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What is a group of horses called?

A herd
of horses
a herda teama stringa harras
AnimalHorses
CategoryMammals
Collective nounHerd, Team, String, Harras
Baby nameFoal
💡 A “string” refers to horses owned by one stable or used by one rider.

FAQ

What is a group of horses called?

A group of horses is called a herd. Other accepted terms include a team, a string, a harras.

Are there other names for a group of horses?

Yes — besides a “herd,” you may see “team”, “string”, “harras”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby horse called?

A baby horse is called a foal.

More mammals

Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”