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HEAVY HAND [2 records]

Record 1 2011-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
OBS

This is when a rider has a rude hand and holds the reins more firmly than he should. It is the worst fault one can have on horseback, for this hardness of hand spoils the horse's mouth, accustoms him to rearing, and puts him in danger of falling over backward.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Main agissant avec force, à contre-temps, sans nuances, dépourvue de tact, incapable de céder.

OBS

Elle provient le plus souvent d'une absence de décontraction, d'un manque d'équilibre et d'une mauvaise attitude générale du cavalier. Elle est nuisible à la santé morale et physique du cheval.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-05-20

English

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

Said of a horse that is leaning on the bit/hand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

[Se dit du] cheval [qui] prend un contact très fort avec le mors.

Key term(s)
  • dur à la main
  • lourd à la main

Spanish

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