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UNDER SADDLE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stirrup
1, record 1, English, stirrup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A U-shaped loop of nonelastic tape used to create lateral stability ... 2, record 1, English, - stirrup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The basket weave taping technique encompasses the entire ankle. It uses : anchors around the ankle; stirrups(tape in a longitudinal direction going under the foot from medial to lateral direction, simulation [of] the stirrup in a horse's saddle) ;spurs... ;reverse sixes... ;sixes... ;a heel lock... ;and lock-offs... 3, record 1, English, - stirrup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étrier
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9trier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- saddle pad
1, record 2, English, saddle%20pad
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pad or blanket used under the saddle for protection to both saddle and horse... 2, record 2, English, - saddle%20pad
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May be rectangular (saddle blanket) or saddle-shaped (numnah). 3, record 2, English, - saddle%20pad
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tapis de selle
1, record 2, French, tapis%20de%20selle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coussin de selle 2, record 2, French, coussin%20de%20selle
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Préserve efficacement contre les blessures [...] en feutre ou en peau de mouton, il épouse la forme de la selle [ou peut être rectangulaire.] 3, record 2, French, - tapis%20de%20selle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- manta
1, record 2, Spanish, manta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- mantilla 1, record 2, Spanish, mantilla
correct, feminine noun
- sudadero 1, record 2, Spanish, sudadero
correct, masculine noun
- pelero 1, record 2, Spanish, pelero
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- quarter horse
1, record 3, English, quarter%20horse
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- quarterhorse 2, record 3, English, quarterhorse
correct, see observation
- American quarter horse 3, record 3, English, American%20quarter%20horse
correct
- Quarterhorse 4, record 3, English, Quarterhorse
correct, see observation
- American Quarterhorse 4, record 3, English, American%20Quarterhorse
correct, see observation
- Quarter horse 4, record 3, English, Quarter%20horse
correct, see observation
- American Quarter horse 4, record 3, English, American%20Quarter%20horse
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alert cobby muscular horse developed on the ranges of the United States for great endurance under the saddle and now commonly recognized as a distinct breed; so called for its high speed for distances up to a quarter of a mile. 5, record 3, English, - quarter%20horse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The quarter horse is a relatively small horse but its quick reaction to commands makes it a popular choice on the ranch or as a rodeo horse, as well as for polo playing. 6, record 3, English, - quarter%20horse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Designations with capital letters when referring to a breed of horses. Since 1990, the one-word form "quarterhorse" tends to be more widely used. 6, record 3, English, - quarter%20horse
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- quarter horse
1, record 3, French, quarter%20horse
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- quarter-horse 2, record 3, French, quarter%2Dhorse
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- quarterhorse 3, record 3, French, quarterhorse
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cheval américain de taille moyenne provenant du croisement de pur-sang anglais avec des juments du pays descendant, pour la plupart, de chevaux jadis importés d'Espagne ou des États-Unis. Le quarterhorse tient son nom du fait qu'on l'élevait spécialement pour courir le quart de mille. 4, record 3, French, - quarter%20horse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sa sélection s'oriente maintenant vers un type susceptible de satisfaire au travail quotidien sur le ranch et dans les différentes disciplines équestres. 5, record 3, French, - quarter%20horse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La graphie en deux mots (quarter horse), identique à la graphie anglaise la plus courante, semble la meilleure. Cependant, il arrive qu'un terme en deux mots se dote d'un trait d'union lorsqu'il est retenu en français. Depuis 1990, l'utilisation de «quarterhorse» en un seul mot tend à se confirmer. 6, record 3, French, - quarter%20horse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuarto de milla
1, record 3, Spanish, cuarto%20de%20milla
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Roadster Division
1, record 4, English, Roadster%20Division
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A category of competition ruled by the Canadian Equestrian Federation. 2, record 4, English, - Roadster%20Division
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Roadsters shall be shown to a Bike, Road Wagon, or Buggy or Caffery style... at a jog trot, road gait and then at speed;... to be judged on manners, performance, speed, quality, pace, action, style, uniformity and equipment;... single roadster, pair of roadsters, and roadsters under saddle(at speed, not more than 5 horses at one time in a small ring and not more than 8 in a large ring). 1, record 4, English, - Roadster%20Division
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- catégorie des roadsters
1, record 4, French, cat%C3%A9gorie%20des%20roadsters
