According to the rules of modern breeding, all animals are given names, which are formed according to certain rules. For example, horse names reveal their origin. Traditionally, a foal is named according to the first letters of its mother and father's names. In Russia, however, sacred meaning was often attached to an animal's name. It was believed that whatever you name your pet, that's how it will behave. Pick up a book on literature and see for yourself.
How are nicknames given?
If you buy an adult horse, it already has a specific name. Owners often shorten or modify it. For example, according to established tradition, The filly girls are called MashaIf the horse is not a purebred, its name is at the owner's discretion. For example, Zorka or Pyatno. They are often chosen based on the horse's character, color, and so on. There are no restrictions here. Breeding horses are named according to a set of rules—using the first letters of the dam and sire's names. Names often begin with the stallion's letter. Sometimes, in common usage, a foreign word is converted into a common one; for example, the name Black easily becomes Chernysh. Here is an approximate list of names starting with the letter A:
Interestingly, if a horse is bought for a girl, she often chooses a name accordingly. For example, something fairytale-themed. For example, a mare might be named after a princess or a favorite cartoon character. As for boys, they usually prefer fighting names for their horses.
What do you call a horse in a breeding farm?
For thoroughbred horses, a nickname is given according to certain rulesThese rules are strictly observed because they allow the ancestry of any animal born on a particular breeding farm to be traced. Therefore, a thoroughbred horse is named after the first letter of its mother's name, and the middle letter of its name must be the first letter of its father's name. So, if the mare was named Vinogradinka, and the boy was named Zorky, the foal would be named Windsor.
Different rules apply to horses that are considered half-bred or half-bred. For such children, the name begins with the first letter of the father's nameIt's worth noting that the tradition of naming horses this way emerged in Russia in the 19th century. It was then that Count Orlov bred his trotters and set out to breed fast horses. Therefore, it was imperative to strictly trace the origins of each horse.
Incidentally, in the West, traditions are slightly different. In addition to the letters from the parents' names, the foal's name includes the name of the breeding farm or stable where it was born. Therefore, if you look through lists of foreign horses, you'll notice how their names consist of several words.
Famous horses
Interestingly, some horses enter world history thanks to their achievements. In such cases, the name becomes the mare or stallion's calling card. For example, our famous athlete Filatov on his stallion nicknamed Absinthe He set a dressage record and won the Olympic Games in Rome. Thus, the horse forever entered the history of sport.
Interestingly, in the West, there's a tradition of naming a female or male foal by the same name as their famous parents. To do this, they simply add a number.
- For example, if a stallion is named Princeton, then his child will be named Princeton I or Princeton 1;
- In part, this tradition of forming nicknames was adopted in Russian horse breeding;
The Great Russian Racehorse
Horses have always been valued in Rus'. Even though horse racing originated abroad, our country still managed to cultivate a great horse. His name is AnalinUnder the control of jockey Nasibov, he won the greatest title in racing. He was called "thrice crowned." Only those who win three different prizes deserve such a title. In the history of racing, few horses have achieved this feat. To this day, echoes of Anililin's blood can be found in the names of many stallions.
The Science of Horse Names?
Today, you can often find references to zoonymy. This is the science that studies animal names, including those of horses. For example, they suggest grouping them into groups.
- For example, according to the aggressive and fighting character of the stallion - Fighter, Terrible, Hurricane, Slavny. And the mare - Great, Powerful, Military, Threat, etc.;
- In villages, there's a tradition of naming horses based on Slavic names. For example, a mare might be named Fekla, Zlata, Arkadiya, or Pelagia. A stallion's name can be derived from male names: Tikhon, Dobrynya, Efim, and so on.
Esotericism and nicknames
Since ancient times in Rus' there has been a belief in the sacredness of names. Therefore, it was considered necessary hide your true name, especially the name under which a person was baptized. Witches tried their best to learn the true name of the offender so they could curse them. The same applied to any animals. For example, if a mare's name is Midnight, she's unlikely to leave the stable during the day. This is because she'll react poorly to the sun, and its rays will burn her skin.
Or, in the past, at stud farms, a large number of stallions and mares were simply named according to a dictionary. The head of the stud farm would use a regular dictionary., chose the desired letter And I looked at the words. For example, one horse was named "Devil." This affected his character, and the stallion was simply uncontrollable. Therefore, think carefully about what to name your pet, so as not to attract trouble. It's better to give a mare a pet name so she's kind and gentle.
