Equine Industry Jargon

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective relating to or characteristic of horses or similar animals

  • The equine species includes horses, donkeys, and zebras.
  • My neighbor has a few equine friends that he rides on weekends.
  • I love going out to the ranch and hanging out with all the equines.
  • Her grace and elegance on the dance floor reminded me of an equine beauty.

noun a record of the pedigree of a purebred animal, especially a horse

  • The studbook is a registry used to record the lineage and breeding history of purebred animals.
  • I found my dog's studbook while going through old paperwork at home.
  • Hey, did you check out the new entries in the horse studbook?
  • The studbook of successful entrepreneurs is filled with stories of hard work and determination.

noun a young animal, especially a young horse or cow, that is between one and two years old

  • The yearling horse was being trained for the upcoming race season.
  • I can't believe how big that yearling calf has gotten!
  • Check out that cute little yearling pup over there!
  • As a yearling in the industry, she was eager to learn and grow in her new role.