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FILLY [1 record]

Record 1 2005-09-28

English

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

Female horse, from birth till she is considered ... a mare, which depends on breeds and disciplines (usually from three to five years old).

OBS

For standardbreds, a female horse under four years old and for throughbreds, under five.

Key term(s)
  • foal

French

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

Cheval femelle, de la naissance jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit considérée comme une jument, ce qui dépend des races et des disciplines (en général de trois à cinq ans).

Spanish

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

Yegua desde que nace hasta que muda los dientes de leche, que, generalmente, es a los cuatro años y medio de edad.

Key term(s)
  • potrilla
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