Glossary of Terms.

This page gives you a glossary of terms and abbreviations.

General Terms

AWHA = Australian Warmblood Horse Association

AUS $ = Australian Dollars

ARC = Adult Riding Club

ARP = Australian Riding Pony

APSB =  Australian Pony Stud Book

ASH = Australian Stock Horse

ASSP = Australian Stud Saddle Pony

ASPR = Australian Sports Pony Registry

EFA =  Equestrian Federation of Australia

Foal at Foot = foal still nursing on mare

Float = Horse Trailer

Farrier = Horse Shoer

GST = Goods and Services Tax

Galloway = horse from 14hh to under 15hh

hh = hands high

HHSA = Hanoverian Horse Society Australia

HOTY = Horse of the Year

Hack = horse 15hh and over

Led Winner = Halter class winner

OBO = Or best offer

ODE = One day event (eventing)

POA = Price on Application

PC = Pony Club

Pony = under 14hh

Royal Show = equivalent to State Championship

RPSB = Riding Pony Stud Book

TB = Thoroughbred

3DE = Three day event (eventing)

VRC = Victorian Racing Club

XC = cross Country

Dressage Levels

United States                Australia.

Training                          Training

Level One                        Novice

Level Two                        Elementary

Level Three                      Medium

Level Four                       Advanced

Prix St. George                 Prix St. George

Intermediare I                  Intermediare I

Intermediare II                 Intermediare II

Grand Prix                       Grand Prix

Show Jumping Levels/ Heights

            1 ft = 30 cm

            2 ft = 60 cm

            3 ft = 90 cm

            3’3 = 97 cm

            3’6 = 105 cm

            3’9 = 112 cm

            4 ft = 120 cm

            5 ft = 150 cm