prancing

(verb) to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others. Synonyms: tittup, swagger, ruffle, prance, strut, sashay, cock. Example: "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house."

(verb) spring forward on the hind legs. Synonyms: prance. Example: "The young horse was prancing in the meadow."

(verb) cause (a horse) to bound spring forward. Synonyms: prance.

(verb) ride a horse such that it springs and bounds forward. Synonyms: prance.