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une catégorie de chevaux de compétition selon le règlement de la Fédération Équestre Canadienne. 2, record 4, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20des%20roadsters
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On attellera les chevaux de fatigue à un bike, à une voiture de route, à un wagon ou à un buggy de style Caffery. [...] Le cheval sera conduit à petit trot, à l'allure de route et ensuite à fond de train. On jugera le comportement, la performance, la vitesse, la qualité, le train, l'action, le style, la régularité et l'équipement. [...] attelage simple, paire de roadsters ou roadsters montés (dans la présentation à fond de train, pas plus de 5 chevaux à la fois sur petites pistes et pas plus de 8 sur les grandes pistes). 1, record 4, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20des%20roadsters
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lead weight cloth
1, record 5, English, lead%20weight%20cloth
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- weight cloth 2, record 5, English, weight%20cloth
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It often happens that a jockey is too light for the amount of weight which a horse has been set to carry... it often happens that a "weight cloth" is carried. This is a felt cloth with leather pockets, which is placed on the horse's back under the saddle : flat pieces of lead, equivalent to the extra weight required, are put into the pockets of the cloth, and buckled in to prevent their being lost during the race. 3, record 5, English, - lead%20weight%20cloth
Record 5, Key term(s)
- lead saddle cloth
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tapis de plomb
1, record 5, French, tapis%20de%20plomb
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carré de toile placé sous la selle et auquel est fixé, de chaque côté, une poche de cuir destinée à recevoir les plaques de plomb qui vont permettre au jockey d'atteindre le poids désiré. 2, record 5, French, - tapis%20de%20plomb
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En sports équestres, le poids du jockey ou du cavalier comprend, outre le poids de ce dernier, celui de ses bottes et de ses vêtements, du tapis de selle, du tapis de plomb, de la selle et de toutes les pièces qui y sont attachées. 2, record 5, French, - tapis%20de%20plomb
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- under saddle
1, record 6, English, under%20saddle
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ridden 2, record 6, English, ridden
correct, adjective
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horses and ponies are shown... under saddle on the flat(level track or ring). 3, record 6, English, - under%20saddle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
ridden horse 2, record 6, English, - under%20saddle
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- monté
1, record 6, French, mont%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
cheval monté 1, record 6, French, - mont%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-03-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- crupper apron
1, record 7, English, crupper%20apron
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crupper : A leather strap fastened to the saddle and passed under the horse's tail to keep the saddle from moving forward. 2, record 7, English, - crupper%20apron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Harness racing. 1, record 7, English, - crupper%20apron
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tablier à porte-queue
1, record 7, French, tablier%20%C3%A0%20porte%2Dqueue
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Course d'attelage. 1, record 7, French, - tablier%20%C3%A0%20porte%2Dqueue
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-05-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- crupper
1, record 8, English, crupper
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- crupper-strap 2, record 8, English, crupper%2Dstrap
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Leather strap fastened to the saddle and passed under the horse's tail to keep the saddle from moving forward. 3, record 8, English, - crupper
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- croupière
1, record 8, French, croupi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément du harnachement des animaux de selle et de trait (Équidés), qui passe sur la croupe de l'animal, et se rattache en arrière au culeron et vers l'avant, par une courroie, à la selle, au bât, etc. 2, record 8, French, - croupi%C3%A8re
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupera
1, record 8, Spanish, grupera
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- baticola 1, record 8, Spanish, baticola
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- curvature
1, record 9, English, curvature
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sensor array pad for sensing the pressure distribution under a saddle on the back of a horse comprising... sensors conforming to the compound curvature of a horse's back when said pad is placed between a saddle and a horse's back. 1, record 9, English, - curvature
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- courbure
1, record 9, French, courbure
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- cambrure 1, record 9, French, cambrure
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-04-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- crupper dee
1, record 10, English, crupper%20dee
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Here is a real neat crupper I have designed that has no buckles toward the back to catch the tail in and makes it stouter also. It snaps into your crupper dee on your saddle and lets you adjust it up snug with a good roller buckle. 2, record 10, English, - crupper%20dee
