showjumping

British

/ ˈʃəʊˌdʒʌmpɪŋ /

noun

the riding of horses in competitions to demonstrate skill in jumping over or between various obstacles

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show-jumper noun

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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

Weightlifting must address the historic issue of doping within the sport, while modern pentathlon must finalise its replacement of showjumping, while increasing its appeal to young people.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2022

Schleu was in the lead after two of the five events — swimming and fencing — when she encountered the horse Saint Boy in the showjumping event.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2021

Schleu was in the lead after two of the five events - swimming and fencing - when she encountered the horse Saint Boy in the showjumping event.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2021

He was a triple Australian showjumping champion and was ranked 1,013th in the world rankings.

From Fox News • Jul. 21, 2021

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