What did people call a steed in ancient China?

Qing Qi Jun Ji

Chiji: A fiery horse;

Thief: pure black horse;

Bai Yi: Pure white horse;

Overturning: a blue-purple horse;

Zi Shan: A gray horse;

Canal yellow: goose yellow horse;

Huaxiang: a red horse with a black mane and a black tail;

Green ears: a blue and yellow horse.