With his slightly hesitant yet intensely happy gait, this horse evokes the fragility and boldness of first steps… a magical moment, a moment of grace. The illustrator, Tong Ren, is an artist of Chinese origin whose designs delicately combine simple lines with sophisticated motifs of meticulously detailed passementerie. Mon premier galop also reveals his fondness for traditional crafts, particularly his love of wicker baskets and woven straw hats.