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In the blessings associated with the Year of the Horse, the phrase "taking the lead (yi ma dang xian)" symbolizes not only speed and precedence but also the spirit of courage, innovation and pioneering in the face of changing times.

Chinese painter Zhang Yang has been devoted to painting horses since his youth. Through frequent sketching trips to Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang and other regions, Zhang has created a vast collection of horse-themed artworks.

In his painting "Taking the Lead," a powerful black horse gallops freely across the grasslands, leading a herd toward their shared destination. This piece captures not only the strength and speed of the horse but also serves as a metaphor for those who boldly forge ahead and drive progress forward.

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