what is a male horse called
There are a number of different terms for a male horse, depending on its age and whether it has been castrated: 1  Stallion. 2  Stud. 3  Gelding. 4  Colt. 5  Ridgling (or rig). 6  Yearling-Used for a horse (female or male) which is between one year old and two years old. 7  Foal-A horse (female or male) which is less than a year old.