1. to move with a high-stepping trot in place, as a horse; to execute a piaffe
Usage: equestrian term; third-person singular present or plural present

1. a movement in dressage in which a horse trots in place with high, rhythmic steps
Usage: equestrian term; plural form

Examples

• The trained stallion piaffes gracefully during the dressage competition.
• She practiced piaffes with her horse every morning in the arena.
• The rider's horse piaffes with impressive elevation and rhythm.
• Piaffes require months of patient training to perfect.
• At the show, the dressage horse executed several beautiful piaffes.