Definition
piaffers
noun
- Plural of piaffer; horses or riders that perform the piaffe (a dressage movement in which a horse trots in place).
Usage: equestrian; technical
verb
- Third-person singular present tense of piaffe; to perform a piaffe or to move with a prancing, high-stepping gait.
Usage: equestrian
Examples
- The trained piaffers demonstrated their skill at the international dressage competition.
- The stallion piaffers gracefully across the arena, his hooves barely touching the ground.
- Several piaffers were featured in the equestrian exhibition.
- The horse piaffers in place, showing perfect rhythm and balance.
- Expert riders guide their piaffers through the intricate movements of classical dressage.