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Record 1 2016-03-10

English

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

An entire male horse, from birth till he is considered as an adult, which depends on breeds and disciplines (usually from three to five years old).

OBS

For standardbreds, a male horse under four years old and for thoroughbreds, a male horse under five.

Key term(s)
  • foal

French

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

Cheval mâle de sa naissance jusqu'à l'âge de 4 ans.

OBS

De la naissance jusqu'à ce qu'il soit considéré comme un adulte, ce qui dépend des races et des disciplines (en général de trois à cinq ans).

Spanish

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

Caballo macho, no castrado, de menos de cuatro años.

Key term(s)
  • potrillo
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