covering
n.— «Staying on a horse, or “covering” in rodeo parlance, and having what is judged to be the best ride, is worth $16,000.» —“World Champion” by Robyn Harrison Mountain Mail (Socorro, New Mexico) Dec. 26, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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