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crupper-Leather strap fastened to the saddle and passed under the horse's tail to keep the saddle from moving forward. 3, record 10, English, - crupper%20dee
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Harness driving. 4, record 10, English, - crupper%20dee
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Crupper dee on pad. 4, record 10, English, - crupper%20dee
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- chape de croupière
1, record 10, French, chape%20de%20croupi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sellette 100 mm de large avec bracelets de brancards renforcés cuir, sous ventrière matelassée 60 mm de large, anneaux de sellette, chape de croupière, bouclerie et oeillets de réglage en laiton. 2, record 10, French, - chape%20de%20croupi%C3%A8re
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Croupière [...] Élément du harnachement des animaux de selle et de trait (Équidés), qui passe sur la croupe de l'animal, et se rattache en arrière au culeron et vers l'avant, par une courroie, à la selle, au bât, etc. 3, record 10, French, - chape%20de%20croupi%C3%A8re
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Attelage. 4, record 10, French, - chape%20de%20croupi%C3%A8re
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-04-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- crupper dock
1, record 11, English, crupper%20dock
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- crupper-dock 2, record 11, English, crupper%2Ddock
correct
- crupper-loop 2, record 11, English, crupper%2Dloop
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of the crupper which passes under the horse’s tail. 2, record 11, English, - crupper%20dock
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crupper-Leather strap fastened to the saddle and passed under the horse's tail to keep the saddle from moving forward. 3, record 11, English, - crupper%20dock
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- culeron
1, record 11, French, culeron
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Croupière [...] Élément du harnachement des animaux de selle et de trait (Équidés), qui passe sur la croupe de l'animal, et se rattache en arrière au culeron et vers l'avant, par une courroie, à la selle, au bât, etc. 2, record 11, French, - culeron
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Croupière traditionnelle réglable avec culeron en cuir. 3, record 11, French, - culeron
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attelage. 4, record 11, French, - culeron
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- baticola
1, record 11, Spanish, baticola
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-02-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- collection
1, record 12, English, collection
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A standard pose of a well-handled saddle horse in which it is brought well up to the bit and flexion of the body predominates with jaw relaxed, head arched at the poll, and hocks tucked under the body so that the center of gravity is shifted toward the rear quarters;... 2, record 12, English, - collection
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Collection of a horse. 3, record 12, English, - collection
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- rassembler
1, record 12, French, rassembler
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attitude prise par un cheval que son cavalier a rassemblé, et dans laquelle il est prêt à exécuter immédiatement le mouvement que celui-ci veut lui faire exécuter. 2, record 12, French, - rassembler
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Rassembler d'un cheval. 3, record 12, French, - rassembler
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- reunión
1, record 12, Spanish, reuni%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- colección 1, record 12, Spanish, colecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-01-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- standardbred racing
1, record 13, English, standardbred%20racing
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although in general, standardbred racing refers to the sport of harness racing, standardbred horses may be trotters or pacers and they can be raced in harness or under saddle. 2, record 13, English, - standardbred%20racing
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Information provided by the Ontario Racing Commission (Toronto). 2, record 13, English, - standardbred%20racing
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- course de standardbreds
1, record 13, French, course%20de%20standardbreds
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme utilisé par le Gouvernement de l'Ontario et la «Canadian Trotting Association». 1, record 13, French, - course%20de%20standardbreds
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «course», au singulier, signifie la discipline. Mais, le plus souvent, on utilise en français le terme «courses de chevaux» ayant en tête le fait qu'il se dispute toujours plus d'une course à la fois. 1, record 13, French, - course%20de%20standardbreds
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-04-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- General Sports Regulations
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- local hunter under saddle 1, record 14, English, local%20hunter%20under%20saddle
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Règlements généraux des sports
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cheval de chasse monté 1, record 14, French, cheval%20de%20chasse%20mont%C3%A9
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classe de concours d'équitation. Équivalent proposé par la Fédération canadienne d'équitation. 1, record 14, French, - cheval%20de%20chasse%20mont%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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