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This is a basic glossary of equestrian terms that includes both technical terminology and jargon developed over the centuries for horses and other equidae, as well as various horse-related concepts.
Yearling – A horse that is one year old. A very young horse. Weanling – A young horse that has been separated from his mother. Weanlings are usually around 6 months old, and the separation is necessary for the young horse to learn how to fend for itself. Withers – We measure a horse’s height at the withers. This is the ridge that goes ...
18 cze 2023 · Even though the word “colt” is usually used to describe a young, intact male horse, young geldings are sometimes still called colts. A horse that has been castrated is called a “gelding.” Colt is more about age, and gelding is more about the horse’s gender.
There are many terms across all ages and genders, and it can get confusing so we want to lay it out clearly and exact. Foal – This is the term for either a male or female horse that is under the age of one year (can be either gelded or not gelded).
A female horse that is less than a year old may be called a “filly foal”, and a male horse that is less than a year old may be referred to as a “colt foal”. If this isn’t confusing enough, what a young horse is called may also depend on the age of the horse.
Cannon: The cannon refers to the cannon bone found in the horse’s leg. If you’re unfamiliar with horse terminology, then this bone is essentially the horse’s calf. It is found in all four legs of the horse extending from the knee to the ankle. (a.k.a the fetlock.) Colt: A colt is a young intact male horse. Any un-neutered male horse is ...
Learn about different words you can use to describe male, female, baby, and groups of animals. For example, a baby kangaroo is called a joey. Click on a picture or an underlined word to go to an animal printout.
