What is the female of horse?

The female of a horse is called a mare. In equine terminology, male and female horses have different names. A mature female horse is called a mare, while a young female (under 4 years old) is called a filly. Male horses are called stallions (adults) or colts (young).

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Examples

• The mare galloped across the field with her foal.
• A stallion is stronger and often used for breeding, while a mare is used for both work and breeding.

Thus, the female of a horse is a mare, an important word in farming, horse-riding, and vocabulary learning.