Eventing
e·vent·ing
noun
equestrian riding competition: an equestrian competition that includes dressage,
cross-country riding, and stadium jumping, usually over three days
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The USA Equestrian
Rule Book defines Eventing:
An Eventing Competition includes one or more tests from the following
branches of equitation: dressage, cross-country and jumping. The Federation
and the USEA recognize three types of Eventing Competitions: Tests (Individual
or Combined), Horse Trials, and Events (Two-Day or Three-Day).