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draft horse [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
DEF

A large, strong, heavily built horse used for hauling heavy loads, pulling a plough, etc.

CONT

Draft horses are now bred mainly for show.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
DEF

Cheval conformé et dressé pour tirer voitures ou instruments aratoires.

CONT

Les chevaux de trait lourd sont conformés pour travailler surtout en puissance à des allures lentes. Les chevaux de trait léger sont destinés à tirer des charges moins lourdes à des allures plus vives.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado caballar
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