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HUIT CHIFFRE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-20

English

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

The figure of eight is executed following the same rules as for the serpentine inside a square with X as the center. The rider changes the bend of his horse at the center of the eight, making his horse straight an instant before changing direction.

Key term(s)
  • figure of 8
  • figure 8
  • 8

French

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

Le huit de chiffre comporte deux voltes ou cercles de diamètre identique prescrit dans la reprise; ceux-ci sont tangents au milieu du huit. Le cavalier doit redresser son cheval un instant avant de changer de direction au milieu de la figure.

Key term(s)
  • 8 de chiffre
  • figure du 8
  • 8

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
  • Cría de ganado caballar
Key term(s)
  • figura de 8
  • 8 de cifra
  • 8
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