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buckjumping

British  
/ ˈbʌkˌdʒʌmpɪŋ /

noun

  1. a competitive event for buckjumpers in a rodeo

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She was acting for all the world like an obstinate buckjumping horse.

From The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad by Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick)

There’ll be flash little Maggie, And buckjumping Pat.

From The Old Bush Songs by Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton)

"Tell me about this buckjumping show Bigs mentioned," said Jerry.

From The Sweep Winner by Gould, Nat

"You mean have a real genuine show of buckjumping, and riding, in Sydney, and other places?"

From The Sweep Winner by Gould, Nat

I won medals at buckjumping in Australia, and I held more than several swimming records from the quarter of a mile up. 

From The Red One by London, Jack