piaffing

/piˈæfɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of piaffe; performing the piaffer movement.
    • The horse was piaffing gracefully in the center of the ring.
    • She spent months training her gelding to start piaffing on command.
    • The audience applauded as the stallion began piaffing with perfect rhythm.
adjective
  1. Describing a horse that is performing the piaffer movement.
    • The piaffing mare caught the judge's eye with her elevated steps.
    • A piaffing movement requires the horse to be fully collected.
    • The piaffing horse showed incredible energy and control.