verb
- past tense of piaffe: (of a horse) to move with a high-stepping trot in place or nearly in place, without forward progress
Usage: equestrian term; used in dressage and horsemanship
Examples
- The dressage horse piaffed gracefully across the arena.
- During the performance, the stallion piaffed with perfect rhythm and elevation.
- The trainer worked with the young horse until it piaffed on command.
- As the rider waited at the gate, her mount piaffed impatiently.
- The horse piaffed in place, showing off its training and strength.