There are many common acronyms and abbreviations used in the Model Horse Hobby, as a type of "shorthand" to describe various horse breeds. The following is a listing of a few of the most common shortcuts...
| Acronym | Description |
|---|---|
| QH | Quarter Horse |
| TB | Thoroughbred |
| SB or STB | Standardbred |
| ASB | American Saddlebred |
| NSH | National Show Horse |
| TWH | Tennessee Walking Horse |
| MFT | Missouri Fox Trotter |
| Arab | Arabian |
| App or Appy | Appaloosa |
| Hano | Hanoverian |
| Trak | Trakhener |
| Pa/Pi | Paint/Pinto |
| And or Andal. | Andalusian |
| LUS or Lusit. | Lusitano |
| Belg. | Belgian |
| Clyde | Clydesdale |
| Must. | Mustang |