ridgeling
/ˈrɪdʒlɪŋ/
noun
- A male animal, especially a horse, that has one or both testicles undescended or removed, making it appear gelded but still exhibiting some male behavior.
- The farmer sold the ridgeling because it was difficult to handle around the mares.
- A ridgeling may still act like a stallion even though it cannot breed.
- The veterinarian examined the ridgeling to confirm its condition.
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