What is a group of horses called?
A herd
of horses
a herda teama stringa harras
| Animal | Horses |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Herd, Team, String, Harras |
| Baby name | Foal |
💡 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
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”