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Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Biometrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biometric device
1, record 1, English, biometric%20device
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- biometrics device 2, record 1, English, biometrics%20device
correct, noun
- biometric security device 3, record 1, English, biometric%20security%20device
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an electronic device that uses biometric identifiers to identify and verify individuals. 2, record 1, English, - biometric%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometrics devices have built-in biometric capturing sensors that use a variety of sensing technologies to collect a person's unique physical or behavioral traits, such as fingerprints, facial features, palm prints, iris scans, hand geometry, vocal patterns, human gaits, and other biometric identifiers. 2, record 1, English, - biometric%20device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Biométrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif biométrique
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appareil biométrique 2, record 1, French, appareil%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe des dispositifs biométriques capables de scanner les empreintes digitales, la rétine ou la paume de votre main pour vous authentifier et accorder ou refuser l'accès. 3, record 1, French, - dispositif%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Biometría
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo biométrico
1, record 1, Spanish, dispositivo%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- artefacto biométrico 2, record 1, Spanish, artefacto%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
- aparato biométrico 2, record 1, Spanish, aparato%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los dispositivos biométricos se valen de tecnología sofisticada para leer e interpretar atributos físicos y conductuales que son únicos en cada individuo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dispositivo%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Biometrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biometric device
1, record 2, English, biometric%20device
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- biometrics device 2, record 2, English, biometrics%20device
correct, noun
- biometric security device 3, record 2, English, biometric%20security%20device
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an electronic device that uses biometric identifiers to identify and verify individuals. 2, record 2, English, - biometric%20device
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometrics devices have built-in biometric capturing sensors that use a variety of sensing technologies to collect a person's unique physical or behavioral traits, such as fingerprints, facial features, palm prints, iris scans, hand geometry, vocal patterns, human gaits, and other biometric identifiers. 2, record 2, English, - biometric%20device
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Biométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif biométrique
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- appareil biométrique 2, record 2, French, appareil%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe des dispositifs biométriques capables de scanner les empreintes digitales, la rétine ou la paume de votre main pour vous authentifier et accorder ou refuser l'accès. 3, record 2, French, - dispositif%20biom%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Biometría
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo biométrico
1, record 2, Spanish, dispositivo%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- artefacto biométrico 2, record 2, Spanish, artefacto%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
- aparato biométrico 2, record 2, Spanish, aparato%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los dispositivos biométricos se valen de tecnología sofisticada para leer e interpretar atributos físicos y conductuales que son únicos en cada individuo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - dispositivo%20biom%C3%A9trico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- saddle horse
1, record 3, English, saddle%20horse
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- riding horse 2, record 3, English, riding%20horse
correct
- saddlebred 3, record 3, English, saddlebred
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 3, English, - saddle%20horse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The American Saddlebred originally called the Kentucky Saddler, evolved on the southern states of America in the nineteenth century. 5, record 3, English, - saddle%20horse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
saddle gaited horse 6, record 3, English, - saddle%20horse
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cheval de selle
1, record 3, French, cheval%20de%20selle
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cheval de sellette 2, record 3, French, cheval%20de%20sellette
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cheval conformé et dressé pour être monté par un cavalier. 3, record 3, French, - cheval%20de%20selle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- coon foot
1, record 4, English, coon%20foot
