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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

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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

It is a fifth equestrian medal for Team GB at the picturesque Chateau de Versailles, after team eventing and jumping golds, plus Laura Collett's individual eventing bronze.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024

Watch as Great Britain's Laura Collett guarantees herself a bronze medal in the individual eventing jumping at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 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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