showjumping

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showjumping

A rider guides her horse over a tall fence in a showjumping competition.

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.
showjumping

A rider guides her horse over a tall fence in a showjumping competition.

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

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