Cryptic crossword clue
Space in US prepared for showjumping competition 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PUISSANCE

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The straight part
We know that "showjumping competition" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showjumping competition = puissance.
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 PUISSANCE mean?

PUISSANCE noun
  1. Power, might or potency.
  2. Often Puissance: the high-jump component of the sport of show jumping.

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