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The frequent practice of riding? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

habit

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'the frequent practice' is the definition.
'habit' can be an answer for 'practice' (habit is a kind of practice). I am unsure of the 'the frequent' bit.

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(Other definitions for habit that I've seen before include "Ingrained behaviour" , "Addiction to a drug" , "can cause addiction" , "Custom - costume" , "Custom; riding dress" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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