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					Originally Posted by phystech
					
				 Take this with a grain of salt, as I'm no expert.... 
I think the designation of "horse" comes after a colt turns 5.  Of course, a colt still has his plumbing, as does a "horse".  
 
Much like a female retains the "filly" designation up until she's 5, once she is 5 then she is designated as a "Mare".  
 
So, an ungelded male is designated a "colt" at 2, 3, 4, then a "horse" at 5 and up.
 
A gelding is always a gelding, no matter the age.
 
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