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Quiz about BuyingSelling Horse Terms
Quiz about BuyingSelling Horse Terms

Buying/Selling Horse Terms Trivia Quiz


A quiz on common terms and abbreviations used in buying and/or selling horses. This quiz may be helpful for first-time buyers to test their knowledge. *Most terms in this quiz are international terms but some may be specific to Canada.

A multiple-choice quiz by iloverobyn-xox. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
302,274
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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2154
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1. When a seller includes the term "w.t.c." in an ad, this denotes that the horse: Hint

is able to walk, trot and canter responding to cues from the rider
comes "with training commenced," meaning the horse is started under saddle but still green
is able to walk, trot and canter
is bought at said price "with trailering covered," ie. the sellers will cover transport to the horse's new home

2. The term "UTD" refers to the vaccination status of a horse.

True
False

3. The terms "QH, TB, POA" refer to individual horse breeds.

True
False

4. A "HUS" is what type of horse? Hint

a reiner
a jumper
a hunter
a fox hunter

5. A horse advertised as "green" will be what type of horse? Hint

A horse who has no training
A horse who is very old but can still do light work
A horse who has some training but is still inexperienced
A horse who has been on pasture for most or all of their life

6. The advertising term "HYPP N/N" is usually found in what breed of horse? Hint

Arabian
New Forest Pony
Rocky Mountain Horse
Quarter Horse

7. The term "Double Reg'd" means what? Hint

None of the above
the horse's sire and dam were both registered with the same breed association
the horse is registered with two breed associations
the horse meets the regulations of two breed associations (double regulated) but is not registered

8. A stud horse is advertised with a stud fee of $___ "PB." The term "PB" means what? Hint

Plus Board
Plus Booking
Price Break
Plus Birthing

9. A horse that is advertised as "in utero" is in foal at the time of selling.

True
False

10. A horse that "loads, clips, and ties" has a minor problem in movement caused by a conformational defect. He may hit a hind toe against a front pastern, for example.

True
False


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When a seller includes the term "w.t.c." in an ad, this denotes that the horse:

Answer: is able to walk, trot and canter responding to cues from the rider

"w.t.c" does in fact mean "Walk Trot Canter," and is often written "w/t/c" or "WTC" as well. When buying a horse, this term often denotes that the horse is able to respond to cues for the three gaits but may not necessarily be completely trained. A horse advertised with "w.t.c" may still be green; caution should be taken to clarify the horse's level of training.
2. The term "UTD" refers to the vaccination status of a horse.

Answer: True

UTD means "up to date," and is used in context with a horse's vaccination program. A horse who is advertised as "UTD on all vaccines" is a horse who is current on all applicable vaccines. It can also be used pertaining to worming.

*Different countries and regions have different regulations pertaining to vaccines required for horses - a horse that is up to date in one place may be missing a vaccination that is required in a different region.
3. The terms "QH, TB, POA" refer to individual horse breeds.

Answer: True

These three abbreviations stand for Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred, and Pony of the Americas.
4. A "HUS" is what type of horse?

Answer: a hunter

A "HUS" is a Hunter Under Saddle, a class which centers around a horse's movement and way of going as well as their conformation. Obedience is also important and so are manners, but less so than in a hunter pleasure class. These horses should be obedient and a pleasure to ride, but should also conform to the "type" of a hunter under saddle: a correct, balanced Thoroughbred or Warmblood for example. The hunter under saddle should be well trained and responsive, and able to be ridden on a light contact.
5. A horse advertised as "green" will be what type of horse?

Answer: A horse who has some training but is still inexperienced

A "green" horse is a horse that is relatively inexperienced in terms of being ridden. To some people, a "green" horse may be a horse who has learned the basic aids. To higher level riders and/or competitive riders a "green" horse may be a horse that has not had much experience in competition or even in a particular discipline, although it is otherwise a fully-trained horse.
6. The advertising term "HYPP N/N" is usually found in what breed of horse?

Answer: Quarter Horse

HYPP is an abbreviation of Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis. It is a genetic disease associated with the bloodlines descended from Impressive, a Quarter Horse stud. Some breeders have been irresponsible by breeding without taking into account the HYPP status of a horse, and the problem spread.

A horse listed as H/H has two genes for the disease - one inherited from each parent. N/H is one HYPP gene and one normal gene. N/N indicates two normal genes, and the N/N horse cannot pass on the HYPP gene.

HYPP is characterized by random bouts of muscle tremors (shaking and trembling), weakness and/or collapse. Occasionally, during a severe attack, a horse may suddenly die due to heart failure and/or paralysis. The disease is sometimes mistaken for other problems such as colic or "tying up" syndrome, but is completely different.
7. The term "Double Reg'd" means what?

Answer: the horse is registered with two breed associations

"Double Reg'd" does in fact mean that the horse is registered with two breed associations.
Ex: a palomino Quarter Horse that meets the conformational and color requirements of the PHA (Palomino Horse Association) and the regulations of the AQHA may be registered with both associations.
8. A stud horse is advertised with a stud fee of $___ "PB." The term "PB" means what?

Answer: Plus Booking

"PB", or plus booking refers to the fact that you pay the stud fee for breeding plus a booking fee. The booking fee is a deposit used so the owner can be assured that a person intends to follow through with their scheduled breeding. Otherwise they could end up with no customer and no time to book in another client.
9. A horse that is advertised as "in utero" is in foal at the time of selling.

Answer: False

Actually, an "in utero" horse is a horse that is not yet born. You can often pick the sire and dam to create a "custom" horse, but it can be pricey. You can also buy a foal that has already been bred but is not yet born.
10. A horse that "loads, clips, and ties" has a minor problem in movement caused by a conformational defect. He may hit a hind toe against a front pastern, for example.

Answer: False

A horse that "loads, clips, and ties" is a horse that will load onto a trailer, put up with being clipped, and stand still on cross ties.
Source: Author iloverobyn-xox

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