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BOULONNAIS [1 record]

Record 1 2004-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
CONT

Today, Boulonnais breeding animals are to be found in several northwest departments of France, notably Pas-de-Calais, North (Dunkerque and Hazebroucq), Somme, Seine-Maritime and Oise. ... Energetic and lively, with a splendid gait, the Boulonnais excels as a working draft horse and is much admired for its elegant teams in harness. ... The Boulonnais is a heavy horse with elegance and distinction. There are two types today: the small sized "fish cart horse," now very rare, and the large Boulonnais.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Cheval de trait d'origine française.

CONT

Le Boulonnais est un cheval de trait d'une grande distinction. [...] Des reproducteurs Boulonnais sont recensés dans plusieurs départements du Nord-ouest, principalement Pas-de-Calais, Nord, Somme, Seine-Maritime et Oise. [...] Le Boulonnais est un cheval particulièrement apprécié pour l'attelage en raison de ses allures, de son modèle distingué et de sa robe flatteuse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado caballar
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
CONT

Boloñes. Denominado así por la ciudad de Boulogne, en el nordeste de Francia es un sangre fría potente y elegante. [...] Es grande y pesado, su cuerpo es fornido y ancho, y su dorso, amplio. Posee una cabeza corta y una cara recta, su frente es plana y sus ojos, grandes y vivaces. El pelo es muy sedoso y sus crines espesas y llamativas. [...] Pese a tener una complexión fuerte, el Boloñes posee un temperamento alegre y un carácter dócil.

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