Definition

Noun: 1. A horse trained to lift its feet high off the ground while walking or trotting: This term specifically refers to a horse, often of a particular breed like the American Saddlebred or Tennessee Walking Horse, that has been trained to perform an exaggerated, high-stepping gait. This movement is characterized by exceptional flexion of the knees and hocks, creating a flashy and showy appearance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The elegant high stepper won first place in the harness class with its precise and dramatic gait.
  • You can often see a high stepper performing in parades or horse shows.
  • Training a high stepper requires patience and skill to develop its distinctive action.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe a person who walks or behaves in a proud, showy, or ostentatious manner, drawing attention to themselves.
  • He entered the room like a high stepper, confident and commanding everyone's gaze.

Variants and Related Words

• High-stepping (adj): Describing the characteristic gait itself or anything that resembles it in a showy manner.
  • The band performed with a high-stepping rhythm.

Synonyms

• Gaited horse (specifically for show gaits)
• Saddle horse (in certain contexts)
• Show horse

Related Phrases

• To have a high step: To walk with a lifted, proud gait.
  • The model had a high step as she walked down the runway.

Noun

1. a horse trained to lift its feet high off the ground while walking or trotting