"caballada" means: Caballada is a Spanish-derived term used in the American Southwest and Western ranching culture to describe a herd or remuda of horses — spe.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.