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Broken foot in which the foot axis ... is more upright than the pastern axis ([e.g.] “coon foot”). 2, record 4, English, - coon%20foot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A coon foot is sometimes presented as being simply a broken forward digit axis, and sometimes, while still a broken forward axis, as a digit with a pastern at a very low angle, parallel or nearly parallel to the ground. One may presume that in this condition heels will lower and toe will elongate; this is associated with a weak pastern, damage to the suspensory ligament or chronic founder where the horse rocks back on the heels to relieve pressure at the toe. 3, record 4, English, - coon%20foot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
If it's too long and sloping, called a "coon foot, "the horse's gaits are smoother, but there is more stress on tendons and ligaments, and the horse is more prone to running down(hitting the ground with the back of the fetlock). 4, record 4, English, - coon%20foot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "coon-footed" refers to a broken forward axis at the coronary band. 5, record 4, English, - coon%20foot
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pied à talons trop hauts
1, record 4, French, pied%20%C3%A0%20talons%20trop%20hauts
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'axe du pied est ici aussi plus vertical que celui du paturon et l'axe pied-paturon ne forme pas une ligne droite. 2, record 4, French, - pied%20%C3%A0%20talons%20trop%20hauts
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pour être bien fait, le paturon doit être court. Trop long, il constitue un vice et le cheval est dit long-jointé. Trop court, c'est aussi un défaut et le cheval est court-jointé. S'il est trop incliné, le cheval est bas-jointé. S'il ne l'est pas assez, le cheval est haut-jointé. 3, record 4, French, - pied%20%C3%A0%20talons%20trop%20hauts
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
terme connexes : long-jointé, bas-jointé. (Le paturon est trop long et trop incliné) 3, record 4, French, - pied%20%C3%A0%20talons%20trop%20hauts
Record 4, Key term(s)
- pied à talons hauts
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pirouette
1, record 5, English, pirouette
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A high school movement consisting of a turn on the haunches from all gaits and at the canter in which the horse pivots around one of its hind legs. 2, record 5, English, - pirouette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The turn on the left hind leg is called "pirouette to the left", on the right hind leg, "pirouette to the right." 3, record 5, English, - pirouette
Record 5, Key term(s)
- pirouette to the left
- pirouette to the right
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pirouette
1, record 5, French, pirouette
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pirouette est une volte sur place qu'exécute le cheval au pas ou au galop (par sauts successifs) en prenant l'un de ses postérieurs comme pivot (le postérieur droit pour la «pirouette à droite», le postérieur gauche pour la «pirouette à gauche») pendant que les épaules décrivent un cercle autour du pied servant de pivot. 2, record 5, French, - pirouette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Les] pirouettes [sont] exécutées aux trois allures et au piaffer; les hanches ou les épaules servent de pivot au reste du corps. 3, record 5, French, - pirouette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'une hanche sert de pivot, il s'agit d'une «pirouette»; si une épaule joue ce rôle, on parle de «pirouette renversée». 2, record 5, French, - pirouette
Record 5, Key term(s)
- pirouette à droite
- pirouette à gauche
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- defective gait 1, record 6, English, defective%20gait
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The imperfect or defective gaits... are the pace, single-foot, and rack... Defective gaits are found in horses with natural weaknesses, or in horses that are old and run down. 1, record 6, English, - defective%20gait
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- allure défectueuse
1, record 6, French, allure%20d%C3%A9fectueuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Allures défectueuses : traquenard, aubin,etc. 1, record 6, French, - allure%20d%C3%A9fectueuse
Record 6, Key term(s)
- allure anormale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- click
1, record 7, English, click
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light and sharp sound made with the tongue to order the horse to speed up or change its gaits. 2, record 7, English, - click
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Click of of the tongue. 3, record 7, English, - click
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- appel de langue
1, record 7, French, appel%20de%20langue
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Claquement de la langue pour inciter le cheval à accélérer la cadence ou à répondre à la commande d'allure que lui signifie en même temps le cavalier. 2, record 7, French, - appel%20de%20langue
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- chasquido
1, record 7, Spanish, chasquido
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruido que se produce con la lengua al separarla súbitamente del paladar. 2, record 7, Spanish, - chasquido
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Chasquido de la lengua. 3, record 7, Spanish, - chasquido
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- artificial gait
1, record 8, English, artificial%20gait
