Chatting about horses

(Baohatinh.vn) - Sometimes galloping like the wind, sometimes leisurely grazing on the mountain slopes, sometimes neighing loudly, sometimes patiently reining in the horse… These states of the horse have inspired many writers to ponder.

In life, horses have many different facets. Perhaps that's why, this Tet holiday, people have created countless horse mascots. Some are majestic, some are chubby, some are galloping through the air, and some are simply smiling…

The mascot of Pho Do Pagoda (Tran Phu Ward).

Suddenly, I thought, why can't we sculpt a figure like that! Horses are countless, just like all other animals. Some are tall and strong, others are small and slender. Some are majestic and powerful, while others are weak. Didn't our ancestors conclude: "A sick horse..."?

Moreover, times have changed; horses today are not brave enough to go into battle, but rather live peacefully . And in times of peace, there are countless shades of leisure, freedom, and joy. That is the most pleasant state for horses, as well as for all living creatures on this beautiful earth.

The horse with the "grumpy face" expression, as netizens jokingly call it.

Speaking of peace, of course, no one can forget the times of war, turmoil, and incessant conflict in our country and other lands. During those times, horses were the most effective means for generals to go into battle. The image of a valiant warrior riding a horse, galloping thousands of miles through the wind, embodying indomitable spirit, was depicted with great grandeur. Countless "magnificent steeds" have entered history as symbols of bravery: the legendary iron horse (Saint Gióng), the Five Divine Horses of Tây Sơn (five talented and loyal warhorses during the Tây Sơn dynasty), the Red Hare in China...

When mentioning China, one cannot forget the horses in classic historical novels, which have also been the subject of films that once stirred our hearts. In "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," alongside the white horse ridden by Zhao Zilong to single-handedly fight and save his lord, there is also the courageous and absolutely loyal "Red Hare" to Guan Yu, to the point of starving itself when it fell into the hands of its new master, Ma Zhong. With a similar appreciation for beauty, Wu Cheng'en in "Journey to the West" depicted a patient and intelligent "white horse" capable of carrying Tang Sanzang through hardships to obtain the Buddhist scriptures...

The graceful movement of this versatile animal, whether in battle or carrying goods, captivated the hearts of ordinary people. Folklore, therefore, has given countless names to various horse breeds, showering them with immense favor compared to many other species in the world: warhorse, celestial horse, dragon horse, magnificent horse, swift-wind horse, red horse, black horse, white horse…

Fond of the beauty of horses and close to this animal, folk wisdom has subtly incorporated "horses" into everyday language, such as: "lonely horseman," "recruiting troops and horses," "a vast army," "a thousand-mile horse"... However, folk wisdom is always sharp, incisive, and realistic. Horses are inherently domesticated animals; though valued, people still "release" them to their proper places, so when they are in distress, they are called "the life of a buffalo or a horse." Furthermore, because horses have diverse personalities, people also borrowed these characteristics to create names like: "a young horse eager to kick," "straight as a horse's gut," "an untamed horse"...

Even in modern times, people associate the word "horse" with rebellious personalities: unruly or wild.

The Italian "maverick" didn't hesitate to show off the sign that read 'Why Always Me?'

The most common example of a "wild horse" is found in the world of football. Perhaps the most talked-about and widely discussed figure for this "wild horse" trait is Balotelli – the Italian star who scored a brace in the semi-final against Germany and was included in the Euro 2012 Team of the Tournament. It was this "wild horse" trait that ultimately ruined his career.

The horse figure represents the mounts of the three deities of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity - Photo: TAN LUC

During Tet (Vietnamese New Year), mentioning horses brings joy and happiness to everyone as they welcome the spring. In the Year of the Horse, we believe in "success upon arrival." However, to achieve success, one needs to identify and choose the right goals and personality traits. Remember, one person's success is different from another's.

Therefore, don't neigh loudly when it's not the right time, don't gallop when the road isn't smooth, don't be stubbornly unruly, you must know how to be patient, courageous, persistent in pursuing the long road, and also know how to relax and graze peacefully by the stream... That's how we can picture ourselves in the year of the "horse".

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