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HORSE TRIALS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Horse Trials New Brunswick
1, record 1, English, Horse%20Trials%20New%20Brunswick
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HTNB 2, record 1, English, HTNB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... Horse Trials New Brunswick is an organization established to promote and foster the equestrian sport of horse trials and eventing in the province of New Brunswick... 2, record 1, English, - Horse%20Trials%20New%20Brunswick
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Horse Trials New Brunswick
1, record 1, French, Horse%20Trials%20New%20Brunswick
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- HTNB 2, record 1, French, HTNB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Horse Trials Nova Scotia
1, record 2, English, Horse%20Trials%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HTNS 2, record 2, English, HTNS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[HTNS’ mission is] to foster and encourage [the] safe and fun enjoyment of the sport of horse trials(eventing) through regular training and education of riders, coaches, horses and officials. 3, record 2, English, - Horse%20Trials%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Horse Trials Nova Scotia
1, record 2, French, Horse%20Trials%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HTNS 2, record 2, French, HTNS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Horse Trials Association
1, record 3, English, Alberta%20Horse%20Trials%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AHTA 2, record 3, English, AHTA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial organization. [Its mission is] to promote and develop 3-day eventing in Alberta and Canada and assist in producing Olympic athletes. 3, record 3, English, - Alberta%20Horse%20Trials%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Horse Trials Association
1, record 3, French, Alberta%20Horse%20Trials%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AHTA 2, record 3, French, AHTA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- eventing
1, record 4, English, eventing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- three-day event 2, record 4, English, three%2Dday%20event
correct
- horse trials 3, record 4, English, horse%20trials
correct, plural
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eventing. The demanding eventing competition takes place over three days: day 1 is dressage, day 2 is a cross-country race over a long distance on mixed terrain and day 3 is jumping. 4, record 4, English, - eventing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Eventing could be termed an "equestrian triathlon." It involves working with a horse both on the flat and over fences. The three phases are dressage, endurance (or cross-country), and show jumping. 5, record 4, English, - eventing
Record 4, Key term(s)
- horse trial
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- concours complet
1, record 4, French, concours%20complet
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concours complet est une épreuve exigeante qui se déroule sur trois jours : le jour 1 est l’épreuve du dressage, le jour 2 est l’épreuve du cross, un long parcours en terrain varié, et le jour 3 est l’épreuve du saut d’obstacles. 2, record 4, French, - concours%20complet
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le concours complet est la troisième discipline olympique en sports équestres […] Le complet vise à évaluer l’ensemble des aptitudes du cheval ainsi, la compétition se divise en trois épreuves distinctes : le dressage, le cross et le saut d’obstacles. C’est donc la polyvalence du cheval et du cavalier qui est jugée. 3, record 4, French, - concours%20complet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- concurso completo
1, record 4, Spanish, concurso%20completo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El concurso completo, que conlleva un gran esfuerzo físico, se desarrolla durante tres días: el primer día es el adiestramiento, el segundo día se realiza la carrera a campo traviesa de gran distancia en terreno mixto, y el tercer día se realizan los saltos. 2, record 4, Spanish, - concurso%20completo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Horse Trials Association
1, record 5, English, Ontario%20Horse%20Trials%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- OHTA 1, record 5, English, OHTA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The OHTA is committed to the development of the sport of Eventing in Ontario. Our goals are to encourage the sport of eventing through competitions, clinics and educational activities. Our organization seeks to promote and create a love of the sport, as well as a true appreciation and understanding of the horse. The OHTA is a non-for-profit organization, established for its educational and promotional endeavors. 1, record 5, English, - Ontario%20Horse%20Trials%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Horse Trials Association
1, record 5, French, Ontario%20Horse%20Trials%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- OHTA 1, record 5, French, OHTA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 5, French, - Ontario%20Horse%20Trials%20Association
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dash
1, record 6, English, dash
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- dash race 2, record 6, English, dash%20race
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A race that is decided on a single trial. 1, record 6, English, - dash
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dashes may take place in a series of two or three trials that are governed by one entry fee for the series, in which case a horse must start in all dashes. 1, record 6, English, - dash
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Finish a dash. 1, record 6, English, - dash
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- course à essai
1, record 6, French, course%20%C3%A0%20essai
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Course comportant une seule épreuve. 2, record 6, French, - course%20%C3%A0%20essai
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les courses à essai peuvent être organisées par séries de deux ou trois épreuves pour lesquelles un seul droit d'inscription est requis pour la série, pourvu que le cheval prenne le départ dans chacune de ces épreuves. 2, record 6, French, - course%20%C3%A0%20essai
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Terminer une course à essai. 2, record 6, French, - course%20%C3%A0%20essai
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-11-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Horse Trials Canada
1, record 7, English, Horse%20Trials%20Canada
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HTC 2, record 7, English, HTC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Concours complet Canada
1, record 7, French, Concours%20complet%20Canada
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-05-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Horse Trials British Columbia
1, record 8, English, Horse%20Trials%20British%20Columbia
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Horse Trials British Columbia
1, record 8, French, Horse%20Trials%20British%20Columbia
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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