
Filly
Age Specific
Refers to female horses that are typically under four years old.
The two-year-old filly has just started training.
Equine Terminology
Used in horse-related contexts, especially in racing and breeding.
That filly comes from a line of champions.
Potential for Confusion
Don't confuse a 'filly' with a 'colt', which is a young male horse.
The farmer separated the colts from the fillies.
Compare with
Foal
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