Two-year-old Horse (Noun)
Meaning
A racehorse that is two years old.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The breeder's best prospect for the Derby was a sleek two-year-old horse with a glossy black coat.
- By law, two-year-old horses were prohibited from carrying a full weight jockey to reduce the risk of injury.
- She owned a two-year-old horse named Lightning, which she had purchased as a weanling the year before.
- Veterinarians closely monitor two-year-old horses during intense training sessions to catch potential issues before they escalate.
- Before purchasing, they researched the breeder and saw several top-grade two-year-old horses available for sale at his stable.