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CHANGE LEG [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- change of leg
1, record 1, English, change%20of%20leg
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- change of lead 2, record 1, English, change%20of%20lead
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At gallop or canter, action of the horse changing from one leg to the other, from a canter at right to a canter at left or the opposite; if performed in the dressage event, a change of gait at the request of the rider. 3, record 1, English, - change%20of%20leg
Record 1, Key term(s)
- change of foot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- changement de pied
1, record 1, French, changement%20de%20pied
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au galop, action du cheval qui change spontanément de pied, va du galop à droite au galop à gauche ou l'inverse; en dressage, modification d'allure à la demande du cavalier. 2, record 1, French, - changement%20de%20pied
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cambio de pie
1, record 1, Spanish, cambio%20de%20pie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
EL CAMBIO DE PIE SIMPLE (CON PASOS INTERMEDIOS). Es un cambio de pie en el que el caballo al galope, cae al paso y, después de un máximo de tres o cuatro pasos y a este aire, vuelve a salir al galope y sobre la otra mano. 2, record 1, Spanish, - cambio%20de%20pie
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-07-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reverse
1, record 2, English, reverse
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- reverse of legs 2, record 2, English, reverse%20of%20legs
correct
- change of leg 3, record 2, English, change%20of%20leg
correct
- reversal 4, record 2, English, reversal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique in the last part of the follow-through in shot put, hammer and discus throws, used to gain body balance and to avoid fouling by stepping on or outside the circle (i.e. a recovery mechanism following the release of the implement). 5, record 2, English, - reverse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After the shot has left the hand, a quick movement reversing the position of the feet transfers the body weight on to the right foot. An extension of this foot tends to stop the forward motion of the body, and in turn prevents a foul. 5, record 2, English, - reverse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "reverse" is most commonly used. 6, record 2, English, - reverse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Technique/tactics - throwing events. 7, record 2, English, - reverse
Record 2, Key term(s)
- leg reversal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- changement de pied
1, record 2, French, changement%20de%20pied
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- changement d'appui 2, record 2, French, changement%20d%27appui
correct, masculine noun
- changement de jambes 3, record 2, French, changement%20de%20jambes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour éviter de sortir du cercle après une poussée complète, c'est-à-dire lorsque le poids a été poussé le plus loin possible en avant, le lanceur effectue un changement de pied. La jambe gauche est portée en arrière pendant que la droite, vivement placée contre le butoir, fléchit et que le tronc se casse, arrêtant ainsi le mouvement vers l'avant et permettant de rétablir l'équilibre. 4, record 2, French, - changement%20de%20pied
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique - lancers. 5, record 2, French, - changement%20de%20pied
Record 2, Key term(s)
- changement de jambe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-02-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- change lead
1, record 3, English, change%20lead
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- change leg 2, record 3, English, change%20leg
correct, verb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Change lead with an action of the left rein, moving your left shoulder back, instantaneously followed by an action of the whip on the left and the action of the left leg behind the girth. 1, record 3, English, - change%20lead
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
If a horse is so far broken in, so far under control of hand and leg, as to be unable to do anything unless you wish it, all his capabilities are at your disposal; you can throw the weight on each limb in succession, and change leg at every stride. 3, record 3, English, - change%20lead
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competitive horseback riding term. 4, record 3, English, - change%20lead
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- changer de pied
1, record 3, French, changer%20de%20pied
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme d'équitation. 2, record 3, French, - changer%20de%20pied
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Changer de pied en l'air. 3, record 3, French, - changer%20de%20pied
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cambiar de pie
1, record 3, Spanish, cambiar%20de%20pie
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cambiar de pie en el aire. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cambiar%20de%20pie
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- change of leg
1, record 4, English, change%20of%20leg
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure skating term(s). 1, record 4, English, - change%20of%20leg
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- changement de jambe
1, record 4, French, changement%20de%20jambe
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage artistique. 1, record 4, French, - changement%20de%20jambe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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