What are the kinds of genders are for horses?

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There is male and female genders in horses ( just like with most creatures.) However the genders are broken down by age and reproductive ability.Filly or Filly foal: A newborn to 3 year old female horse.Mare: A female horse 4 years of age or older.Broodmare: A female horse of any age used for reproduction.Spayed Mare: A mare that has been spayed and cannot reproduce. ( this term is not often used.)Colt or Colt Foal: A newborn to 3 year old male horse.Stallion: A 4 year old and older horse with the ability to reproduce.Stud Stallion: A stallion used for breeding.Gelding: A male horse of any age that cannot reproduce.

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