cross-country riding

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cross-country riding - riding horses across country over obstructions to demonstrate horsemanship

equestrian sport - a sport that tests horsemanship

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

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