piaffe

• Substantif désignant un air de haute école dans le dressage équestre, où le cheval exécute un trot très rassemblé, rythmé et relevé, en restant presque sur place.

A noun referring to a dressage movement in which a horse performs a highly collected, cadenced trot while remaining nearly in place.

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   A highly controlled, cadenced trot performed by a horse on the spot, with minimal forward movement, demonstrating collection and balance.

   Piaffer

   • The horse executed a perfect piaffe in the center of the arena.
   • The piaffe is one of the most difficult movements in dressage.
   • The rider asked for a piaffe, and the horse responded with a steady, elevated trot.