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CROSS-COUNTRY ABILITY [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2018-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

The [National Winter Sports Association] was established … to assist cross-country ski clubs with proven ability to develop competitive skiers and coaches based on long-term development planning.

OBS

[The National Winter Sports Association] is overseen by Cross Country Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Ski et surf des neiges

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-05-20

English

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

A [thoroughbred] horse used or adapted for use in hunting; especially : one exhibiting endurance, speed, and ability to carry weight and trained for facility in cross-country work and jumping [over various obstacles as ditches or fences].

OBS

Conformation hunters are judged on type, soundness, and ability as well as conformation. They are first shown over fences and then are stripped (saddle removed) and judged in hand.

French

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

Cheval de selle anglais autrefois élevé pour la chasse à courre et qui a été spécialisé dans le saut d'obstacles et le concours complet.

DEF

(mot anglais) : Type de cheval de chasse irlandais, apte à franchir les obstacles.

OBS

Mot anglais, «hunter», de "to hunt", chasser. Ce cheval provient du croisement entre des étalons de pur-sang anglais et des juments de races locales.

OBS

Type de cheval utilisé pour la chasse à courre, les courses de cross-country, le saut d'obstacles et le concours complet.

Spanish

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