SHOWJUMPING

showjumping, stadium jumping

(noun) riding horses in competitions over set courses to demonstrate skill in jumping over obstacles

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

showjumping (uncountable)

(sports, horses) A sporting competition where horses are ridden around a course consisting of several jumps, to demonstrate the skill of both the rider and the horse.

Synonyms

• gymkhana

Source: Wiktionary



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