eventing
n.— «In “eventing,” they ride for nothing, which is to say they ride for no money. They ride thoroughbreds over jumps that can kill them, and they do it hoping to get a tote bag with the competition’s name on it.» —“‘Eventing’ no place for mascara brats” by Dave Kindred Atlanta Constitution May 26, 1987. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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