water jump

American  

noun

1. any small body of water that a horse must jump over, as in a steeplechase.

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water jump British  

noun

1. a ditch, brook, or pond over which athletes or horses must jump in a steeplechase or similar contest

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Etymology

Origin of water jump

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

There was further injury heartbreak for Sarah Tait, who fell at a water jump less than two minutes into her women's 3,000m steeplechase heat.

From BBC

After previously competing primarily in the 1,500 meters, she made a sudden switch this spring to the 3,000-meter steeplechase — an obstacle race that includes both hurdles and water jumps.

From Seattle Times

For track events, starting blocks should be cleaned between each race, chlorine added to the water jump for the steeplechase and relay batons cleaned “between each use”.

From Reuters

When the fast-moving water hits the low-speed pool below, the surface of the water jumps upward, forming a breaking wave that stays in place and marks the boundary between the two flows.

From Scientific American

She made the switch leading into the London world championships and was so raw that she simply forgot to cut inside for the first water jump.

From Seattle Times