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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Registered Name
• Method 2 of 3: Nickname
• Method 3 of 3: Name of a thoroughbred racehorse
• Tips

If you are the proud owner of a foal or horse, congratulations! Now you will have fun, but the problem arises - what to call your four-legged friend. Luckily, wikiHow is here to help you get through the arduous process of creating the perfect name for your horse.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Registered Name

Foals must be registered, and in order to do so, you will need a registered name. This can be difficult and time-consuming: usually, people then use nicknames to refer to the horse (see the second method for more on this)

1. 1 Find out all about your foal's breed and pedigree. Very often there are rules for registering breeds or guidelines to help you choose a name for registration. Look online to see if there are any rules for your foal's breed. (For rules on how to call thoroughbred racehorses, see Method Three).
2. 2 Many breeders use prefixes for the horses they breed. Don't risk it - don't use their names without permission! Registered names can be taken from their mother or father. You can look on the internet for everything about registered names.
3. 3 Consider the traditions followed when naming a horse. Consider using the registered name of the foal's parents to come up with a name. In horse breeding, pedigree plays a huge role. Of course, naming a foal after a father or mother will carry a certain sentimental value.
   • From the names French Pepper Cabo and KVA High Time, for example, one can come up with the derivative SP Pepertime (in this example, "Cabo", "KVA" and "SP" are all prefixes that breeders use for foal names).
4. 4 Come up with your name. If you're not particularly concerned about the foal's origins, consider coming up with a name yourself. Some facts to consider when creating a unique name are: appearance, character and what you think the horse will do.
   • Appearance: Does your horse have a distinctive mark or a beautiful color, what better name would it be? For a horse with a white stripe on the forehead (or white spot), the name Wild Fire or When the Light Falls down is appropriate.
   • Personality: Is your horse gentle, exuberant, or slightly angry? A cute horse can be called Dear, a violent one - Midday Madness, and an evil one - Grumpy.
   • Occupation: Are you going to race? Performing in parades? To ride the children on it? Think about what your horse will do. If, for example, you want a horse to race, consider giving it a catchy, memorable name, like the Universal Dream.
5. 5 Fill out the registration form. If you have a stallion, you will receive a registration form in the mail when you raise it. If you do not have the required form, you can find it on the Internet. The information you need to fill out the form includes:
   • Date of Birth
   • Withdrawal method
   • Embryo transfer day and number
   • Mother's name and / or registration number
   • Current breeding report
   • Description of the foal, including 5 photos
   • 6 name options
   • Other foal information
   • TIN or social security card number
6. 6 Keep track of when the name is registered. This will happen when the horse is registered with the breed association; be careful not to change the horse's name if one is already registered - most organizations keep a close eye on this.

Method 2 of 3: Nickname

The name of a horse is the name that you call your pet every day. This is an informal name. Your horse's name can be anything - there are no rules.

1. 1 Take a look at the registered horse name. Most horses get their nicknames from an abbreviated version of their registered names. Try shortening your foal's registered name. Choose something simple.
   • For example, the nickname "ABC Warm Summer Night" can be abbreviated to "Summer Night".
2. 2 Take a closer look at your horse. Evaluate all the habits she has to determine which name suits her best.Maybe she rears up like a mustang? Or maybe he loves carrots? Don't limit yourself to human names; among horses, nicknames such as 007, Chubby or BB are often found.
3. 3 Get inspiration from movies, books, or TV shows. Perhaps you have a favorite movie horse that you adore (for example, the Colorful Horse from The Wizard of Oz). Look for horses that have starred in a show or featured in history.
   • For example, Paul Revere's horse, on which he alerted the rebels of the arrival of the British, was named Brown Beauty. The world's largest horse was named Sampson, and John Wayne's horse in the film was named Bo.True grit.
4. 4 Let your horse guide you. Horses sometimes "choose" their own name - the nickname can be the result of some funny thing they did. Try to come up with a name that matches her personality or appearance - Dearie for a friendly horse and Star for a horse with a white spot on its forehead.
5. 5 Visit the site of names for babies. Even though they are made for humans, you might find an interesting name for your horse! Another option is a book of names. But most importantly, use your imagination! Don't discard stupid ideas; it's your horse after all.

Method 3 of 3: Name of a thoroughbred racehorse

1. 1 Do not use a name with more than 18 characters. In the case of racehorses, spaces and punctuation also count, so you don't need to go over 18 characters. For example, "Run Faster than the Wind!" fits because it consists of 18 signs, but "Ride Faster than the Wind!" not suitable because it already includes 20 characters (including spaces).
2. 2 Avoid vulgar or offensive names. It might seem obvious, but what's normal for you might offend someone else. Check several times to see if the name you have chosen has some other, bad meaning that offends the religious, political, or racial feelings of people, or is simply indecent.
   • For example, "Big Daddy" might be a funny name, but it might have a vulgar connotation to others, or it might be considered offensive to God.
3. 3 Find out which naming categories don't fit. For racehorses, names with all caps are not suitable; names that are commercial in nature; names in honor of living people (you can use the name of this person only if he gives written permission to do so).
4. 4 Don't name your horses after famous historic race winners. The name of any horse that wins cannot be used. This rule does not apply to everyone else, that is, you can easily reuse the name of a horse that has not won any important race.
   • For example, you cannot name your racehorse Siabiskwit, although, of course, theoretically, you can call it Siabiskvik or something else, beating the sound of famous horses' nicknames.
5. 5 Come up with a name that sounds good when shouted out by hundreds of fans. If you want your horse to be a star, you need a name that fans (and players) can shout out. For this reason, it may be better to come up with a short name, although you can use just a catchy name. There is something magical about the name Ruffian (which is perhaps why Ruffian is the greatest racing filly ever).
6. 6 Be prepared to explain why the horse is named that way, unless it's too obvious. For example, The Jockey Club, an organization that records and approves racehorse names, may require an explanation of the origin of the nickname.
   • For example, the three-time champion of 1977, Seattle Slew was named by the owners in honor of "hometown - Seattle, and the word swamp" (in Florida, swamp is usually called not "swamp", but "slew".

Tips

• Some of the things in horse books, especially in fantasy, about horse grooming, training, etc.may not be true and may not be suitable for your horse at all. Always consult with people who are familiar with horse grooming firsthand.
• Remember that it doesn't matter how many people you attracted to come up with a nickname for your horse - this only concerns your relationship with your pet and you make a decision. You should always treat people's advice this way: "This is advice, not an order."