Day One with a Wild Mustang | Twin Peaks 2023 pt 1

First session with my Twin Peaks gelding! Cautious but seems sweet... it may take awhile to develop that curiosity but I'm very excited to go has his pace for this extended period.
Facebook/Instagram: @vanfleetmustangs
Website: vanfleetmustangs.com
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Hey! My name is Sam and I enjoy making content of all my horse adventures and sharing some training tips to help others understand horses a little better. I enjoy competing in Extreme Mustang Makeovers and traveling cross-country with my horses and teaching clinics! I love interacting with all of you so feel free to leave me a comment or message me on Instagram 🙂
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Re-occurring Horses (Personal + Current Training)
Red Mare- 3yo chestnut mare BLM Mustang (Massacre Lake CA)
Red Gelding- 4yo chestnut gelding BLM Mustang (Twin Peaks CA)
Lynx- 9yo 14.2hh grey gelding BLM Mustang (Wood Hills NV)
Calliope- 19yo 16hh pinto mare Draft X (PMU foal)

[@wintersilverrain9291]

My heart was in my mouth at the end! He really considered exploding .... or at least it looked like it! Just goes to show you have to feel it too! It is a joy to watch you work Sam. I am really looking forward to seeing more of the palomino, he was watching all the action i bet!! 😂 x

[@redshorse]

Excellent.

[@pdd6016]

❤Good❤

[@alfrdup]

Well done!

[@tahoejo6540]

Thrilled about this series! I've watched you a Long Time! You've really honed your Gifts!! I have had a 4-H project in North Lake Tahoe since 1988 last horse property on the North Shore We were given a wild born Chincoteague Pony, 5 yrs old, untrained with entrenched dangerous behavior She's now just a Gem! I'll look forward to sharing this series in our program Thank You for being So Generous to share your work 🐎🐎

[@nancysimpson4246]

Really love the way you train. You are very good at what you do and your patient. I love it and I’ve seen a lot of videos and a lot of trainers and I’ve known a couple trainers you are a top tier trainer😊

[@nadiaseymour65]

I am BEYOND excited to see what you can do with this longer timeline!!!!!!

[@bernandoturner4840]

Oh my Gosh’ me too.. im on pins and here with the excitement.😂😂😂

[@tayandtaff]

Looks awesome Sam! He's sooo cute! Thanks for sharing this with us!!!

[@JohnFink-o7m]

We adopted a Mustang and a Burro in the 70's.

[@mariannekaminski5795]

You’re a wonderful teacher and trainer

[@skidaddle32]

I really appreciate the clear picture and sound with this video. I am simply blown away the you’ll be riding this horse fairly soon. Love your videos and methods - looking forward to more!

[@kellyaquinn]

I was thinking the same thing. She must have more recording equipment. The video was great!

[@mirtehehemann1006]

Love the body language I work alot with horses in the roundpen loose just on body language. The most beautiful thing. And love this guy love a chestnut ❤

[@Sorraiamustang]

It is so heartwarming to watch the very beginning building trust and that first touch . Horses are such curious creatures truly wanting to be your friend vs foe . Sam know I will be rooting for you in the next Mustang Competition .

[@carolinep.7580]

This is so exciting! Luckiest mustang and he doesn’t even know it yet ❤

[@nbt3663]

I thought the same thing. He is really blessed and will make a great friend to someone one day.

[@horses2by]

Wow fantastic training 🐎 I love how you keep him relaxed and focused.

[@annjohnson8437]

He is a gorgeous boy! Seems pretty curious and brave! ❤

[@Lonesome__Dove]

You're doing great things Sam.

[@kirsty-vg3xk]

Have been grateful for four years that you continue to share your videos. I learned everything I know about successfully starting my horse through thoroughly studying your roulette series. He's turned into the most beautiful, solid horse because of you. Love from the UK ❤

[@bernandoturner4840]

No Worries Here.. Couldnt have Found A Better Teacher.😄😁😄🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@tayandtaff]

You should sell some of those VanFleet Mustang shirts! They're gorgeous!

