic symbol of the horse. By extension, it can symbolize prosperity, development, bravery, and conquest. It can also symbolize king, father, authority, or health. The horse is also a symbol of ability, sages, talents and achievements. The dragon-horse spirit is the enterprising and upward national spirit of ceaseless struggle and self-improvement that the Chinese nation has advocated since ancient times.
The first symbolic meaning of the horse: continuous self-improvement and continuous struggle
The spirit of the dragon and horse is the enterprising spirit of continuous struggle and continuous self-improvement that the Chinese nation has always admired. Upward national spirit. Ancestors believe that the dragon horse is the benevolent horse. It is the spirit of the Yellow River and the incarnation of the descendants of Yan and Huang. It represents the main spirit and the highest morality of the Chinese nation. "Book of Changes" says: "Qian is a horse." The horse is a symbol of heaven and represents the king, father, gentleman, health, kindness, majesty, loftiness, primitiveness, endless life, etc. This dragon horse built by the soul of our nation is extremely powerful and majestic. It chases the moon and the sun, rides the wind and rain. It is a vivid portrayal of the Chinese nation fighting against the heaven and the earth to conquer nature. It is also a vivid metaphor for the descendants of the Yan and Huang people to overcome difficulties and keep moving forward. , is the meaning of life for Chinese people who are not afraid of hardships and are optimistic.
The second symbolic meaning of the horse: outstanding talents
Since ancient times, the horse has been a symbol of ability, sages, talents and achievements. In ancient times, people often used the word "thousand-mile horse" to describe talented people. A thousand-mile horse is an excellent horse that can travel thousands of miles a day. Legend has it that King Mu of Zhou had eight horses and often rode them around the world. The eight horses each have their own merits and special abilities, and together they assist the emperor in completing the great cause of the world. In fact, the magical legends about horses all describe virtuous talents. The eight horses of King Zhou Mu actually symbolize outstanding talents and extraordinary abilities.
The third symbolic meaning of the horse: loyal and reliable partner
Horses have been tamed by people very early to serve people. They are one of the most loyal partners of people, and even more so in ancient times. Very important means of transportation and messenger for delivering messages. The spirit and charm of horses are a precious spiritual wealth in the process of human development. The unrestrained galloping of horses gives people the power to defeat their enemies and themselves. The grace and suppleness of horses give human life security and warmth. It has an extremely important role in promoting human emotions, psychology and even the development of human society. During the Warring States Period, the nature of the horse was fully brought into play, that is, the loyalty and competitiveness in the horse's bones.
Physical characteristics of horses
Horses of different breeds vary widely in size. Heavy breeds weigh up to 1,200 kilograms and are 200 centimeters tall; small breeds weigh less than 200 kilograms and are only 95 centimeters tall. The so-called pony is only 60 centimeters tall.
The head and face are straight and long, with short ears. The limbs are long, the bones are solid, the tendons and ligaments are well developed, and there are cicadas (commonly known as night eyes) with remnants of palm pillows. The hooves are hard and can run quickly on hard ground. The coat color is complex, with the majority being rooster, chestnut, brown, green and black; the coat sheds once in spring and autumn. Well-developed sweat glands help regulate body temperature, and are not afraid of severe cold or heat, making it easy to adapt to new environments. The chest is deep and wide, the heart and lungs are developed, and it is suitable for running and intense labor. The esophagus is narrow, the stomach is single, and the large intestine, especially the cecum, is abnormally developed, which helps digest and absorb roughage. There is no gallbladder and the bile ducts are well developed.
The teeth have strong chewing power, and the space between the incisors and molars is called the bit-receiving part. When mounting the saddle, place the bit body for easy control. The age can be determined based on the number, shape and degree of wear of the teeth, and the sense of hearing and smell is sharp. The distance between the two eyes is large, and the overlap of the field of view is only 30, so the judgment of distance is poor; at the same time, the focus adjustment ability of the eyes is weak, and it can only form blurry images of objects 500 meters away, but can distinguish objects at close range well. its shape. The head and neck are flexible, and the visual surface of the two eyes reaches 330°~360°. There is a layer of photoreceptor on the outer layer of the retina at the fundus of the eye, which has strong photosensitivity. It can also see surrounding objects at night. Horses sleep standing up.
