The year of the horse

The year of the horse, originally uploaded by andreaban2009.

Did you know that Louisa M Alcott was born in the year of the horse?? Other famous horses are Neil Armstong, Gordon Ramsey Barbra Streisand and Seinfield

There are 12 animal signs in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Some believe these animals come from the tale of Buddha holding a race. The rat hitched a ride on the poor ox, so it came first, and the pig stopped for some food and became last.

This is the year of the wooden horse. I'm not sure the significance of wood...but if you google I think you can find more about it.