Horses

Horses are shown by exhibitors at the California State Fair and can be found in the Cavalcade Arena.

Quick Facts

Terminology

• Equine: Scientific Name
• Foal: Offspring / Newborn
• Filly: Young Female
• Mare: Mature Female
• Colt: Young Male
• Stallion: Mature Male
• Gelding: Castrated Male
• Team: Group of Horses
• Pony: Mature Horse, measuring less than 14.2 hands high
• Hand: Measurement of Height for a Horse, one hand is equivalent to four (4) inches