Lope (verb)

1. Move with long, easy strides, especially in a relaxed or leisurely way.
2. Gallop with long strides.

Origin:

Mid 19th century (in the sense "gallop with long strides"): of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The horse loped across the field.
2. He loped down the street with a relaxed gait.
3. The dog loped along beside her.
4. He loped towards me with a big smile on his face.
5. The horse loped into the distance.