As an important animal, horses have played multiple roles in human history, including transportation, hunting tools, mounts in war, and symbols in cultural and social life. The following are some introductions about horse culture. Horses were one of the earliest domesticated livestock by humans. They greatly improved the migration ability of ancient people and enabled nomads to hunt and move more effectively. Horses played an important role in ancient Chinese culture and art. For example, the bronze galloping horse (horse riding on a swallow) from the Eastern Han Dynasty is a national treasure cultural relic, reflecting the level of ancient Chinese craftsmanship.
