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eventing

British  
/ ɪˈvɛntɪŋ /

noun

  1. 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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The mental health charity Riders Minds responded to the "desperately sad news" by offering "immediate support" to members of the eventing community.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Equestrian initially was slated to take place at a temporary facility built in the Sepulveda Basin, but the plan shifted toward Galway Downs, where there was existing infrastructure to host dressage, eventing and jumping.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025

At the same Games, a Swiss horse in the eventing was euthanised after being injured in the cross-country, while an Irish horse was able to continue competing in the showjumping despite bleeding from its nostrils.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024

Mr. Rose, a horse trainer and equestrian from the town of Werombi in New South Wales, specializes in eventing, an equestrian sport that includes dressage, cross-country and show jumping.

From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2024

Hua Tian went on to win individual and team gold in eventing on a different horse at the Asian Games, which finished last week in Hangzhou, China.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2023

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