You might feel as if you have been transported to another country when you first enter a boarding barn. You might not know a lot of terms, which can make it feel strange to be in boarding stables. It will make you feel more at home the next time you visit the stables when someone is talking about how many Yearlings they have.
Terms pertaining to horses
These terms refer to horses of different sizes and life stages. It is easy to identify different types of horses by the use of the following terms.
Pony
Ponies are miniature horses no higher than 14.2 inches when fully grown.
Mare
A mare is an adult female horse who has been ridden for three years or more.
Stallion
A stallion is an adult male horse that is three years old or older and has not been castrated.
Gelding
A gelding refers to any male who has been castrated and is at least three years old.
Foal
Foals are horses born to foals that have not been weaned.
Colt
Any male horse less than three years old.
Filly
Any female horse less than three years old.
Weanling
Any colt or filly between 6-12 months old.
Yearling
Any horse between 1 and 2 years of age.
Horse Terms
This section will include all terms that can be used to describe a horse’s health or height.
Hand
Horses’ heights can be measured with their hands. Four inches is the length of a hand.
Points
The points of a horse are its mane and lower legs. This term is used to describe the horse’s color.
Lame
Horses that have suffered an injury that has a negative impact on their performance or health are considered lame.
Sound
Sound horses are animals that are in good health and are not injured.
Gait
The four speeds that a horse can travel is called gait. These four speeds are trot, trot, and canter.
Conformation
This refers to the horse’s overall health. Horses with good conformation have a greater chance of staying healthy and sound.
Some horse-related terms don’t specifically refer to horses and their traits. These terms refer to things that are only related to horses in one way or another.
Tack
Tack is any equipment that can be used to ride a horse, such as a saddle or a bridle.
Weaning
Weaning is the process of gradually separating a foal and its mother.
Lunge Line
A lunge line is a long, straight rein that can be used to lunge a horse. It’s typically between 20-40 feet in length.
Lunging
Lunging, which is done on a lunge line, involves the horse being circled by the trainer holding the other end.
What is the terminology for horses?
Mare – A female horse above the age of four. Stallion – A male horse over the age of four who has not been castrated. A yearling horse is one that is between the ages of one and two. A weanling is a juvenile horse that has been weaned from its mother.
What is the term for horseback riding?
Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, ‘horseman’, ‘horse’), often known as horse riding (Commonwealth English) or horseback riding (American English), encompasses the horseback riding, driving, and vaulting disciplines.
What do you call a female rider?
The most often used words, which are not discipline-specific, are equestrian and cowgirl.
What is the name of a horse home?
Stable refers to a horse shelter.
What is the name of an unbroken horse?
Bronco or bronc. Originally an unbroken untamed horse, today mostly a term for horses used in rodeo bronc riding contests in which the horse attempts to buck the rider. Any unruly horse, especially one that bucks, might be described as such.
What are the 15 major components of a horse?
Muzzle, pole, and crest. Dock. Withers. Croup. Girth. Barrel.
Is it true that horses have four hearts?
Horses, like all animals, have a single heart. The frog in each foot, on the other hand, functions as a pump, pushing blood back up the leg with each stride a horse makes. The frog is also a stress absorber.
What are four fascinating horse facts?
Although horses are well-known animals, the following facts about these wonderful beasts may surprise you. Horses are unable to breathe via their mouths. Horses may sleep while standing. Horses have lightning-quick reactions. Horses’ ears have ten distinct muscles. Horses have a roughly 360-degree visual field.
What are the five requirements of horses?
Horses requirements have an appropriate living environment. He eats a healthy diet. is capable of acting properly. has adequate companionship, for guidance see – ‘Tips on housing horses’, and is free of pain, suffering, injury, or sickness.
What are some horse proverbs?
Quotes about horses from unidentified sources A magnificent horse will alter your life… “A good rider may hear his horse talk to him… “I live in a house that speaks to me.