One can admire the beauty of horses forever. Strong, graceful, beautiful animals do not seem to rush, but soar in the air, occasionally touching the hooves of the earth. It is not in vain that horses are considered a symbol of freedom and grace.
At first glance, choosing a name for horses is not at all difficult. However, experienced horse breeders know that at the birth of a foal, especially from thoroughbred purebred parents, strict adherence to the requirements should be followed.
The name for horses in which noble blood flows must begin with the initial letter of the mother’s nickname. This rule is strictly observed in relation to all breeds without exception. In addition, the content in the name of at least one letter of the father's name is welcome. For example, a great name for a horse-girl whose parents are called Clever and Chaly is Luck.
The number of characters contained in the nickname should not exceed 27, and in some breeds, including the Oryol trotter, this indicator is 16.
The names of famous people, abusive and obscene words that offend the hearing should not be used as nicknames. It is not allowed to contain initials and numbers in the name of the horse.
The name for horses should not repeat the existing ones, as well as the nicknames of horses that have left the farm for any reason for 10 years. The nicknames of the stallions-producers cannot be repeated 25 years after their death, the queens - 15 years.
The name of the thoroughbred horse is indicated in the passport, which contains other characteristics and records about parents, ancestors and their achievements. The document displays all marks and individual coloring features using a specific character system. Renaming a horse is not allowed.
If the animal does not possess the qualities of a purebred breed, the nickname is chosen arbitrarily, at the request of the owner. However, thinking about what name to give the horse, you need to approach this issue seriously.
The nickname should be harmonious. If a long, intricate name has been chosen for the animal, it is allowed to use its short capacious and sonorous form, to which the horse will respond. A stallion named Cabriolet can be called a Caliber, and a mare Agrafen can be called the Count.
The name for horses should be positive, benevolent, since it has long been noticed that the nature and behavior of the animal depend on it. This applies not only to horses, but also to people, even writers and show business figures take creative pseudonyms for themselves. A mare, called a Weasel or a Baby, will be affectionate and obedient, which is especially good for teaching children to ride a horse. The stallion, nicknamed Whirlwind, Thunder or Typhoon, will be a fast and strong horse. Therefore, if the owner wants to make the horse a successful participant in the race, it is worth giving the stallion the appropriate name.
Sometimes the suit of the horse plays a role in choosing a nickname. The black mare can be called Night or Midnight, the mare of red color - Zarnitsa, Scarlet or Fiery. Popular names talking about the marks and spots of a horse are Asterisk, Arrow, Fifteen.
When calling a horse by one or another name, remember that in part you choose your favorite fate.