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BELGA [4 records]

Record 1 2017-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies)
BE
classification system code, see observation
BEL
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A country of western Europe bordering on the North Sea ...

OBS

Capital: Brussels.

OBS

Inhabitant: Belgian.

OBS

Belgium: common name of the country.

OBS

BE; BEL: codes recognized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
BE
classification system code, see observation
BEL
classification system code, see observation
OBS

État fédéral de l'Europe occidentale, sur la mer du Nord.

OBS

Capitale : Bruxelles.

OBS

Habitant : Belge.

OBS

Belgique : nom usuel du pays.

OBS

BE; BEL : codes reconnus par l'ISO.

PHR

aller en Belgique, visiter la Belgique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
BE
classification system code, see observation
BEL
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Estado de Europa occidental, junto al mar del Norte.

OBS

Capital: Bruselas.

OBS

Habitante :belga.

OBS

Bélgica: nombre usual del país.

OBS

BE; BEL: códigos reconocidos por la ISO.

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Record 2 2004-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

Although Belgium is primarily known for its heavy horse breeds, it also produces the Belgian Warmblood. The Warmblood is bred distinctively as a show horse, excelling in dressage and jumping arenas. ... The Belgian Warmblood stands around 16.2 hands high. The head is alert and full of quality, mainly due to its Anglo-Arabian influence. Withers are well placed and the shoulders are of good riding type. The body is compact with good depth and a back of perfect length. The horse is known to have correct legs and sound hooves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

Quidam est de la race Belge Sang Chaud, il est le chouchou de Valentine et d'Emilie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
  • Cría de ganado caballar
CONT

Precioso Sangre caliente belga con carta, castrado, castaño muy oscuro(casi negro) de 9 años, 1. 70 m. alzada, con carácter pero noble, perfecto estado de salud, muy buenos movimientos, muy buena doma de cuadra.

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Record 3 2004-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

Ardennais, also known as the Belgian Ardennais or Ardennes, is a heavy-boned yet agile breed from the Ardennes region of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. It is one of the earliest heavy breeds, with a recent strong infusion of Brabant blood for size and strength. It has a compact body, short back, and massive legs that are often covered with feathering. The Ardennais is easy to handle and, having developed in a harsh environment, is naturally hardy and economical to keep.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

L'ardennais Belge [...] Riche d'un passé militaire glorieux sous Napoléon d'abord, dans l'armée Belge ensuite, l'Ardennais fut, jusqu'en 1930 environ, un cheval de Trait léger et rapide. [...] Au cours du dernier quart du 19ème siècle,l'Ardennais Belge va subir une transformation profonde sous l'effet de nombreux croisements avec le Brabançon (cheval de Trait Belge de type lourd). [...] L'Ardennais Belge de la seconde moitié de notre siècle ressemble à s'y méprendre à un Brabançon si ce n'est qu'il est de plus petite taille, a une tête plus expressive et un tempérament plus vif.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
  • Cría de ganado caballar
CONT

Ardenés. Caballo descendiente de una vieja raza regional se lo cruza con el ardenés belga y predomina la capa alazana.

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Record 4 2004-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

They are the heaviest of the modern draft breeds, often in excess of 2,200 pounds.... Belgians are also recognizable by their light brown color with white markings on fetlocks, mane and faces, and the tendency toward Roman noses.

CONT

The Belgian usually exceeds 16 hands in height and very often exceeds 18 hands. It is a docile horse and a willing worker. The American Belgian has a relatively large head and short, feathered, muscular legs and large quarters. The feet are large and have minimum feather. In America, its color is usually chestnut or roan with white or blonde mane, tail and points.

CONT

The Brabant (also known as the Brabancon and Belgian Heavy Draught) is a magnificent horse which takes its name from the region in central Belgium where it was first bred.

Key term(s)
  • Belgian draught horse
  • Belgian heavy draft horse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
OBS

[Cheval ayant] la tête relativement petite et expressive, plutôt concave, avec de fortes mâchoires, l'encolure forte et plutôt courte, le garrot charnu qui se confond avec la ligne de l'encolure, le dos court et large, parfois incurvé, le rein court et large, la croupe double profondément sillonnée, dont les masses musculaires sont parfois plus hautes que le garrot, le corps cylindrique, la cuisse puissante, l'épaule longue et charnue, le canon solide et le paturon court avec des poils touffus, les sabots larges manquant un peu de talon. La taille [du Belge] est de 165 à 175 cm, [son] poids d'au moins une tonne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado caballar
CONT

Brabantino [...] Conocido también como Brabançon y como caballo de tiro Belga, es un magnífico caballo que toma su nombre de la región central de Belgica en la que fue criado por primera vez. [...] Es un animal grande, musculoso y elegante, su cabeza es ligeramente cuadrada y pequeña en comparación con el cuerpo. Posee cuello y espaldas fuertes, asi como unos sólidos cuartos traseros. El dorso es corto y el tórax, ancho. Tiene fuertes extremidades, con mucho pelo. [...] Es un caballo dócil, con buen temperamento y muy esforzado y voluntarioso en el trabajo.

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