What's a Horse Boy?

noun A boy employed in grooming and tending horses; a stable-boy.

What is a horse boy?

Definition of "horse-boy" [horse-boy]

A boy employed in grooming and tending horses; a stable-boy. (

Are horse boys a thing?

After my initial investigation, I can confidently say that Horse Boys are real. Though they have largely been left out of the culture conversation up until now, maybe it's time we give them the same treatment we've been giving Horse Girls for years: some harmless gleeful teasing.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.