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HARDDRAVER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Friesian
1, record 1, English, Friesian
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- West Friesian 2, record 1, English, West%20Friesian
correct, noun
- Harddraver 2, record 1, English, Harddraver
correct, noun
- Friesian horse 3, record 1, English, Friesian%20horse
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Friesian breed is one of the oldest domesticated breeds in Europe. It is native to the province of Friesland in the northern Netherlands. ... One of the outstanding characteristics of the Friesian horse is its very long mane and tail. These are never cut and often reach the ground. The breed also has abundant feather and long leg hair reaching from the middle of the leg. The color is always black, and only a white star in the forehead is permissible. 3, record 1, English, - Friesian
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frison
1, record 1, French, frison
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- frison occidental 1, record 1, French, frison%20occidental
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Race d'origine hollandaise. 1, record 1, French, - frison
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- frisón
1, record 1, Spanish, fris%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Son originarios de la región de los países bajos llamada Frisisa y constituyen una de las razas más antiguas de Europa. A pesar de que sus orígenes entroncan con las razas de sangre fría, los frisones fueron mejorados cruzándolos con caballos de pura raza española y orientales. ... Sus fuertes extremidades están recubiertas de pelaje. ... Capa: Castaña oscura. Se admite que tengan un pequeño lucero blanco. 1, record 1, Spanish, - fris%C3%B3n
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