What is a Newborn Horse Called? Discover the Term for Baby Horses
Learn what a newborn horse is called and the terms used for male and female foals.
Video transcript
A newborn horse is called a foal. The term applies to both male and female horses during their first year. If you want to specify the gender, you can use 'colt' for a male foal and 'filly' for a female foal.
Questions and answers
What do you call a male foal?
A male foal is called a colt.
What is a female foal called?
A female foal is referred to as a filly.
How long is a horse considered a foal?
A horse is considered a foal during its first year of life.
What are the stages of a horse's life?
Horses go through several stages: foal, weanling, yearling, and then adult.
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