If a horse is a stallion, what is its status?

A stallion refers to an uncastrated adult male horse. The term "stallion" is specifically used to describe male horses that have not undergone castration, which is the surgical removal of the testicles. This condition allows the horse to retain its natural hormonal balance, which is often associated with certain behaviors characteristic of uncastrated males, such as increased aggression and a strong desire to breed.

Understanding equine terminology is important, especially in the context of breeding and handling horses. The other terms refer to horses in different states; for instance, a horse that is castrated would be referred to as a gelding, while "young" pertains to the age classification of a horse, and “female” refers to mares, which are adult female horses. Each of these classifications has specific definitions and implications in the horse industry, but the defining characteristic of a stallion is its status as an uncastrated male.