eventing

/ (ɪˈvɛntɪŋ) /

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noun

the sport of taking part in equestrian competitions (esp three-day events), usually consisting of three sections: dressage, cross-country riding, and showjumping

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Derived forms of eventing

eventer, noun

Words nearby eventing

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How to use eventing in a sentence

The first time the “military test”—dressage, jumping, and eventing—was included in the Olympics was in 1912.
Ann Romney’s Horse Goes to the Olympics: 6 Key Facts About the Sport of Dressage||June 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST