Equine Terms Flashcards
1
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Adjective relating to horses or other members of the horse family.
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Equine
2
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Adult female horse usually over 3 years
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Mare
3
Q
Castrated male of any age
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Gelding
4
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Adult intact male, usually over 2 years of age
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Stallion
5
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Young horse of either sex, usually <6 months
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Foal
6
Q
Young female horse between 2-3 years of age
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Filly
7
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Intact, young male, between 2-3 years of age
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Colt
8
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Young horse between 1-2 years
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Yearling
9
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The act of birthing a foal (horse parturition)
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Foaling
