The outstanding characteristics of those born in the Year of the Horse are strength, stamina and speed. Horses are quick-witted and quick-tempered, talented, hard-working, practical and cunning. They are perfectionists and are adept at handling money. Beneath their amiable and carefree nature which makes them popular, they can be very temperamental, selfish and hot-headed and will only take orders when it suits them. Horses are generally well-groomed and have lots of sex appeal. But they bore easily and can be foolish in love.

Their best marriage partners are Goats, Dogs and Tigers. They should avoid Rats.