Mare

usgb/mer/
noun

An adult female horse or a similar animal.

The mare was grazing in the meadow.
Visual representation of "mare" - An adult female horse or a similar animal.

Often appears as...

  • riding a mare
  • breeding mare
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Female Horse

The term 'mare' specifically refers to an adult female horse, not a foal or a male horse.

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She's a beautiful mare, about five years old.
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Animal Breeding

When speaking about breeding horses, 'mare' indicates the horse is female and capable of producing offspring.

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The breeder has several mares ready for mating this season.
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Not a Foal

Mare is used for adult females, while a young female horse is called a filly.

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That filly will become a fine mare in a couple of years.
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