noun
live horse; living horse
Refers to a horse that is alive, as opposed to a dead or toy horse. Often used in the proverb 生き馬の目を抜く.
生き馬の目を抜くような速さで仕事を片付けた。
He finished the work with lightning speed, as quick as plucking out a live horse's eye.
この絵には生き馬が描かれている。
A live horse is depicted in this painting.