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

They are sons of Olympic showjumping gold medal winner Nick.

From BBC

And in Monday's showjumping, Canter collected just four time faults, giving her a 15-penalty winning margin.

From BBC

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

Schleu lost her chance of a gold medal when the horse Saint Boy, which was assigned to her at random, refused to cooperate during the showjumping round of the modern pentathlon in Tokyo.

From Seattle Times

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