Definition

Noun: * The sport of riding horses over a course of obstacles in a competition: "Showjumping" is an equestrian event where a horse and rider combination must complete a series of jumps (fences, walls, water) in a specific order within a set time. The goal is to demonstrate precision, control, and skill by clearing the obstacles without faults.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She has been training for years and now competes in international showjumping events.
  • The precision and athleticism required for showjumping are incredible to watch.
  • The final round of the showjumping competition will decide the champion.

Advanced Usage

• "to compete in showjumping": to participate in this specific equestrian sport.
  • Her dream is to compete in showjumping at the Olympic Games.
• "a showjumping course/arena": the designed area containing the obstacles for the competition.
  • The designer created a very technical showjumping course for the national finals.

Variants and Related Words

• Showjumper (n): a horse trained for, or a rider who competes in, showjumping.
  • That grey mare is an excellent showjumper.
• Show jumping (n): An alternative, two-word spelling for the same sport.
• Equestrianism (n): The art or practice of horse riding, which includes showjumping as a discipline.
• Show hunter (n): A related but distinct equestrian competition focusing more on the horse's style and manners over fences.

Synonyms

• Stadium jumping: A synonym often used interchangeably with showjumping.
• Jumping: A general term for the act, often used within the equestrian context to mean showjumping (e.g., "the jumping phase").

Related Phrases

• Clear round: A performance in showjumping with no faults (no knocked rails, refusals, or time penalties).
  • Only three riders managed a clear round in the first qualifier.
• Jump-off: A tie-breaking round used in showjumping when two or more competitors finish with the same score, usually against the clock.
  • The gold medal was decided in a thrilling jump-off.

Noun

1. riding horses in competitions over set courses to demonstrate skill in jumping over obstacles