Like some rodents with astonishing IQs, horses are also very intelligent animals with amazing long-term memories. A recent study published in the journal Animal Behavior found that horses that had pleasurable experiences with people they knew well, such as trainers—especially those who were encouraged—were more likely to remember the experience several months after they were separated. Live these people while also showing greater affection for these people.
Additionally, the horses were more likely to approach people they were unfamiliar with, exhibiting behaviors such as sniffing and licking. Researchers say this behavior shows that horses form positive memories related to people and are also highly intelligent animals.
The distribution of horses
According to statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, nearly half of them are distributed in the Americas, with about 24 in Asia, 11 in Europe, and about 8 in Africa and Oceania.
Distributed in Eurasia, Africa and North and South America.
Living environment: The ancestor of the horse, Archaeus, first lived in the forests of North America and fed on young leaves. When it evolved into the Miocene, the ancient horses appeared on the grassland and switched to grassland life. From then on, the horses began to feed on hay and live on the grassland.
Eohorses, European wild horses and other types of horses have become extinct due to the expansion of the scope of human activities and changes in the living environment, and many types of horses are on the verge of extinction.
Horse’s living habits
1. Horses mainly rely on their sense of smell to identify external things
Horses recognize or identify information about things, especially unfamiliar objects at close range or animals, first manifested by the behavior of using their sense of smell. Sometimes they will take the initiative to approach objects, flap their noses, and take short and shallow breaths, trying to inhale more fresh smell information to enhance the identification or exploration of new things. Then take appropriate rest or avoidance actions. Horses can identify the owner, gender, dam, estrus, companion, road, stable and feed type based on olfactory information. For example, it has been proven that the scent of a mare in estrus can attract a male horse from a distance, and of course, a male horse can use its sense of smell to identify a mare in estrus within a certain distance. Male horses often turn their lips and sniff (sexual sniffing reflex) when encountering a female in heat.
2. Horses rely on their sense of smell to adapt to the environment
Herding horses or wild horses rely on their sense of smell to identify trace amounts of water vapor in the atmosphere to find water sources and grassland several miles away. So wild horses can survive in arid deserts. Horses can find companions and avoid beasts and natural enemies based on the smell of feces.
Horses will have different conditioned responses to different olfactory information. When horses smell unfamiliar or dangerous information, they will also make short snorts (snap their noses) to show warning and notify their companions of this information. Horses react extremely strongly to the smell of their companions' excretion, and stallions have been observed willing to urinate in the same spot where a mare in heat has previously urinated. If the foal smells fresh excrement, it will be aroused to a high degree of excretion response, causing defecation and urination. Therefore, horses can change their life and orientation activities in the group based on olfactory information.
3. Horses can identify sewage or harmful forage by their sense of smell
The horse’s nasal cavity is very large, and the sieve plate under the nasal cavity is connected to the soft palate to form a partition. Therefore, the olfactory information can still be inhaled through the nasal cavity when feeding, allowing the animal to select food and be wary of predators without interfering with each other. Horses can use their sense of smell to absorb nutrients that are in short supply in their bodies, and can identify poisonous plants or grasses on the grassland. Horses rarely eat poisonous weeds by mistake. Horses can use their sense of smell to identify contaminated water and feed and refuse to drink it.
In the daily management of horses, attention should be paid to the hygiene of water sources, feed pools, water troughs, and feeding troughs, which is very important to the health of horses.
4. Horses are easy to accept things that are familiar to their sense of smell
Therefore, when approaching a horse or training a horse to let it learn new things, it is best to greet it with olfactory information first. For example, when wearing harness or saddle, let the horse smell it first, and the operation will be smoother. Sometimes when it is necessary to find another mare to foster an orphaned foal, smearing the foal with the mare's milk will increase the mare's acceptance of the orphaned foal. Horses are most susceptible to changes in feed and stable environment, and they need to adapt gradually. Management should pay attention to the hygiene of feeding troughs, water sources, etc., which can reduce the negative stimulation of the environment to horses.
