because it is not a pack of horses.
A Herd of Horses or a Team.
A dozen horses is usually called a 'string' of horses.
I believe that since we are talking about 1 group (singular) the correct way to say this would be 'A group of horses is called a team'.
2-4 horses
Agricultural horses can be called a team, Race horses can also be called a field Regular horses are more commonly called a herd
It is called drill team.
You could say a pair of horses, or a team of horses (if they are pulling something together).
A team of 4 horses can typically pull a load of around 4,000 to 6,000 pounds, depending on factors such as the breed and size of the horses, the terrain, and the condition of the horses. This estimate can vary based on the specific circumstances and training of the horses.
Some collective nouns used for horses area stable of horsesa team of horsesa drove of horsesa herd of horsesa troop of horsesa sting of horsesa harras of horses
The Denver "Broncos"
It can be called a 'team' or a '4 horse hitch'.
a herd Horses (General) Team, Harras, Stable, Troop, Stud (a group belonging to one owner) Horses (Colts) Rag, Rake Horses (Ponies) String Horses (Wild) Herd