Definition

Noun: A major equestrian competition held over three consecutive days, with a different equestrian discipline tested each day. The first day features dressage, the second day is cross-country jumping, and the third day is stadium jumping (also known as show jumping). The competition tests the all-around ability, training, and partnership of a horse and rider.

Usage

The term "three-day event" is used to refer to this specific type of equestrian triathlon. It is often used in sports journalism, event listings, and discussions about equestrian sports. - The rider trained for years to compete in her first international three-day event. - Badminton Horse Trials is one of the world's most famous three-day events.

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used more broadly to describe any major competition or activity that lasts for three days, though this is an extension of its primary, specific meaning.
  • The music festival has become a real three-day event for the whole community.

Variants and Related Words

• Eventing: (noun) The equestrian sport that encompasses the three-day event format. A person who participates is an eventer.
  • She is a professional rider who specializes in eventing.

Synonyms

• Horse trials: A common synonym, especially in the UK.
• Combined training: Another term emphasizing the combination of disciplines.

Related Phrases

• CCI (Concours Complet International): The French/international designation for an international three-day event.
• CCIO (Concours Complet International Officiel): Designation for an official international team competition in eventing.

Noun

1. an equestrian competition; the first day is dressage; the second is cross-country jumping; the third is stadium jumping