We often take for granted the number of different terms we throw around for horses of different ages and genders. But to anyone new coming into the equine world, it’s a bit of a minefield! Is a foal a colt or a filly? When does a filly become a mare? And what the hell is a rig?!? In this article we will answer all these burning questions.
Early Life
Foal: The First Stage
A foal is a young horse of either gender under the age of one year.
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