eventing
noun
event·ing
i-ˈven-tiŋ 
: an equestrian competition that typically takes place over 3 days and includes the events of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping
Eventing is essentially a triathlon for horses, including a dressage test of mandatory figures, an endurance phase of cross-country galloping and jumping and show jumping.—
Ellen Filmer, The Oregonian (Portland, Oregon), 18 Dec. 2009
Ellen Filmer, The Oregonian (Portland, Oregon), 18 Dec. 2009Despite having the most off-putting name in sport, three-day eventing is always a whale of a show.—Newsweek, 5 Aug. 1996
Newsweek, 5 Aug. 1996An Olympic sport since 1912, eventing originated as a way to test the ability and endurance of military horses.—Katie Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2008
Katie Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2008Dictionary Entries Near eventing
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“Eventing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eventing. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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