Horse Facts: ~ Horses are mammals. (Warm-blooded) ~ Foal - A horse of either sex less than 1 year old. ~ Yearling - A horse of either sex from 1 - 2 years old. ~ Colt - A male horse under the age of 4. ~ Filly - A female horse under the age of 4. ~ Mare - A female horse over the age of 4. ~ Stallion - A non-casturated male horse at the age of 4 or older. ~ Gelding - A casturated male horse of any age.
~ Mares carry their young for approximately 11 months. ~ Horses begin training under saddle at ages 2 - 4 years old. ~ At age 5, a horse is fully developed. (Adult) ~ A horses life span is between 25 - 30 years old.
~ Go easy with sweet tidbits. ~ Horses are fussy eaters.