Gelding (Noun)
Meaning
Castrated male horse.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The trainer considered a gelding as the ideal breed for show jumping competitions due to its calm temperament.
- Riders often prefer to work with geldings rather than stallions because of their generally more even-tempered nature.
- The owner made sure the veterinarian castrated the young stallion, now a gelding, to prevent undesirable behavior in the stables.
- In many equestrian disciplines, geldings are eligible to participate and have proven to be valuable competitors.
- While most stallions were kept intact for breeding, several were converted to geldings for easier handling during regular riding lessons.