steeplechasing
/ˈstipəlˌtʃeɪsɪŋ/
noun
- The sport or activity of racing horses over a course with fences, ditches, and other obstacles.
- The festival featured several days of steeplechasing events.
- She has been involved in steeplechasing for over a decade as a trainer.
- Steeplechasing is a popular equestrian sport in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
- The track and field event in which runners race over barriers and water jumps.
- The water jump is the most challenging part of steeplechasing.
- He took up steeplechasing in college and later competed internationally.
- Steeplechasing requires both speed and endurance to clear the obstacles.