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HORSEMAN [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-11-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rider
1, record 1, English, rider
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- horse rider 2, record 1, English, horse%20rider
correct
- horseman 3, record 1, English, horseman
correct
- horsewoman 4, record 1, English, horsewoman
correct
- horseback rider 5, record 1, English, horseback%20rider
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A man [or woman] who rides on horseback. 6, record 1, English, - rider
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cavalier
1, record 1, French, cavalier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cavalière 2, record 1, French, cavali%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- écuyer 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9cuyer
correct, masculine noun
- écuyère 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9cuy%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui monte à cheval ou qui sait monter à cheval. 5, record 1, French, - cavalier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- jinete
1, record 1, Spanish, jinete
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- adjust the stirrups
1, record 2, English, adjust%20the%20stirrups
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Having settled himself in the saddle the horseman holds his reins in one hand while he adjusts his stirrups. 1, record 2, English, - adjust%20the%20stirrups
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ajuster les étriers
1, record 2, French, ajuster%20les%20%C3%A9triers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Régler la longueur des étriers. 2, record 2, French, - ajuster%20les%20%C3%A9triers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les arbitres assistants mettent en place la selle de l'équipage numéroté, mais c'est au cavalier qu'incombe le droit d'ajuster les étriers. 1, record 2, French, - ajuster%20les%20%C3%A9triers
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- horseman
1, record 3, English, horseman
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- horsewoman 2, record 3, English, horsewoman
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A man or woman knowing a lot about horses and skilled in riding, caring for or managing horses. 3, record 3, English, - horseman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since the purchase of a horse represents a large investment, it would be advisable to have a knowledgeable horseman examine the selected animal. The horseman, in turn, may consult with a veterinarian to determine the soundness of the animal. 4, record 3, English, - horseman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A horseman is not necessarily a horse owner. 3, record 3, English, - horseman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plural: horsemen, horsewomen. 5, record 3, English, - horseman
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- homme de cheval
1, record 3, French, homme%20de%20cheval
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- homme de chevaux 2, record 3, French, homme%20de%20chevaux
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- professionnel du cheval 1, record 3, French, professionnel%20du%20cheval
correct, masculine noun
- professionnelle du cheval 3, record 3, French, professionnelle%20du%20cheval
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne, en général, qui connaît bien les chevaux, les monte, les entraîne et en prend soin. 3, record 3, French, - homme%20de%20cheval
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la source CTA-1F,1982, le terme «expert» rend «horseman» qui est aussi rendu par «homme de chevaux» en pages 2 et 13. L'expression «femme de cheval» ou «femme de chevaux» n'a pas encore été relevée. 3, record 3, French, - homme%20de%20cheval
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «homme de cheval» regroupe les éleveurs, les dresseurs, les pensionneurs, etc. 1, record 3, French, - homme%20de%20cheval
Record 3, Key term(s)
- femme de cheval
- femme de chevaux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gogue
1, record 4, English, gogue
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- de gogue 2, record 4, English, de%20gogue
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The de Gogue is an invention of the French horseman and trainer Rene de Gogue and is based on Rene's theory of the "3 points of major resistance, "and these are in the badly schooled or unschooled horse; 1. The Poll, 2. The mouth, and 3. The base of the neck. 2, record 4, English, - gogue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type of martingale. 3, record 4, English, - gogue
Record 4, Key term(s)
- da gogue
- degogue
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gogue
1, record 4, French, gogue
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 gogue. Il est généralement présenté comme une évolution du chambon. [...] le gogue pousse le dos vers le haut et favorise l'avancée vers l'avant et vers le bas de la tête et de l'encolure. 2, record 4, French, - gogue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chambon : Type d'enrênement abaisseur de la tête. 3, record 4, French, - gogue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-03-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- work a horse
1, record 5, English, work%20a%20horse
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The commissioned veterinarian shall not require a horse to be worked on a racing strip for more than three furlongs. But if a horseman wishes his horse worked for a longer distance, this shall be done. 1, record 5, English, - work%20a%20horse
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- travailler un cheval
1, record 5, French, travailler%20un%20cheval
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'exercer afin de le dresser ou de l'entraîner. 1, record 5, French, - travailler%20un%20cheval
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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