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HAND HOLDS [2 records]

Record 1 2005-12-19

English

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

Loops at the end of the reins to prevent the rider from losing [the reins] during a roadster competition.

CONT

Handholds are permitted in all classes in the Roadster Pony Division.

CONT

Always check the handholds on the reins before heading onto the racetrack.

OBS

Terms usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • handhold
  • hand hold
  • finger loop

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Boucles au bout des rênes qui permettent au conducteur d'y insérer la main afin de ne pas les échapper au cours d'une compétition de cheval de route.

OBS

Termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • anneau de retenue
  • poignée de guide

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
OBS

matériel roulant hand holds CLCY 74, p. S1-74.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
OBS

GZZI; CBCY p. 427; poignées montoires LGTF; juin 1972.

Spanish

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