Gaia – Silver Dapple Filly in Training

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 Lineage & Breed Info

 

Breed: Heritage Stock Horse x Thoroughbred x ASH

Color: Silver Dapple

Sire: Hoya Horefrost

Dam: Serenity Park Down Under Girl

Pedigree Link: View full pedigree
Foaled : September 2023

 

 

 Personality & Temperament

 

• Sensitive and responsive — she has a naturally alert and emotionally tuned-in personality

• Compared to Flicker (who is more dominant), Gaia is:

  • Softer

  • More reactive typical of the thouroubred breed

  • Needs confidence building and emotional safety

• She responds well to calm, consistent leadership and clear emotional energy​​​

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 Strengths

 

• Highly intelligent and observant — picks up on cues quickly

• Light and expressive mover — shows elegance in her gaits

• Affectionate and curious once she feels safe

• Already developing trust and responsiveness through natural horsemanship

 

 

Challenges / Areas of Focus

 

• Can be easily overwhelmed — she needs time to process and space to come back into connection

• Requires soft energy and emotional regulation from the trainer

• Prone to flight if pressured too much or confused — success comes through clarity and consistency

 

 

Current Training Focus

 

• Groundwork and liberty training, with emphasis on:

   

  • Mental connection before physical asks

  • Desensitisation (flags, ropes, pads) with lots of choice and softness

  • Touch-and-retreat techniques to build trust

• Leah is teaching Gigi to train Gaia she is working with Gaia gently, helping her gain confidence and stability through structured and compassionate sessions

• Gaia is included in the long-term plan of being gently started under saddle at 2+ years, not “broken in,” aligning with the GGR philosophy