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Objective:. Know the Proper terms to use when talking about horses. Be able to recognize some of the different color patterns of horses. Horse Terms. Mare. Female horse Usually after having an offspring. Filly. Young female horse. Brood Mare. Mare that is used strictly for breeding.
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Objective: • Know the Proper terms to use when talking about horses. • Be able to recognize some of the different color patterns of horses.
Mare • Female horse • Usually after having an offspring.
Filly • Young female horse
Brood Mare • Mare that is used strictly for breeding
Stallion • Male horse • STUD
Colt • Young male horse
Gelding • Castrated Male Horse
Foal • Young Horse male or female
Hand • Unit of measurement for horses • 4 inches
Pony • A breed of horse that is under 14.2 hands.
Light Horse • Most horses, riding size. • Above 14.2 hands • 800 – 1200 lbs.
Draft Horse • Work horses • Above 14 hands • 1100 – 2500 lbs