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- artificial pace 2, record 8, English, artificial%20pace
correct
- acquired gait 3, record 8, English, acquired%20gait
correct
- school pace 4, record 8, English, school%20pace
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A five-gaited saddle horse, through selective breeding develops a slow gait(broken amble or fox-trot) and a rack, or single-foot. These are known as artificial gaits. 1, record 8, English, - artificial%20gait
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competitive horseback riding term. 4, record 8, English, - artificial%20gait
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- allure artificielle
1, record 8, French, allure%20artificielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- allure acquise 2, record 8, French, allure%20acquise
correct, feminine noun
- allure d'école 3, record 8, French, allure%20d%27%C3%A9cole
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Allures acquises : pas, trot et galop : relevés, en extension, raccourcis. 4, record 8, French, - allure%20artificielle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme d'équitation. 3, record 8, French, - allure%20artificielle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- aire artíficial
1, record 8, Spanish, aire%20art%C3%ADficial
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- natural gait
1, record 9, English, natural%20gait
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- inbred gait 2, record 9, English, inbred%20gait
correct
- natural pace 3, record 9, English, natural%20pace
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The natural gaits of the horse are the walk, trot, canter(including the lope), and gallop. 4, record 9, English, - natural%20gait
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- allure instinctive
1, record 9, French, allure%20instinctive
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- allure naturelle 2, record 9, French, allure%20naturelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les allures instinctives sont celles que tout cheval non dressé prendra de lui-même, comme le pas, le trot, le galop et éventuellement le reculer. 1, record 9, French, - allure%20instinctive
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- aire natural
1, record 9, Spanish, aire%20natural
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-12-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Sokolka horse
1, record 10, English, Sokolka%20horse
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Sokolsky horse 2, record 10, English, Sokolsky%20horse
correct
- Sokolka 3, record 10, English, Sokolka
correct
- Sokolsky 2, record 10, English, Sokolsky
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horse breed that originated in Poland. It is used for heavy draft and farm work, and are a tough breed with great stamina. 2, record 10, English, - Sokolka%20horse
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Sokolsky breed usually stands between 15 and 16 hands high, and is chestnut or bay. They have a slightly heavy head with a straight profile, set on a long, broad, and muscular neck. Their shoulders are well-formed and sloping, resulting in their good gaits. They tend to have deep chests, pronounced withers, a short, straight back, and a muscular, sloping croup. Their legs are strong and well-formed. 2, record 10, English, - Sokolka%20horse
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sokolsk
1, record 10, French, sokolsk
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- cheval sokolsk 2, record 10, French, cheval%20sokolsk
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Race de chevaux d'origine polonaise. 1, record 10, French, - sokolsk
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sokolsk : croisement d'ardennais, de belge et d'anglo-normand. Il est fort, résistant, frugal et coopératif. 2, record 10, French, - sokolsk
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-10-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Swedish warm-blooded horse
1, record 11, English, Swedish%20warm%2Dblooded%20horse
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- SWB 2, record 11, English, SWB
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elegance, combined with excellent gaits and positive attitude, jumping ability and capacity to absorb training make the Swedish Warmblood(SWB) well suited for international equestrian sports, and dressage in particular. 2, record 11, English, - Swedish%20warm%2Dblooded%20horse
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- trait suédois
1, record 11, French, trait%20su%C3%A9dois
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-03-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Paso Fino horse
1, record 12, English, Paso%20Fino%20horse
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Paso Fino 1, record 12, English, Paso%20Fino
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The horses are shown at three gaits : paso fino, paso corto and paso largo. 1, record 12, English, - Paso%20Fino%20horse
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cheval paso fino
1, record 12, French, cheval%20paso%20fino
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- paso fino 1, record 12, French, paso%20fino
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom d'une race. 1, record 12, French, - cheval%20paso%20fino
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-12-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- harness race
1, record 13, English, harness%20race
