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HORSE IMPROVEMENT [2 records]

Record 1 2017-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Horse Husbandry
OBS

[CRTWH's mission is] to register and record purebred Tennessee Walking Horses, both in Canada and internationally, with accuracy and integrity [as well as to preserve] the historical attributes of the breed, while encouraging ongoing improvement in the quality of the Tennessee Walking Horse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Élevage des chevaux

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Horse Husbandry
OBS

In 1934 the federal government enacted a horse improvement policy known as "The Dominion Premium Mare Policy" to promote the use of stallions possessing exceptional merit.

OBS

A cooperative horse-breeding plan, known as the Premium Mare Policy, was in operation at Brandon [Research Station] from 1935 to 1944. Four imported Clydesdale stallions were at stud for the community during that 10-year period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Élevage des chevaux
OBS

Politique sur les juments primées : Traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information par un spécialiste d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada.

Spanish

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