论唐代的马政思想

A Study of Horse Administration in the Tang Dynasty

唐代的马政制度在中国古代社会中占有重要的地位,这主要体现在它具有完备的马政管理机构和政策、优越的相马术和卓越的马匹杂交改良举措。唐代马政较之宋代更为优越,牧监范围更为辽阔,马政制度更为稳定,马匹数量更多。从外在论观点剖析唐代马政制度可以发现,唐代的马政制度受政治、经济、军事、交通、文化、对外关系等因素的影响相当明显。

Horse administration in the Tang Dynasty occupied a significant position in the history of ancient China, mainly because it had comprehensive institutions and policics , excellent horse identifying skills and outstanding cross-breedlng practices. Compared with the Song Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty had a much superior horse administration, characterized by a broader range of horse fanning, a more stable system and a larger number of horses. In the viewpoint of extemalism , horse administration in the Tang Dynasty was obviously affected by various external factors such as political situation, economy, military affairs, transportation, culture and foreign relations.