verb
- to perform a capriole; to leap or bound in a playful or spirited manner
Usage: equestrian term; often used in dressage
noun
- the act or instance of performing a capriole; a playful leap or bound
Usage: equestrian term
Examples
- The horse was caprioling across the arena during the dressage performance.
- The stallion's caprioling delighted the spectators at the equestrian event.
- The rider trained the horse to execute perfect caprioling movements.
- The young colt began caprioling playfully in the pasture.
- Caprioling requires both strength and grace from the horse.