Baby Horse Knowledge Quiz

What is a baby horse called?

• Calf

• Foal

• Pup

• Kid

At what age is a foal typically weaned from its mother?

• 2-4 weeks

• 4-6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

What is a young female horse called?

• Mare

• Stallion

• Filly

• Colt

What is a young male horse called?

• Gelding

• Colt

• Stallion

• Buck

How soon after birth can a foal typically stand and walk?

• Within 1 hour

• Within 2-4 hours

• Within 12 hours

• Within 24 hours

What is the term for a horse's first birthday?

• Yearling

• Anniversary

• Foal's day

• Mare's day

What is the main diet of a foal after it is weaned?

• Grass and hay

• Milk

• Grains

• Grass, hay, and grains

How long is the gestation period for a horse?

• 6 months

• 11 months

• 9 months

• 12 months

What is the process of a mare giving birth called?

• Whelping

• Calving

• Foaling

• Birthing

At what age do horses typically reach full maturity?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4-5 years

• 6-7 years