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THAT IS ONE HORSE SHOW [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pole
1, record 1, English, pole
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rail 1, record 1, English, rail
correct, noun
- bar 2, record 1, English, bar
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horizontal bar of wood extending between two posts and used as an element of an obstacle to be jumped over by the horse and rider in show jumping; it is set so that, if touched, it can fall from the rests. 3, record 1, English, - pole
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The designer [of a show jumping course] can choose from a wide range of jumps that fall into three main categories : uprights, spreads, and triples. Uprights are jumps with the elements placed one above the other. An example is the post and rail, which has poles placed one above the other between two posts. This jump can generally be made higher or lower by adjusting the rests or cups on to the posts. A spread in an obstacle set up so that the horse has to jump both height and width. Spreads include the well-known water jump, the double oxer(two sets of uprights with a hedge sandwiched between), and the hog's back(three parallel rails, with the middle rail higher than the other two). The most common triple is the triple bars, which has three poles on separate supports. The poles are set [at] different heights, with the lowest one at the front. The jumps looks a bit like a staircase. Combinations are two or more jumps placed so close together that the horse can take only one or two strides between each one. Three jumps is the maximum in a combination. 4, record 1, English, - pole
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- barre
1, record 1, French, barre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perche de bois de forme cylindrique s'étendant à l'horizontale entre deux montants et entrant dans la composition d'un obstacle que doit franchir le cavalier et sa monture en saut d'obstacles; elle est retenue aux supports de façon à tomber si accrochée au passage. 2, record 1, French, - barre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concepteur [d'un parcours de saut d'obstacles] peut choisir parmi une vaste gamme d'obstacles qui se divisent en 3 principales catégories : les obstacles droits, larges, et triples. Les obstacles droits ont des éléments placés les uns au-dessus des autres. C'est le cas, par exemple, de la stationata. Les barres horizontales superposées sont soutenues aux extrémités par 2 poteaux. On peut normalement hausser ou abaisser cet obstacle en ajustant les supports sur les poteaux. L'obstacle large fait sauter le cheval en hauteur et en largeur. Parmi les obstacles larges, on retrouve la fameuse rivière, l'oxer double (2 plans de barres parallèles avec une haie entre les 2) et l'obstacle de volée (3 barres parallèles, l'élément du milieu étant supérieur aux 2 autres). Les triples barres constituent l'obstacle triple le plus répandu. Les barres sont disposées en escalier, c'est-à-dire que la plus basse est devant. Les combinaisons sont formées de 2 ou plusieurs obstacles distancés de façon à ce que le cheval ne puisse prendre qu'une ou 2 foulées entre chacun d'eux. Une combinaison peut comporter un maximum de 3 obstacles. 3, record 1, French, - barre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- barra
1, record 1, Spanish, barra
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de obstáculo empleado en concursos de saltos y en pistas de campo consistente en unos palos verticales entre los cuales se colocan otros en posición horizontal. 1, record 1, Spanish, - barra
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games of Chance
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- SHOW bet
1, record 2, English, SHOW%20bet
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- SHOW wager 1, record 2, English, SHOW%20wager
correct, see observation
- SHOW 1, record 2, English, SHOW
correct, see observation, noun
- SHOW 1, record 2, English, SHOW
correct, see observation, noun
- show 2, record 2, English, show
correct, noun, Canada, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the three types of bets on racehorses known as "straight wagers"; to win with this bet, one’s horse must finish first, second or third. 3, record 2, English, - SHOW%20bet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"SHOW" is used in the province of Québec. The type of wager could be stated with or without the words "bet" or "wager". To bet $2. 00 that the horse number 4, GALWAY BOY, will finish first, second or third, one should say :"$2. 00 to Show on No. 4". 3, record 2, English, - SHOW%20bet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Written "SHOW", "Show", "show", or "show" (in italics). 3, record 2, English, - SHOW%20bet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In Canada, "show" can refer to the horse and may be used to mean third place. 4, record 2, English, - SHOW%20bet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Horse racing term. 4, record 2, English, - SHOW%20bet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de hasard
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pari CLASSÉ
1, record 2, French, pari%20CLASS%C3%89
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- CLASSÉ 2, record 2, French, CLASS%C3%89
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- classé 3, record 2, French, class%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En course de chevaux, un des trois genres de paris sur un seul cheval connus sous le nom de «paris simples»; pour gagner, le cheval d'un parieur doit terminer parmi les trois premiers. 4, record 2, French, - pari%20CLASS%C3%89
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«CLASSÉ» est utilisé au Québec. Le genre de pari peut être énoncé avec ou sans le mot «pari». Pour gager 2,00 $ que le cheval numéro 4, GALWAY BOY, terminera premier, deuxième ou troisième, on doit dire au guichet : «2,00 $ - Classé - N° 4». 4, record 2, French, - pari%20CLASS%C3%89
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On relève «CLASSÉ», «Classé» et «classé». 4, record 2, French, - pari%20CLASS%C3%89
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Au Canada «classé» peut se référer au cheval et désigner la troisième place. 5, record 2, French, - pari%20CLASS%C3%89
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Terme de courses de chevaux. 5, record 2, French, - pari%20CLASS%C3%89
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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