showjump
Horse clears fence
Showjump refers to competitive horse jumping over a course of obstacles.
As a verb, to showjump is to participate in this equestrian sport: She's been showjumping since she was twelve.
The noun showjumper describes either the rider or the horse.
The sport emphasizes clearing fences cleanly and quickly, with penalties for knockdowns or refusals.
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- medalMetal honor token
trophy · ribbon · round · clear · penalties · tiebreaker · elimination · puissance
Mounted rider's seat
- bridleEquine control harness
- stirrupMounted rider's foot support
- reinsBit-attached steering straps
- canterModerate equine gait
gallop · trot · dressage · rider · equitation · breeches · crop · spurs
Boundary structure between properties
- verticalAt right angles groundward
- spreadTo distribute widely
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- wallVertical enclosing structure
gate · plank · rail · double · treble · skinny · corner · rollback
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
medal · trophy · ribbon · round · clear · penalties · tiebreaker · elimination · puissance · derby
saddle
Mounted rider's seat
canter · gallop · trot · dressage · rider · equitation · breeches · crop · spurs · girth
fence
Boundary structure between properties
- verticalAt right angles groundward
- spreadTo distribute widely
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
wall · gate · plank · rail · double · treble · skinny · corner · rollback · bending
timing
Art of choosing moments
rhythm · impulsion · collection · release · two-point · seat · heels · hands · eye · line
mare
Female adult equine
colt · filly · warmblood · thoroughbred · hunter · pony · bay · hooves · mane · fetlock
showjumpdressage
Competitive precision riding
flatwork · trail riding · reining · cross-country · eventing