The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word RODEO
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RODEO
- Round-up of stock was carried over
- Sat astride horse, nothing more, in Wild West show
- Staff, English, love equestrian event
- Was up on back of bronco in riding exhibition
- Sat on a bronco, perhaps round here?
- Went on horseback before old cowboy show?
- Travelled over for round-up
- Travelled over for traditional US event
- . Starts to read out inspiring literary work in competition
- Stick on horse to finish first in old Wild West show
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The straight part
We know that "riding competition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case riding competition = rodeo.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RODEO mean?
RODEO noun- A gathering of cattle to be branded.
- A North American sport involving skills with horses, cows and other livestock.
- An entertainment event associated with the sport.
- To perform in a rodeo show.