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Stallion

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Definition: A stallion is an uncastrated male horse. A young male horse under the age of two is sometimes called a colt.
Also Known As: stud horse
Examples:
Because of his outstanding conformation, bloodlines, temperament and performance records she choose the Arabian stallion to breed her mare to.
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