What Do You Call an Adult Horse? Learn Horse Terminology!

Discover what an adult horse is called and explore terms for stallion, mare, and gelding.

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An adult horse is called a horse. Specifically, an adult male horse is known as a stallion if it is uncastrated and a gelding if it is castrated. An adult female horse is referred to as a mare. These terms help identify the horse's sex and reproductive status quickly and efficiently.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the terms for young horses? Young horses are called foals. A female foal is often called a filly, while a male is called a colt.
  2. How can you tell the sex of a horse? The sex of a horse can be determined by its terms: stallion for uncastrated males, gelding for castrated males, and mare for females.
  3. What age is a horse considered an adult? A horse is typically considered an adult at the age of 4 years.

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