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horse race between people riding in sulkies behind horses that are trotting or pacing. 2, record 13, English, - harness%20race
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Harness races take place on a track. A sulky(light two-wheeled cart) is used, and the winner is the horse that crosses the finish line first without changing gaits. 3, record 13, English, - harness%20race
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- course attelée
1, record 13, French, course%20attel%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Epreuve de trotteurs avec sulky. 2, record 13, French, - course%20attel%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-09-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- slow gait
1, record 14, English, slow%20gait
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- slow-gait 2, record 14, English, slow%2Dgait
correct, noun
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the gaits of the five-gaited horse, the slow gait is sometimes called a "stepping pace" which means that two legs on the same side of the animal move simultaneously, but the hind foot contacts the ground slightly before the front foot. The slow gait is the precursor to the rack. 1, record 14, English, - slow%20gait
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Among American Saddlebreds exclusively; gaits are walk, trot, slow-gait, rack and canter. 2, record 14, English, - slow%20gait
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- allure lente
1, record 14, French, allure%20lente
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cinq allures du cheval de selle américain sont le pas, le trot, le galop, l'allure lente et le rack. 1, record 14, French, - allure%20lente
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2005-09-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- five-gaited horse
1, record 15, English, five%2Dgaited%20horse
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- gaited saddler 2, record 15, English, gaited%20saddler
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the gaits of the five-gaited horse, the slow gait is sometimes called a "stepping pace" which means that two legs on the same side of the animal move simultaneously, but the hind foot contacts the ground slightly before the front foot. 3, record 15, English, - five%2Dgaited%20horse
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Among American Saddlebreds exclusively; gaits are walk, trot, slow-gait, rack and canter. 2, record 15, English, - five%2Dgaited%20horse
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- cheval à cinq allures
1, record 15, French, cheval%20%C3%A0%20cinq%20allures
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cinq allures du cheval de selle américain sont le pas, le trot, le galop, l'allure lente et le rack. [...] Aujourd'hui, on les élève plutôt pour les foires où ils concourent dans des catégories distinctes pour chevaux à trois allures (pas, trot, galop) ou pour chevaux à cinq allures, selon leur niveau de dressage. 2, record 15, French, - cheval%20%C3%A0%20cinq%20allures
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2005-09-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Fell
1, record 16, English, Fell
correct, noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- Fell pony 1, record 16, English, Fell%20pony
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The original Fell Ponies came from the north of England and are now mainly found on the western side of the Pennines.... Fells are large ponies, standing 13-14 hands(52-56") at the withers although the average is 13. 2 hands. They are well muscled but not drafty, suitable for riding and driving.... The Fell was selected for a combination of strength, agility and style.... Its gaits are smooth and athletic and it is an excellent trotter and jumper. 2, record 16, English, - Fell
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- fell
1, record 16, French, fell
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Fell appartient à une race ancienne dont on peut faire remonter les origines fort bien loin. Il s'est développé sur le versant nord des Pennines, massif de collines escarpées qui divise l Angleterre dans sa longueur. [...] Le Fell, excellent trotteur, actif et d un tempérament particulièrement doux est aussi apprécié comme poney de selle et d attelage. 2, record 16, French, - fell
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- fell
1, record 16, Spanish, fell
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El Fell habita en Inglaterra, en los montes Peninos del oeste y en las montañas de Cumbria en el norte. [...] Son fuertes y enérgicos y, debido a que su tierra de origen es muy montañosa, poseen unos cascos firmes. En la actualidad son populares para el turismo ecuestre, la silla y los enganches, algunos ejemplares se utilizan también para la caza. 2, record 16, Spanish, - fell
Record 17 - internal organization data 2004-09-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- breast plate
1, record 17, English, breast%20plate
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- breastplate 2, record 17, English, breastplate
correct
- breast collar 1, record 17, English, breast%20collar
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device, usually of leather, attached to the saddle to prevent it from slipping back on the horse. 2, record 17, English, - breast%20plate
