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WESTPHALIA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Westphalian horse
1, record 1, English, Westphalian%20horse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Westphalian 2, record 1, English, Westphalian
correct, noun
- Westfalen horse 1, record 1, English, Westfalen%20horse
correct
- Westfalen 3, record 1, English, Westfalen
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Westfalen, also known as the Westphalian horse, originates in Westphalia, the North Rhine area of Western Germany.... The Westfalen, or Westphalian horse, possesses a composed and relaxed nature. It is known for its trainability and rideability. It is highly valued by both professional and amateur riders in the show jumping and dressage disciplines. It is a big mover, and as such may not be suited to the casual rider. 3, record 1, English, - Westphalian%20horse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Westphalian or Westfalen horse is a breed of German warmblood with a long and illustrious history. ... These horses are well suited to equestrian sports, especially dressage and jumping, and a number of horses in Olympic competition are Westphalians. 4, record 1, English, - Westphalian%20horse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cheval westphalien
1, record 1, French, cheval%20westphalien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- westphalien 2, record 1, French, westphalien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le westphalien fit une entrée fracassante dans le monde du cheval de compétition à la fin des années 1970. 3, record 1, French, - cheval%20westphalien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Westphalia
1, record 2, English, Westphalia
correct, Europe
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Former province of Prussia, now part of West Germany 1, record 2, English, - Westphalia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Westphalie
1, record 2, French, Westphalie
correct, Europe
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Région historique d'Allemagne. 2, record 2, French, - Westphalie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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