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HORSEMAN [2 records]

Record 1 2013-11-05

English

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

A man [or woman] who rides on horseback.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Personne qui monte à cheval ou qui sait monter à cheval.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
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Record 2 2011-06-06

English

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

A man or woman knowing a lot about horses and skilled in riding, caring for or managing horses.

CONT

Since the purchase of a horse represents a large investment, it would be advisable to have a knowledgeable horseman examine the selected animal. The horseman, in turn, may consult with a veterinarian to determine the soundness of the animal.

OBS

A horseman is not necessarily a horse owner.

OBS

Plural: horsemen, horsewomen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Personne, en général, qui connaît bien les chevaux, les monte, les entraîne et en prend soin.

OBS

Dans la source CTA-1F,1982, le terme «expert» rend «horseman» qui est aussi rendu par «homme de chevaux» en pages 2 et 13. L'expression «femme de cheval» ou «femme de chevaux» n'a pas encore été relevée.

OBS

Le terme «homme de cheval» regroupe les éleveurs, les dresseurs, les pensionneurs, etc.

Key term(s)
  • femme de cheval
  • femme de chevaux

Spanish

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