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showjumping

British  
/ ˈʃəʊˌdʒʌmpɪŋ /

noun

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

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As a result, showjumping is to be removed from the sport - a change that will come into effect after the Paris Olympics.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024

In exchange, he received bribes worth $1bn, including a mansion in Florida, Rolex watches and showjumping horses.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2022

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 • Jan. 11, 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 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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