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

She's a beautiful mare, about five years old.
Animal Breeding
When speaking about breeding horses, 'mare' indicates the horse is female and capable of producing offspring.

The breeder has several mares ready for mating this season.
Not a Foal
Mare is used for adult females, while a young female horse is called a filly.

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