steeplechasing

American  

[stee-puhl-chey-sing] / ˈsti pəlˌtʃeɪ sɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of riding or running in a steeplechase.

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Etymology

Origin of steeplechasing

steeplechase + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The collection, housed in Vine Hill, a red-brick house built in 1804 and its Federal revival addition, represents subjects related to equestrian pursuits such as thoroughbred racing, dressage, eventing, steeplechasing and polo.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2018

Here’s the deal: You pay a lump sum for 49 percent ownership during six prime weeks of the steeplechasing season.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2015

He thrived as first jockey for leading British trainer Paul Nicholls where he enjoyed rides on steeplechasing greats Kauto Star and Denman, and outstanding hurdler Big Buck's.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2015

If Big Buck's were with any trainer other than Nicholls, he would surely have stuck to steeplechasing and may have been a serious Gold Cup contender this year.

From The Guardian • Mar. 25, 2010

During the winter, and extending into the spring, steeplechasing and hurdle racing are carried on at Sandown, Kempton, Gatwick, Lingfield, Newbury and Hurst Park; at Ludlow, Newmarket, Aldershot, Birmingham, Manchester, Windsor and other places.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various