Friday, November 14, 2008

The Horse

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.

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:

Mrs. Mayes said...

Great start!!! I believe you keep your horses on your property?? Must be a big responsibility.