[@nbt3663]

We want merch!! Lol. A hoodie, maybe???

[@tayandtaff]

@@nbt3663 Yes, exactly! The design on the shirt Sam is wearing is beautiful!

[@BrightStarHorses]

@@tayandtaffI think she does sell them! 😊

[@lauracox4009]

I like how you explain everything you are doing as you do it. You have incredible patience with these mustangs.

[@melissawarfield]

Sam being patient is the key. You have patience. The Mustang is in tune with you. Sam you're a great trainer. I like your approaches towards the Mustang.

[@kylebernard7755]

He is so handsome. It has been a while, so good to see you as well Sam.

[@williamtroulliet5893]

HELLO SAM looking good 😊

[@karenanne7165]

Super awesome trainer and can't wait to see ya tame this mustang !❤

[@joannepantale483]

Awesome work, Sam! He's a smart horse. Bet he learns quickly! Jo in Michigan 🌊

[@MnMHorsemanship]

I love your training sam!! I'm so excited to get an untouched mustang next year and I have one that I'm saddle training right now, but you are amazing!!!

[@SmM33380]

He is such a pretty horse!

[@nbt3663]

Sam, I'm sure you wonder, are folks really interested in your work with the mustangs. I want to assure you absolutely!! The personality of each horse is so different and it really shows. I've said this before, your personal strength with these horses is so helpful to me when I'm stressed out. I've got to start donating to you so I will look at what you have. Your videos are very nice stress release.

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

Can't wait to see what you do !!!

[@leilamorgan8008]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kathleenhuff3059]

If he was mine, I'd start with sitting in the middle of the pen and wait for him to come see me....and at feeding times I'd use extra...lots of extra molasses...and let him see I've got "treats"... I've broke yearling thoroughbreds this way...and when its saddle breaking time, i let the horse play with an saddleover night..and i never rush the process...i also groom standing on a muck bucket so the young horse is used to me being above his head.... I've never had a problem with this...only breaking problems I've had were those riders who decided to "cowboy" on my horses after i got all ground work and early riding done..as they thought as i was going too slow in the process!...2 guys got busted up by 2 of those horses...sad..

[@blessedfire365xgf]

Beautiful horse i hope you are able to find a great home for this great horse 🐎

[@tanyabrown9839]

I really liked this, thanks

[@jonrossman6706]

I love that your doing this series. Great job, great video and keep up the good work 👌👍

[@L.J.MoBaTrains]

Marvelous Sam . 8:42 was that a bit dangerous ? I don't have a clue on horses .

[@creepypastashinigami]

Ooo you got them new adidas 💯I’ve been watching your videos for years and I may be getting me BLM mustang next weekend, because of you I feel like Im offically ready to do it.

[@randyowen3907]

My brother’s Mustang is still just running frantically in the stall when he enters. Had him for 6 weeks now.

[@blessedfire365xgf]

I so wish i had a place for this one

[@R_T_X_]

Where are you looking - what are your eyes focusing on as you apply pressure and release? Do you ever/have you ever tried to close your eyes briefly when a horse gives you two eyes?

[@MyWayofEverything]

By the end he was totally “just leave me alone lady” 😂

[@nbt3663]

He was like where's the hay. I'm hungry and there isn't anything in that hand of yours. Lol

[@blessedfire365xgf]

Chestnust is a great one for a competition

[@coralstubbs861]

His body language worries me a couple of times. I thought he was going to get aggressive. You are so good at reading these horses. :)

[@saturnsschild]

How do you move them to a different pen at this stage in handling?

[@saturn2110]

Clem! Let me pet your horses 😭😭

[@JaskaranSingh-mn8hw]

Don't afraid teacher he is white in front

[@5toed-lizard.]

Everybody in the horse community thinks they’re experts. 😂