250+ Awesome Horse & Racehorse Names

Horses are one of the most majestic creatures to ever run on this planet. If you have ever been up close to one, you would know just what I’m talking about. If you’ve ever ridden on a horse, then you know all about the amazing bond that can exist between human and equine.

It’s almost as if they can understand you, and you can understand them once you get to know a new horse. There is this communication that cannot be heard, rather it is understood.

While you’re brushing their mane, feeding them their favorite treats, and talking into their ear, they snort back at you out of acknowledgement and pure pleasure. There’s just nothing like it!

Horses all have very different personalities, so when you take a deep look into those sweet, pretty eyes, what do you see?

Using their personalities can really help when trying to think of perfect horse names. Really pay close attention to their behavior and mannerisms, the noises they make, how they respond to you, and so on.

If you need some inspiration for horse names and you have already established a riding bond with the horse, saddle up and giddy up! Free your mind on a horse ride, let the breeze flow through your hair, cuddle that sweet horse closely while the mane brushes your cheek; the name will come to you...

Or...

You can browse through this giant list of horse name ideas!

Horses are smart, but they probably won't be telling you directly which name they like best... however there are some fun ways to get them involved in the naming process. You'll be able to say "My horse chose his/her own name!' and will make for a great story to share!

Munching Carrots

Tie a string with a name on it to the top of each carrot, then offer them to your horse. Whichever carrot he or she crunches down on first is the winner.

Floating Balloons

Write down names on strips of paper and place one in each balloon. Blow up the balloons with helium and tie them to the fence. Then get your horse to poke a balloon with it's nose. Cut the string and watch it float away. Repeat until there is only one balloon left. Pop the balloon to reveal the winning name.

Horsing Around

You've seen those videos of horses playing with giant balls, right? Have some hoola hoops laid out around the paddock, each one designating a different name. Toss the horse the ball and see which hoop it gets closest to and choose that name.