Equine Terminology

noun a young horse or pony

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• The farmer carefully monitored the health and growth of each foal born in the spring.
• The little foal was running around the field, full of energy.
• Check out that cute foal over there, it's so tiny!
• The new project is still in its foal stage, but shows great potential.

noun a limp or awkward movement

verb to walk or move unsteadily, typically due to injury or physical difficulty

• The injured man had to hobble on crutches to get around.
• I saw her hobble over to the couch after a long day at work.
• He tried to hobble away from the fight but got caught up in it.
• The lack of funding will hobble the progress of the project.

noun a female horse or other equine animal

• The mare gave birth to a healthy foal in the stable.
• I rode the mare down to the river for a swim.
• That mare is a real beauty, isn't she?
• Her emotions were like a wild mare, untamed and unpredictable.

adjective describing a nose that is prominently arched or curved like that of a Roman statue or bust

• The horse with the Roman nosed profile won first place in the competition.
• I think that Roman nosed horse is so cute!
• Check out that Roman nosed horse, it's got a unique look.
• Her Roman nosed features gave her an air of elegance and sophistication.

noun a respectful term of address for a male monarch or a nobleman

• The sire of the kingdom was a wise and just ruler.
• The sire of the family always hosted the best gatherings.
• Yo, that sire knows how to throw a party!
• The old oak tree stood tall and proud, like the sire of the forest.

noun a loud, forceful exhalation of breath through the nose or mouth, often as a sign of anger or amusement

verb to make a loud, forceful exhalation of breath through the nose or mouth

• The horse let out a loud snort as it galloped through the field.
• I couldn't help but snort with laughter at his silly joke.
• She snorted some coke at the party last night.
• The boss's snort of disapproval was enough to silence the room.

noun an excessive sag in the back of a horse, caused by a weak or misshapen spine

• The horse had a noticeable swayback, causing concern for its overall health and comfort.
• That old horse over there has a serious swayback, poor thing.
• Check out the swayback on that horse, it looks kinda funky.
• The swayback of the old building gave it a charming, rustic appearance.

adjective not broken or damaged; whole and intact

• The unbroken chain of evidence was crucial in securing the conviction.
• The unbroken record player kept playing all night.
• His unbroken winning streak is really impressive.
• Her unbroken spirit carried her through the toughest times.

noun an irrational fear of horses

• Hippophobia is a rare phobia characterized by an extreme fear of horses.
• My friend has hippophobia, so she avoids going near any horses.
• I didn't know you had hippophobia, that's why you never come to the horse races with us!
• His hippophobia extended to a fear of anything associated with horses, including horseback riding.

noun A female stable worker

• The stable lass is responsible for the daily care of the horses in the barn.
• My friend Sarah works as a stable lass and she loves being around horses all day.
• I heard that new stable lass is really good with the horses.
• Being a stable lass requires a lot of patience and dedication.