5. The horse's sense of smell can also be used to establish aftereffect behavior.
The horse's sense of smell is very keen, and the horse's sense of smell can also be used to establish the horse's aftereffect behavior. With a little training, house-raised horses can establish the habit of defecating and urinating in a fixed position. The training method is to first clean the stable very cleanly, only pile excrement in the designated location, and put a small amount of urine in the burial tank. Put the horse into the stable and let it smell freely. Under the stimulation of ammonia, it will cause the horse to defecate and urinate. If the location is slightly unsuitable, you can use a small pole to drive it away. After a few days of training, it can be fixed. In the future, the horse will look for the original location with feces and urine when excreting. For horse racing, it is necessary to train it to defecate and urinate 15 minutes before the race. This is also crucial to ensure that the horse performs at a good level.
In short, horses have a very keen sense of smell. They rely on their sense of smell to identify their environment and the things they come into contact with, and can make corresponding behaviors based on their judgment. By carefully observing the horse's olfactory behavior, such as its response to forage, water, and the surrounding environment, you can discover conditions and factors that are inappropriate for the horse and make timely improvements to ensure the horse's health. Using horses' sense of smell to establish corresponding behaviors is also a priority for excellent breeding managers.
The behavior of a horse is its inherent physiological reflection, and it is based on the behavioral characteristics of the horse that we humans approach, control, train, and adjust the horse so that it can contribute to mankind. Only by understanding the horse's behavioral performance and psychological state can we correctly feed, manage, adjust and exercise the horse, develop the horse's beneficial behavior, train a good horse with excellent performance, and give full play to the horse's sports efficiency.
Things to note when riding a horse
1. Things to note when riding a horse
If this is your first time riding a horse, it is still recommended that you find a stable manager to lead the horse. The stable owner can protect you. safety.
Do not make violent movements when approaching a horse. Violent movements may frighten the horse.
Before mounting the horse, be sure to check whether the girth has been tightened, check the firmness of the reins, girth, and pedals, and adjust the length of the pedals.
When mounting, mount from the front left side of the horse. Do not approach the horse from behind or stand behind the horse to prevent being kicked by the horse. Regardless of whether someone is holding the horse or not, you must hold on tight. The reins can control the horse in time.
When petting a horse, if you see the horse’s ears back and pressed against its neck, it means that the horse may be aggressive. At this time, you should keep your distance from the horse in time. In addition, do not feed the horse casually to prevent the horse from biting. Hurtful.
2. Safety issues of horseback riding
Do not do strenuous exercise on the horse, and do not take off or change clothes on the horse, especially brightly colored clothes, as doing so will frighten the horse.
Don’t run when riding down the mountain. It is easy for the horse to stumble. When the horse stumbles, you should hold the reins in time and lean back.
After riding for a period of time, the girdle will become loose and needs to be rechecked.
When riding a horse, if you encounter ditches, trees, barbed wire, or unknown objects, the horse may be frightened. In this case, you must be prepared in advance, slow down, and change direction. The moral and symbolic meaning of the horse 2
The horse has the meaning of "leading the way" and "galloping". It is regarded as a symbol of fame and career advancement, and is often used as a decoration in the offices of entrepreneurs.
The word "horse" in the Chinese character "horse" means "immediately, immediately", so people often use homophonic combinations to create decorations, such as "win immediately" with a fly on the horse's back, "win immediately" with "money on the horse's back" "You will have money immediately" and so on, are often used as decorations in stores and checkout counters.
Cultural aspects:
1. Horse painting art
Horses have always been regarded as a combination of strength and beauty. They are not only used for riding or carrying weights, Arabs regard horses as a gift from God, worthy of human worship and love. The art of horse painting is everlasting and unshakable.
2. Trademark or logo
The emblem of famous sports car brands such as Ferrari and Porsche is a leaping horse. The Ford Mustang sports car launched by Ford Motor Company is a galloping horse.
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Historical horses
1. Red Rabbit Horse. Red Rabbit was originally Lu Bu’s mount and later followed him. Guan Yu fought on the battlefield, and Guan Yu died in the battle. The horse also died of hunger strike and followed its owner. The Red Rabbit Horse is "as red as charcoal from head to toe, with four hooves treading on the snow, without any stray hairs. It is one foot long from head to tail, and eight feet high from hoof to neck. It screams and roars, and looks like it is flying into the sea." ".