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A breastplate is used to keep the saddle from sliding back. Most hunters wear breastplates because they go up and down very steep inclines at fast gaits. 3, record 17, English, - breast%20plate
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- bricole
1, record 17, French, bricole
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- collier de poitrine 1, record 17, French, collier%20de%20poitrine
correct, masculine noun
- poitrail 2, record 17, French, poitrail
masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collier destiné à empêcher la selle de glisser en arrière. 2, record 17, French, - bricole
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec d'autres, bâtis en montant, il est nécessaire d'employer un poitrail pour empêcher la selle de glisser vers l'arrière. 2, record 17, French, - bricole
Record 17, Key term(s)
- collier de chasse
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Caza y pesca deportiva
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- petral
1, record 17, Spanish, petral
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Correa o faja que, sujeta por ambos lados a la parte delantera de la silla de montar, aprieta y rodea el pecho de la cabalgadura [...] 2, record 17, Spanish, - petral
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coloca bien el petral para no caerte al cabalgar. 2, record 17, Spanish, - petral
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-05-10
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Akhal-Teke
1, record 18, English, Akhal%2DTeke
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- Akhal-teké 2, record 18, English, Akhal%2Dtek%C3%A9
correct
- Akhal-Teke horse 1, record 18, English, Akhal%2DTeke%20horse
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The exotically beautiful, extravagantly graceful and versatile Akhal-Teke horse was, until recently not well-known outside of the former Soviet Union. This most unusual breed of riding horse, highly regarded for its speed, stamina, comfortable gaits, intelligence and trainability, is currently enjoying a well-deserved surge of popularity outside of its traditional homeland of Turkmenistan and neighboring Russia. 1, record 18, English, - Akhal%2DTeke
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Several colors are possible, but the most common include, bay, black, dun, chestnut, gray and palomino. A distinctive feature is a pronounced metallic sheen, a glossy golden polish overlaying the basic coat color. 1, record 18, English, - Akhal%2DTeke
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- akhal-teké
1, record 18, French, akhal%2Dtek%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- akhal-teke 1, record 18, French, akhal%2Dteke
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Race de cheval] originaire de Russie, ancienne, résistante et descendante du cheval turkmène. 1, record 18, French, - akhal%2Dtek%C3%A9
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sa crinière et sa queue sont courtes et ses robes ont souvent des reflets dorés ou argentés. 1, record 18, French, - akhal%2Dtek%C3%A9
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- Akhal-Teké
1, record 18, Spanish, Akhal%2DTek%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] raza procedente de la antigua URSS, más concretamente de las estepas de Turkmenia. 1, record 18, Spanish, - Akhal%2DTek%C3%A9
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Características físicas: Altura de la cruz: de 145 a 155 centímetros. Capas principales: alazán, leonado y tordo. Suele tener reflejos dorados metálicos. [...]Extremidades largas y ágiles. Cola y crines poco abundantes. En general se trata de un caballo de aspecto noble. 1, record 18, Spanish, - Akhal%2DTek%C3%A9
Record 19 - internal organization data 1995-06-01
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- school walk 1, record 19, English, school%20walk
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- running walk 2, record 19, English, running%20walk
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the brilliant, very collected, cadenced walk of a high school horse; done in the classical manner as in Vienna, the walk, though very brilliant is done in a pace of four-time. 1, record 19, English, - school%20walk
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 DEF
running walk : this is one of the "slow gaits" of the five-gaited saddler. It is a quick, four-beat gait similar to a single-foot but with less elevation and considerably slower. 2, record 19, English, - school%20walk
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- pas d'école
1, record 19, French, pas%20d%27%C3%A9cole
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
le pas d'école s'acquiert par le dressage. La cadence en est plus lente, le cheval rapprochant les battues en diagonale; de plus, les quatre temps ne sont plus tout à fait égaux. 2, record 19, French, - pas%20d%27%C3%A9cole
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1983-06-28
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- united gait
1, record 20, English, united%20gait
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sequences of the footfalls of canter and gallop(...) refer to "united gaits". 1, record 20, English, - united%20gait
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- allure unie 1, record 20, French, allure%20unie
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Allure régulière. 1, record 20, French, - allure%20unie
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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