Colts

Colts is a term used in horse terminology to describe young male horses, typically under four years old. A colt is a male horse in the early stages of development and is often distinguished from fillies (young female horses) and from mature males, which may be called stallions. If a colt is castrated, it is usually referred to as a gelding. In breeding, training, and sport, colts are commonly prepared for riding, racing, or work.

Colts is also the name of a well-known professional sports franchise. The Indianapolis Colts are an American football team in the National Football League (NFL) based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The franchise began as the Baltimore Colts in 1953 and relocated to Indianapolis in 1984. They compete in the American Football Conference (AFC) South and have won one Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLI, along with multiple division titles. The team has featured prominent players and coaches, such as quarterback Peyton Manning and coach Tony Dungy, contributing to its history.

Beyond the NFL team, the name Colts is used by various other sports teams at different levels, reflecting the common practice of adopting animal-derived nicknames. The term’s most prominent sporting association is with the NFL franchise that originated in Baltimore and later became the Indianapolis Colts. In horse culture, colts remain a standard designation for young male horses in breeding and equestrian contexts.