What Are the Terms for Male and Female Horses?
Learn the proper terms for girl and boy horses, including mare, stallion, gelding, and colt.
Video transcript
A girl horse is called a mare (if adult) or filly (if young). A boy horse is called a stallion (if adult and intact) or gelding (if castrated) and colt (if young). These terms help identify the horse's gender and age, which are essential for proper care and training.**
Questions and answers
What is a mare?
A mare is an adult female horse.
What is a stallion?
A stallion is an adult male horse that is intact.
What do you call a young female horse?
A young female horse is called a filly.
What is a gelding?
A gelding is a castrated male horse.
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