horse show

noun

: an exhibition of horses that usually includes competition in riding, driving, and jumping

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At a horse show named for diamonds, local resident Keara Holland and her American Saddlebred mare Uncommon Jewel were almost destined to come out on top. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2024 Clothing Tote/backpack for gear Horse blanket Grooming gear Jewelry Tickets to a horse show Western phone case 1. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2024 Tickets to a horse show Some of the best gifts aren't physical objects but instead memorable experiences. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2024 Don't forget: There are also some tried and tested fair traditions, like replicas of each New England state's original statehouse and several horse shows. Mike Deehan, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for horse show 

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of horse show was in 1813

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“Horse show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horse%20show. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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