Gelding: meaning, definitions and examples
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gelding
[ หษกษldษชล ]
equine terminology
A gelding is a male horse that has been castrated. This procedure is typically done to make the horse easier to handle and to prevent breeding. Geldings are often used in various equestrian activities, as they tend to be more relaxed and less aggressive than stallions. The absence of testosterone influences their behavior, leading them to be more suited for work and companionship. Geldings are popular among riders and owners for these reasons.
Synonyms
castrated male horse, horse, stallion (before castration).
Examples of usage
- The trainer preferred to work with a gelding for his calm demeanor.
- Many rodeos feature geldings due to their steady temperament.
- Geldings are often considered better companions for other horses.
- Choosing a gelding is a common option for beginners in horseback riding.
Translations
Translations of the word "gelding" in other languages:
๐ต๐น castrado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฐ เคเฅเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kastrat
๐ฎ๐ฉ kuda jantan yang dikebiri
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัััะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน ะบัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kastrat
๐ฏ๐ต ๅปๅข้ฆฌ
๐ซ๐ท hongre
๐ช๐ธ caballo castrado
๐น๐ท kฤฑsrak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ์ธ๋ ๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุตุงู ู ูุฎุตู
๐จ๐ฟ kastrรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ kastrรกt
๐จ๐ณ ้้ฉฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ kastrat
๐ฎ๐ธ kastrati
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐัััะธัะพะฒะฐะฝะฝัะน ะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแ แแ แแแฃแแ แชแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kastrat
๐ฒ๐ฝ caballo castrado
Etymology
The term "gelding" originates from the Old English word 'gฤlding', which comes from the Proto-Germanic '*geldwaz' meaning 'to castrate'. Castration of horses has been practiced since antiquity, primarily for controlling the behavior of stallions and enhancing their trainability, making them more suitable for work and leisure activities with humans. Over time, the process and the term gained prominence in equestrian contexts as a standard practice in horse management. In many cultures, geldings have been valued for their docile nature and generosity, contributing to their continued popularity in horse breeding and training. The historical significance of geldings underscores their role in agriculture and transport throughout human civilization.