Definition of "steeplechasing" []

• The racing of horses over open country, or over fences (noun)
• Athletics over hurdles and a water jump (noun)

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• "NSA-sanctioned steeplechasing and all kinds of kid and amateur races."
• "The evidence of recent Nationals suggests that seven-year-olds, who lack experience of steeplechasing, have just a 33% chance of keeping their rider in the saddle throughout."
• "This story of enterprise and togetherness is from the top drawer of steeplechasing yarns."