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CARRIAGE HORSE [9 records]

Record 1 2020-11-18

English

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

... the international governing body of equestrian (horse) sports.

OBS

Its remit includes eventing, show jumping, dressage, carriage driving, endurance riding, reining, vaulting, and paraequestrianism. It also recognises tent pegging and horseball as regional equestrian disciplines. It is not concerned with horse racing or polo. The FÉI has a code of conduct that protects the welfare of the horse, as well as strict rules protecting horses from abuse or drug-related enhancement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

[...] organisme dirigeant des sports équestres au niveau international.

CONT

La FÉI est fondée sur le principe d'égalité et de respect mutuel entre les 134 fédérations nationales affiliées, sans préjudice de race, de religion ou de politique interne. La FÉI, reconnue par le Comité international olympique (CIO), est l'unique autorité pour les concours internationaux de dressage, de saut d'obstacles, concours complet, attelage, endurance, voltige et reining. Elle établit les règlements et approuve les programmes équestres pour les championnats, les jeux régionaux et les Jeux Olympiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
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Record 2 2018-01-29

English

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

Put the reins on a horse.

OBS

harness : The leather straps, bands, and pieces of various other shapes used to hitch a horse or other animal to a carriage, wagon, plough, etc.

PHR

to harness a horse

Key term(s)
  • harness up

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Mettre le harnais à un cheval.

OBS

Plusieurs animaux peuvent être attelés, l'âne, le bœuf, le chien (en course à traîneau à chiens), bien que le cheval soit l'animal auquel on mette le plus souvent un harnais. On peut «atteler un animal à un véhicule» ou «atteler un véhicule à un animal».

PHR

harnacher un cheval; atteler un cheval

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
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Record 3 2016-02-29

English

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

A horse suited for or trained for riding typically with a strong back, well-rounded body with long sloping pasterns and shoulders, a stylish carriage, and several gaits.

CONT

The American Saddlebred originally called the Kentucky Saddler, evolved on the southern states of America in the nineteenth century.

PHR

saddle gaited horse

French

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

Cheval conformé et dressé pour être monté par un cavalier.

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-11-14

English

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

The Cleveland Bay is the oldest established breed of English Horse.

OBS

Originating in England as a carriage horse. Increasingly popular for crossing with Thoroughbreds to produce versatile sport horses used in a number of equine sports.

French

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

D'origine anglaise.

Key term(s)
  • baie de Cleveland

Spanish

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

Cleveland Bay [...] Fue criado por primera vez en el condado de Cleveland, en el nordeste de Inglaterra, ya en el siglo XVII, siendo una de las razas más antiguas del país. Era un caballo de tiro que se usaba tanto en ceremonias como para el trabajo diario, fue también muy apreciado para tareas agrícolas ligeras.

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Record 5 2011-01-07

English

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

The Gelderland, also known as the Gelderlander, is a warmblood horse which originated in the sandy, mid-eastern province of the same name in the Netherlands. Gelderland horses trace their ancestry to native mares of the Gelderland province who where crossed with Andalusian, Neapolitan, Norman, Norfolk Roadster and Holstein stallions. In the nineteenth century East Friesian, Oldenburg, Hackney and Thoroughbred blood was introduced. Gelderlanders were originally bred as utility horses, to work the land as well as provide transportation. Today, the Gelderland is an elegant carriage horse and also possesses talent as a show jumper. Its action is flowing and the breed has an effective high-stepping trot.

French

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

[Race] d'origine hollandaise.

Spanish

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

Gelderland [...] Esta raza estilizada de caballos cruzados debe su nombre al área geográfica neerlandesa de la que es originaria. En el pasado se cruzaron yeguas Gelderland nativas con sementales de distintos países como el Reino Unido, Francia y Alemania con el fin de obtener caballos de utilidad [...] A pesar de que ya no se requiere para labores del campo, siguen estando muy solicitados. Poseen una presencia imponente y resultan ideales para la exhibición y para el enganche. Algunos ejemplares [se utilizan] para la monta y, a pesar de no ser veloces, son buenos saltadores.

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Record 6 2008-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
DEF

A breed of light saddle and carriage horse.

OBS

Conformation includes a head with a broad forehead, small ears and intelligent eyes, a short back and deep chest, and a short, crested neck.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
OBS

[Cheval ayant] le caractère docile et courageux, une expression vive et intelligente, la tête massive et courte, les mâchoires fortes, les naseaux grands et ouverts, les yeux saillants, les oreilles petites, l'encolure longue et musclée, le garrot bas, un bon passage de sangle, l'épaule forte et musclée, le dos large et court, le rein court et solide, la croupe longue et oblique, les membres bien musclés avec un avant-bras d'une longueur inhabituelle et un canon court, les articulations et les tendons forts.

Spanish

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Record 7 2004-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
OBS

Group : a field(hunting horses) ;haras or harras(wild horse or breeding mares) ;mews; a mob(Australian) ;a parcel, rag(colts) ;rake(colts) ;ruck(large number) of horses; a slate(a list of horses in a race) ;string of(race) horses; stud(mares) ;team(carriage or polo horses) ;herd, race, stable, troop of horses. Male : stallion, horse, sire, stud, gelding(castrated). Female : mare, dam. Young : foal, colt(male), filly(female). Cry : neigh, snort, whinny.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
OBS

Groupe: troupeau, manade, écurie. Mâle: cheval, hongre, étalon. Femelle: jument, pouliche. Petit: poulain. Cri: hennir.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mamíferos
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Record 8 2004-05-10

English

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

Breed originating from the U.S.

CONT

The American Saddlebred, originally called the Kentucky Saddler, evolved in the southern states of America in the nineteenth century.

CONT

According to Modern Breeds of Livestock, "The American Saddlebred horse has a refined head with small ears and long neck with considerable arch. The withers should be well above the height of the hips. The Saddlebred is of good proportion, presenting a beautiful overall picture. Its conformation enables the breed to perform well in all equine events especially dressage, jumping, carriage and endurance. A distinguishable trait is high intelligence. Alert and curious, Saddlebreds possess personality, making them people-oriented. "

French

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

Race originaire des E.U., les chevaux sont souvent présentés en position campée, la queue artificiellement relevée.

Spanish

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

El impresionante caballo de Silla Americano, que originariamente se conocía como caballo de Silla de Kentuky, fue criado por los colonos de los estados norteños de América a finales del siglo XVIII.

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Record 9 1998-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
  • Heritage
DEF

A light carriage mounted on runners, used for carrying persons over snow or ice, and usually drawn by a horse or horses.

OBS

A cutter is a kind of sleigh.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
  • Patrimoine
DEF

Traîneau d'hiver sur patins bas et d'un certain luxe, qui sert au transport des voyageurs.

CONT

Décembre vint, amenant les Fêtes : la messe de minuit avec les carrioles dont les patins crissent sur la neige dure. Ringuet, Trente arpents.

Spanish

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