Little Rocking Horse

In Chinese tradition, one of the most well-known stories about
the Horse is the tale of "the horse that knows the way."

It is said that when an army once lost its path,
it was an old horse that quietly led them out of unfamiliar terrain
and brought them home.

The horse was not the fastest, nor the strongest,
but it remembered direction.

Because of stories like this, the Horse came to symbolize guidance,
endurance, and steady movement over long distances.

It is less about speed,
and more about the ability to continue forward without losing direction.

In traditional New Year expressions,
horse-related idioms are often used to wish for progress, clarity,
and steady advancement in the year ahead.