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Meet Felix — Rising Star Yearling with Youth Trainer Haily Chitwood!

Written by Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary | Aug 17, 2025 3:03:51 AM
Felix has gone from curious but unhandled to a friendly, fun yearling who loves learning new things. Under Haily’s patient guidance, he’s building skills, confidence, and a great foundation for his future partner.
 
Check out all the things they’ve learned together so far:
Easy to catch and enjoys people
Leads and loads into a trailer
Stands tied (still building patience)
Likes grooming and accepts fly spray
Gives all four feet and was great for his first trim
Learning to lunge in the round pen and picking it up quickly
 
Felix is going to grow into the kind of gelding everyone loves to have around — steady, willing, and uncomplicated. He’s the type who will quietly do the job without fuss, making him a great match for someone who values a dependable and good-natured partner.
 
Available at the 2025 Dakota Showdown Finale – August 23–24 in Yankton, SD
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