show jumping
noun
: the competitive riding of horses one at a time over a set course of obstacles in which the winner is judged according to ability and speed
show jumper
noun
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This prestigious show runs from June to September and features top-level competition in disciplines like show jumping and dressage.
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Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2024
In 1912, de Coubertin updated the ancient pentathlon with equestrian show jumping, fencing, swimming, running and target shooting.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2024
His early successes drew the attention of a Welsh show jumping champion named David Broome, who saw Mafokate compete at a show in Cape Town in the late 1970s.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2024
Mathilde became interested in show jumping around age 12.
—Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
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Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2024
In 1912, de Coubertin updated the ancient pentathlon with equestrian show jumping, fencing, swimming, running and target shooting.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2024
His early successes drew the attention of a Welsh show jumping champion named David Broome, who saw Mafokate compete at a show in Cape Town in the late 1970s.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2024
Mathilde became interested in show jumping around age 12.
—Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
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“Show jumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20jumping. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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