eventer
Equestrian triathlon athlete
An eventer is a horse or rider who competes in eventing—an equestrian discipline combining dressage, cross-country, and show jumping over several days.
The term is primarily British: She's been an eventer since her teens.
The horse itself may also be called an eventer: a talented young eventer with good stamina.
Competitive precision riding
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- showjumpingTimed equine obstacle sport
- saddleMounted rider's seat
- bridleEquine control harness
stirrups · girth · canter · trot · gallop · mare · gelding · stallion
One who mounts transport
- competitorOne striving against others
- horsemanSkilled equine rider
- horsewomanFemale equestrian
- jockeyProfessional race rider
trainer · groom · owner · Olympian · champion · amateur · professional · novice
Competition for top rank
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- medalistCompetition award recipient
standings · penalties · elimination · refusal · fall · completion · ranking · selection
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fitnessGood physical shape
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
galloping · cardiovascular · mileage · soundness · longevity · toughness
Steadiness or amount owed
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- timingArt of choosing moments
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
horsemanship · seat · impulsion · collection · suppleness · straightness · rhythm · fitness
dressage
Competitive precision riding
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- showjumpingTimed equine obstacle sport
- saddleMounted rider's seat
bridle · stirrups · girth · canter · trot · gallop · mare · gelding · stallion · half-pass
rider
One who mounts transport
- competitorOne striving against others
- horsemanSkilled equine rider
- horsewomanFemale equestrian
jockey · trainer · groom · owner · Olympian · champion · amateur · professional · novice · advanced
championship
Competition for top rank
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
medalist · standings · penalties · elimination · refusal · fall · completion · ranking · selection
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fitnessGood physical shape
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
recovery · galloping · cardiovascular · mileage · soundness · longevity · toughness
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- timingArt of choosing moments
finesse · horsemanship · seat · impulsion · collection · suppleness · straightness · rhythm · fitness · conditioning
eventerspecialist
Expert in one field
show jumper · barrel racer · cutting horse · polo player · hunter
- current eventsRecent notable happenings
- main eventFeatured performance or contest
- chain of eventsConnected sequence of occurrences
- turn of eventsShift in circumstances
- special eventNoteworthy planned occasion
- event coordinatorsThose who organize gatherings
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