Equus Caballus : (n.) a large solid-hoofed herbivorous ungulate mammal domesticated since prehistoric times [syn: horse]
Horses belong to the equus family. Equus comes from the ancient Greek word meaning quickness.
Horses are mammals in the same family as zebras, mules and donkeys.
Horses belong to the equus family. Equus comes from the ancient Greek word meaning quickness.
Horses are mammals in the same family as zebras, mules and donkeys.
Horse Terms
- Colt - A young male horse, 4 years old or younger
- Filly - A young female horse, 4 years old or younger
- Foal - A newborn or very young horse, male or female
- Gelding - A male horse that has been castrated, or gelded
- Mare - A mature female horse
- Stallion - A male horse that has not been castrated
- Dam - The term give to a mare when she becomes a mother
- Sire - The term given to a stallion when he becomes a father
1 comment:
Great start!!! I believe you keep your horses on your property?? Must be a big responsibility.
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