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Horse Terminology and Breed Abbreviations Explained

It is believed that there are well over 350 horse breeds from around the world. Each breed is known for their unique characteristics that set them apart. Many of these horse breeds use abbreviations for competitions and registries as it can be easier than spelling out the full breed name. For example, the abbreviation TB is for Thoroughbred. With so many different horse breeds, it can be tricky to remember all of the different abbreviations.