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Which term describes a sexually mature male horse?
Which term describes a sexually mature male horse?
What is the term for a castrated male horse that has not reached sexual maturity?
What is the term for a castrated male horse that has not reached sexual maturity?
Which of the following describes the offspring of a mare and a jack?
Which of the following describes the offspring of a mare and a jack?
What term is used for a sexually immature female horse?
What term is used for a sexually immature female horse?
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Which term refers to a place where stallions are housed?
Which term refers to a place where stallions are housed?
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What term is used for a young horse before it is weaned at 4 to 6 months of age?
What term is used for a young horse before it is weaned at 4 to 6 months of age?
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Which of the following terms refers to a sexually mature female horse?
Which of the following terms refers to a sexually mature female horse?
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What is the term for the offspring resulting from a jenny and a stallion?
What is the term for the offspring resulting from a jenny and a stallion?
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Which of the following describes a male horse that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity?
Which of the following describes a male horse that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity?
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What is the common term for a male donkey?
What is the common term for a male donkey?
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Study Notes
Horse Terminology
- Stallion: A sexually mature male horse, capable of breeding.
- Colt: A sexually immature male horse, typically under the age of 4 years.
- Filly: A sexually immature female horse, also generally under the age of 4 years.
- Mare: A sexually mature female horse, often over the age of 4 years.
- Gelding: A male horse that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity, typically to make handling easier.
- Foal: A young horse, either male or female, until it is weaned at 4 to 6 months of age.
Donkey Terminology
- Equine: A general term that refers to horses and their relatives, belonging to the species Equus.
- Jack: A male donkey, known for its distinctive braying sound.
- Jennet (or Jenny): A female donkey, related to reproduction in the donkey species.
Hybrid Offspring
- Mule: The offspring resulting from the mating of a mare and a jack, typically sterile.
- Hinny: The offspring produced from the mating of a jenny and a stallion, also usually sterile.
Breeding and Housing
- Stud: A facility where stallions are housed, often used for breeding purposes.
Horse Terminology
- Stallion: A sexually mature male horse, capable of breeding.
- Colt: A sexually immature male horse, typically under the age of 4 years.
- Filly: A sexually immature female horse, also generally under the age of 4 years.
- Mare: A sexually mature female horse, often over the age of 4 years.
- Gelding: A male horse that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity, typically to make handling easier.
- Foal: A young horse, either male or female, until it is weaned at 4 to 6 months of age.
Donkey Terminology
- Equine: A general term that refers to horses and their relatives, belonging to the species Equus.
- Jack: A male donkey, known for its distinctive braying sound.
- Jennet (or Jenny): A female donkey, related to reproduction in the donkey species.
Hybrid Offspring
- Mule: The offspring resulting from the mating of a mare and a jack, typically sterile.
- Hinny: The offspring produced from the mating of a jenny and a stallion, also usually sterile.
Breeding and Housing
- Stud: A facility where stallions are housed, often used for breeding purposes.
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Test your knowledge of equine terminology with this quiz! From stallions to foals, discover the terms that define the characteristics of horses and donkeys. Perfect for equine enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.
