horse show

noun

: an exhibition of horses that usually includes competition in riding, driving, and jumping

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Established in 1955, the show is one of the largest Arabian horse shows in the world. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026 When the National Western brought back the draft horse show in 1981 after a 40-year hiatus, Dennis was the ring steward. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026 The real-life supermodel first met Banuelos, a professional equestrian and horse trainer, at a horse show in the spring of 2023 after moving to Texas. Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 While horse shows and rodeo events have been part of the Fair's history, organizers noted they have not been held every year. S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horse show

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First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of horse show was in 1813

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“Horse show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horse%20show. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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