/ˈpiːɑːf/ or /piːˈæf/ (PY-af or py-AHF)

Definitions

1. noun

A high-stepping gait in which a horse takes two strides, with the hind legs lifting off the ground in unison with the fore legs of the next stride, typically performed by a horse in dressage.

“The rider guided her horse through a series of elegant piaffes, impressing the judges with their precision and control.”