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  2. Gelding - Wikipedia

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    A gelding is a castrated male horse or other equine, such as a pony, donkey or a mule. The term is also used with certain other animals and livestock , such as domesticated camels . [ 1 ] By comparison, the equivalent term for castrated male cattle would be steer (or bullock ), and wether for sheep and goats .

  3. Colt (horse) - Wikipedia

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    An adult male horse, if left intact, is called either a "stallion" if used for breeding, or a horse (sometimes full horse); if castrated, it is called a gelding. In some cases, particularly informal nomenclature, a gelding under four years is still called a colt.

  4. Ridgling - Wikipedia

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    When a male horse thought to be a gelding exhibits aggressive or sexual behavior, cryptorchidism is suspected. Sometimes, a horse with an unknown medical history is actually a stallion with both testicles retained. [2] An alternate definition of ridgling is a partially castrated horse. [1]

  5. Glossary of equestrian terms - Wikipedia

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    References A ace Slang for the drug acepromazine or acetyl promazine (trade names Atravet or Acezine), which is a sedative : 3 commonly used on horses during veterinary treatment, but also illegal in the show ring. Also abbreviated ACP. action The way a horse elevates its legs, knees, hock, and feet. : 3 Also includes how the horse uses its shoulder, humerus, elbow, and stifle; most often used ...

  6. Stallion - Wikipedia

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    A stallion standing up. A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded ().Stallions follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cresty" neck, as well as a somewhat more muscular physique as compared to female horses, known as mares, and castrated males, called geldings.

  7. Neutering - Wikipedia

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    In male horses, castrating is referred to as gelding. An animal that has not been neutered is sometimes referred to as entire or intact. Often the term neuter[ing] is used to specifically mean castration, e.g. in phrases like "spay and neuter". Neutering is the most common method for animal sterilization.

  8. White Abarrio wins $3 million Pegasus World Cup with dominant ...

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    The horse won the Florida Derby at Gulfstream in 2022. ... The 6-year-old gelding ran 1 1/8 miles on turf in 1:44.50, just off the track record of 1:44.45 set by last year's winner Warm Heart. He ...

  9. Australian Champion Three Year Old - Wikipedia

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    The Australian Champion Three Year Old is awarded annually to the three-year-old Thoroughbred horse whose performances in Australia are deemed to be the most impressive throughout the racing season. There are two categories, Champion Three Year Old Filly and Champion Three Year Old Colt/Gelding.