What is the relationship between horse images in different dynasties and horse culture?

China is one of the countries with the longest history of raising horses in the world, and it is also one of the countries with relatively developed horse culture. The horse culture in China has the following characteristics.

1. Horse culture has a long history.

Since the birth of Chinese traditional culture for 5 thousand years, horse culture has been accompanied by the progress and development of the Chinese nation, and has played a great role in promoting it. From hunting horses for meat to domesticating and breeding surplus live horses, to riding, labor, transportation, war, communication and science and technology, it shows that the traditional culture of China should be horse culture first.

2. Horse culture covers a wide range.

All fields involved by human beings, such as production, life, transportation, communication, military affairs, medical care, education, scientific research and other aspects closely related to human survival, have been related to horses and horse culture.

3. The status of horse culture is brilliant.

Horse culture is an important core component of China traditional culture, the cornerstone and crown of China traditional culture, and the supporting framework of China traditional culture. It can be said that without horse culture, there would be no development of traditional culture in China today.

4. Horse culture has far-reaching influence.

For thousands of years, China people's spiritual sustenance, life, life, scientific and technological progress, social progress, war victory or defeat, entertainment, art appreciation, medical care, economic policies, political relations, etc. It all depends on the influence of horse culture, which not only plays a role in the past and now, but also has a deeper and further influence on all aspects of human beings with the progress and development of horse culture in China.

5. Folk is the main body to promote the development of horse culture.

The emperors' love for horses, riding skills and being good at horses, and the "horse policy" implemented in various dynasties played a positive role in guiding and promoting; Folk horse breeding, horses used in all walks of life, the formation of horse folk customs, horse entertainment and horse art display have become the main driving forces for the development of horse culture; The praise and admiration of literati and poets in past dynasties played a role in refining and sublimating horse culture.

6. Horse culture is rich in forms.

At present, the expression forms of horses are the most abundant in terms of writing, language, literature, art, sports and folk customs of existing animals, and the production technology and craft have reached the top level.

7. The disappearance and rise of horse culture go hand in hand.

Some have disappeared (Xiangma, Horse Temple, Horse Street and some horse folk customs); Some are about to disappear (caravan, cavalry, mandarin jacket, some folk customs); Some of them are emerging (horse fitness, horse games, horse medical treatment, horse tourism).

8. Auspicious symbols are the distinctive features of horse culture in China.

Horse culture has long been mainly based on "auspiciousness" as its core value, which contains symbolic meanings such as blessing, prayer, encouragement and success. "Success at once" has become synonymous with people wishing each other well. The probability of derogatory elements appearing in Ma Ci is also the least among all vivid symbolic animals.

9. There is little research and dissemination of horse culture.

In China, no matter in the past or now, there are many people who like horses, engage in horse-related work and play with horses (riding, raising horses, betting on horses, buying and selling horses, creating horses and performing horses), but few people study horses as a culture. Lack of specialized research institutions and social organizations. Less investment, less creation, less reports, and imperfect media platform ... This is a reality that is extremely disproportionate to China's long-standing and profound horse culture.

Western horse culture

In the west, a reflection of horse culture is chivalry, which symbolizes chivalry and morality, reputation, etiquette, humility, perseverance, loyalty, pride and piety. It is the noble cultural spirit of the upper class and the moral personality spirit based on the sense of personal superiority, but it also accumulates some positive factors of the ancient martial spirit of western European nations. Inherited to this day, it represents gentlemanly demeanor and elegance.

The representative of modern horse culture is British horse culture. The horse industry and horse culture in Britain have a history of more than 300 years, which has attracted the attention of the whole world and has developed into one of the most important industries in Britain. Horse industry plays a very important role in the development of agriculture and animal husbandry, especially the disciplines and technologies surrounding horse industry such as bioengineering and veterinary medicine. Horse culture is also the most representative in Britain, retaining the gentlemanly demeanor and elegant characteristics of the whole society. It is an indispensable part of British horse culture. Britain is the birthplace of modern equestrian sports.

Equestrian sports are outdoor sports in which people and animals with life and spirit participate together. It requires people and horses to become a whole, and the rider's skill in controlling horses should be combined with the horse's ability. Therefore, in the whole movement process, the rider is in dialogue with the spirit. And the unity of man and horse is the highest state of riding. Compared with other outdoor sports, equestrian is an interactive sport and a dialogue sport between souls. This combination of luxury and health will also be a world-class enjoyment of life.

Having one or several noble thoroughbred horses is not only a symbol of status, but also can bring you fitness effects that ordinary sports can't have, and give you a healthy and spiritual body.

Equestrian sports have the magic of keeping fit. After riding a horse for the first time, you will feel sore all over, but it will also exercise all your muscles. When riding a horse, all the bones and muscles of the rider, as well as all the internal organs, will be in motion with riding, which can also play a sports role in consuming excess fat and strengthening muscles, thus promoting human health.

Today, the British horse industry has become a world-class industry. At present, no country in the world is as diverse and challenging as the British horse industry. Britain has a unique British thoroughbred testing institution, the most advanced training facilities and the best horse trainers, riders and horse breeding experts. Therefore, Britain has cultivated high-quality British thoroughbred horses in the world. Britain is the birthplace of thoroughbred horses. /kloc-In the 7th century, charles ii, the first British king who supported horse racing, introduced oriental stallions to improve the speed and quality of horse racing. 179 1 year, Vergebis Company first published an encyclopedia of stallions, registering the pedigree of thoroughbred horses in Britain.

At present, there are more than 50 racecourses with their own characteristics in Britain, all of which have advanced all-weather tracks, which means that flat horse racing and obstacle horse racing can be held all year round, and horse racing is held in Britain every year from 1 month/day to 1 February 3 1 day; By the end of 1999, there were more than1000 stallions, more than 200 stallions and 13000 trained horses in Britain. There are generally more than 65,438+065,438+000 horse races in Britain every year, including more than 70,460 flat races and steeplechase races. There are more and more horse racing and horse lovers in Britain. In recent years, more than 5 million people go to the racecourse to watch the races every year.

British horse owners and trainers provide high-quality horse races to the whole world. These excellent horses have excellent performances in the world and enjoy a high reputation.

At present, the international horse industry development models are mainly divided into the following four types: leisure horse riding model represented by the United States, horse racing model represented by Japan, equestrian model represented by Germany and product horse industry model represented by Russia.