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ANDALOU [2 records]

Record 1 2004-06-03

English

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

Spanish horse breed.

CONT

The Andalusian takes its name from Andalusia, the region in southern Spain where it was first bred. Because it combines graceful movement with a willing temperament, it makes a quality dressage horse. ...A magnificent head is set on to a fairly thick neck, with sloping shoulders and an elegantly proportioned body. The hindquarters are broad and the legs strong. The mane and tail hair is thick and long, with the tail set low.

French

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

Race issue de chevaux orientaux introduits en Espagne durant l'occupation maure.

Spanish

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

Andaluz [...] Su procedencia es puramente española, de ahí que se le reconozca también con el nombre de “Caballo español”.

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Record 2 2004-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
OBS

A native or resident of Andalousie.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
OBS

Habitant ou personne originaire de la ville d'Andalousie.

OBS

Pluriel : les Andalous, les Andalouses.

Spanish

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