Definition

A person or horse that participates in the sport of eventing, which includes dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.

Example

The eventer showed great skill during the competition, impressing the judges with their performance.

Conversation

Did you see that eventer at the competition last weekend?

Yeah, that horse was incredible!

I know, right? The way they jumped those obstacles was amazing for an eventer.

Totally! It makes me want to take riding lessons again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eventer → The word is formed from "event" (from Old French *evenement*, meaning occurrence or happening) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An eventer is a person who participates in or organizes events.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is involved in an 'occurrence' ('event') — the '-er' just means a person. An eventer is someone who takes part in events.

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