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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

The Festival of British eventing at Gatcombe Park has been cancelled due to the cost of running the event.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

China had finished second to Australia to secure an entry in the 16-nation team eventing lineup at the Olympics.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

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