The record about it was first seen in "The Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms: The Biography of Lu Bu". It is known as "Lü Bu among men and the red rabbit among horses".
2. Lu Ma is Liu Bei’s mount. Once Liu Bei was in trouble, and the horse he was riding escaped, and fell into the Tanxi River in the critical moment. Liu Bei said to Lu Ma anxiously: "Lu, we are in trouble today. You must help!" So Lu Yi said to him! Jump three feet and lead Liu Bei out of danger.
3. Jueying, the mount of the great hero Cao Cao. It is mentioned in the "Book of Wei": "The horse the public rides on is named Jueying. It was hit by a stray arrow. It injured the cheek and foot, and hit the public's right arm. The world's saying goes: Ang can't ride, and the horse is driven by the public. The public is exempted. , and Ang was killed." Cao Cao's favorite horse is a Persian breed, which means "shadowless", which means that the horse cannot see its shadow when running. Cao Cao often rode this horse in his early years, fighting in the north and south, and defeated the Yellow Turbans.
4. Yellow-clawed horse, Cao Cao’s favorite horse, is also of Persian breed. Its body is snow-white, except for its four hoofs, which are yellow. Cao Cao rode this horse when Xu Tian was hunting, but there is no other record. The Meaning and Symbolism of the Horse 3
The meaning of the horse symbol can be traced back to prehistoric times, with the first civilization of the horse, written confirmation coming from the third millennium BC, which historians found on Elamite tablets (now Iraq and Iran), it references this noble, beast.
Due to its natural friendliness with humans in both work and art, this horse could easily earn a special place in history, ranking high in honor, reverence and symbolism. Serving humans in warfare, mobility, productivity, agriculture, and various developments, the horse is by far one of the greatest contributors to the enhancement of civilization. With such recognition and achievement, a wide and diverse range of symbolic meanings are sure to follow the rich history of horses and humans.
The symbolism of the horse is common in most cultures and is associated with the symbol of life force. Many cultures assign to the horse the attributes of four elements: earth, fire, air and water. As a Celtic symbol, the horse was associated with war. Along with the attributes of war, victory, conquest, longevity and the acquisition of territory and other spoils of victory in battle. All of these brave aspects are associated with the horse in animal symbolism. In fact, the Celts referred to the horse as a beast belonging to the sun god and assigned it the position of the goddess Epona (for more information on Epona, see Celtic Gods and Goddesses) . The Greeks and Romans also associated the trophy horse and attributed to it a symbol of power, victory, honor, dominance and masculinity. In Greco-Roman mythology, the horse was said to have been created by Poseidon (Neptune) specifically for Hades (Pluto) and Ares (Mars).
The Romans also believed that the horse was a symbol of the continuation of life and would sacrifice a horse to the god Mars every October, keeping its tail up throughout the winter as a sign of fertility and rebirth.
Whether in war or peace, the horse remains a steady winner as a champion symbol of strength in countless cultures. Buddha is said to have left this physical plane carrying a white horse. Also in Buddhism, a winged horse is often depicted carrying a book of law.
As one of the symbols in the Chinese zodiac, the horse in Chinese culture is equivalent to Gemini, representing practicality, love, endurance, dedication and stability. As a Native American symbol, the symbolism of the horse combines the grounding power of the earth with the whispers of wisdom in the spirit winds. The horse has long been aided by Native Americans, messengers and pioneers of spiritual knowledge. Considered a symbol of wildness and freedom, Native Americans saw much potential in the symbolic nature of this noble creature. Another aspect of Native American symbolism is the understanding of the horse, whose wild freedom could be harnessed and used for the tribe's benefit. This understanding can only arise when man and beast enter into a silent contract - acknowledging mutual respect and mutual responsibility. Click this link to access other Native American symbols on this website.
Horse symbolism is just as strong in dreams as it was in ancient cultures. Carl Jung believed that the horse represented the intuitive aspect of human nature and believed that it was a symbol of the human body in certain dreams. Seeing yourself riding a horse in a dream may indicate that you will see a project or event come to a successful conclusion. Falling off your horse in your dream indicates that you are nervous about a project or event you are planning. Dreaming about horse bridles, holding carriages, tying ropes, etc., indicates that you feel restricted and long for more freedom in life. Horses in your dream indicate the need to break old habits.