Right Horse, Wrong Time...

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Күн бұрын

When the horse is perfect but all elements work against you... I'm going to treasure my last few days with Phantom, until we meet again hopefully! This is not what I wanted to do, but what I needed to do for both Phantom and myself. It sucks but that's the way things play out sometimes!
Love this sweet boy...
Facebook/Instagram: @vanfleetmustangs
Website: vanfleetmustangs.com
#wildhorse #horsetraining #coltstarting
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)
No Name- 5yo bay gelding BLM Mustang (Little Colorado WY)
Lynx- 8yo 14.2hh grey gelding BLM Mustang (Wood Hills NV)
Calliope- 17yo 16hh pinto mare Draft X (PMU foal)

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@krisillus5249 Жыл бұрын

My horse had terrible skin and respiratory problems in the Houston area where I used to live (super humid, muddy, etc). I eventually moved to west Texas (desert) and brought him with me, and his skin and respiratory issues cleared up completely. Maybe Phantom will do better in a different climate. He seems like a lovely horse!

@SamVanFleet Жыл бұрын

That’s the hope 💛

@catzdollz9810 Жыл бұрын

wow. He's the FRIENDLIEST "wild" horse we've seen! He's amazing. praying for a miracle.

@april5666 Жыл бұрын

I can see why you like Phantom so much -- he has a much bigger build and bone than I've seen on most Mustangs. Of course, that might partly be because he is a little bit older than many of the Mustangs I've seen people work with on KZfaq. He definitely has a very good and calm brain. I love the way you work with all your horses, always doing what is best for the horse in problematic situations that are out of your control. It sounds like you and Camile have lined up a fantastic home for this fantastic horse-in-progress :) Thank you for all that you do, Sam, and always being a considerate and kind person with horses. PS Always nice to see a little Lynx cameo running up to where you're working near the beginning of your vid :)

@Hannahs_Mustangs Жыл бұрын

Props to you Sam! Thats a sticky place that Phantom got in, but I'm glad to hear he's going to a good home!!! Thanks for being honest and real, I know it might be hard but it helps younger trainers like me know that not everything goes right all the time!

@nicolefinehout8894 Жыл бұрын

Sorry it didnt go as you had originally hoped but glad you were able to work it out for him and find him a good home, hes such a love bug

@leanneadams2549 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps with some new time you could make a new intro ? LOL ! Judy kidding. I still love your old one and I’m sure your still extremely busy !! Thanks for the vid ! ❤️🐴❤️

@bernandoturner4840 Жыл бұрын

❤I haven’t seen A Horse you Worked with’ that was not A Finished horse. You know how to train them.. to be ridden.👻😀

@erikafreebird6449 Жыл бұрын

Lucky girl that got this horse...he is special.

@dakotatilley4108 6 ай бұрын

Howdy do miss Sam vanfleet. I really really really like your horses videos and I like you

@julieb3996 Жыл бұрын

Whoever gets him is extremely lucky! It's sad you can't keep him but you should be proud at being able to pick a great looking mustang, and giving him a great few days of start.

@nadiaseymour65 Жыл бұрын

Such a bummer 😢 but so happy he got to start with you!!!! Wishing you a safe clinic season

@twelevensies Жыл бұрын

Phantom seems like such a mellow sweetheart. I'd love to see him again and I hope you get to be a part of his world. I feel for him with those skin issues.

@elamanvetta1685 Жыл бұрын

You always do what's best for the horses. Phantom is a very lucky horse because he has so many good people who care about him.

@user-mt4gf4dm8p 9 ай бұрын

Alway love your videos I own Cereza for the Espinoza’s she is doing amazing ❤❤

@andrewramos4826 Жыл бұрын

Good job Sam! I know the story didn't end exactly the way you thought or hoped, but I feel you gave Phantom the respect he deserved by showing the clips you did have of him. Appreciate your honesty.

@ashbrea381 Жыл бұрын

Loved Danny Phantom as a kid, it's good that Phantom's going somewhere nice where he can live his best life.

@cedarforest4621 Ай бұрын

My Little Owyhee mustang is struggling with allergies and bugs in the PNW. He is an awesome horse.

@tayandtaff8053 Жыл бұрын

You are so strong. I would've fallen for him drastically and NEEDED to keep him😜 So proud of both of you and how well you worked together. I wish him all the best in his new home and you all the best in your clinic travels.

@Serenitynow3 Жыл бұрын

❤❤What a sweet looking boy he is. I pray his skin and all gets better in a different climate. ❤❤

@laurelsayer7557 Жыл бұрын

S I pleased to hear you've found such a great solution with the help of Camille. Would be great to get an update on his progress in the Autum.

@yougottabekiddiing Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you have to have the wisdom and compassion to do what is right for yourself and the horse. It’s better to err on the side of caution, than to push on. Best wishes to you both, on your separate paths.

@tristamyers1910 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love him!!! I've never owned/trained a mustang, but man he seems very special!!! What a wonderful brain!!! Wish I was closer, I would love to have him!

@nbt3663 Жыл бұрын

Sam you always seem to handle your various challenges with great decrement. Such a awesome trainer you are and caring to do the right thing. Hopefully we will see the transfer come through and maybe a video down the road of this really beautiful horse.

@flamingomtn Ай бұрын

So sad! He probably would have been great in California. Hot, humid environments are so hard to maintain an animal with allergies. I'll bet that he would have been even worse in Florida..at least where I am on the central east coast. It's awesome that he gets to stay with Camille!!!

@twade909 Жыл бұрын

He's a pretty chilled dude 💜 good mind. Are you able to show us his journey with her, would love to know how he progresses

@rafaelespinoza6530 Жыл бұрын

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@natalievannet Жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job learning that you can't always do exactly what you want. 👏

@Lylesduh 9 ай бұрын

I rlly want to do a mustang makeover now ❤

@beverlystotz5652 Жыл бұрын

I love how this worked out in such a positive way!

@nbt3663 Жыл бұрын

This sweet Phantom has slipped in and out fir better pastures. All the best to him. Im sure he will be happy with Krista. ❤❤❤

@hoofgirl31 Жыл бұрын

Sad for you but glad you're thinking of his issues first and foreseeing problems! My Paint had sweet itch all year round, skin issues are not easy to deal with. Hope to see him in a video again, he's such a smart gorgeous boy!

@rafaelespinoza6530 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤😮😮

@carolmurray3674 Жыл бұрын

Big fat bummer! Good Luck Christa and Phantom🍎❤️🍎🇨🇦🫶

@greenwayacres1990 Жыл бұрын

Wish there was a way for me to take him here in Oregon.

@alaskagirl34 Жыл бұрын

Girl you always put them first! I wasn't even pressured and still tried to sign up for a couple different mustang things this year. Even after I told myself I needed a break. I feel the stars have aligned for you and I am excited to watch all of your adventures this year! Maybe we can get together when you get back to FL. 💜

@saltylikesalineicurn Жыл бұрын

Sam, vets can usually tell from a rash whether it seems to be something that is contagious or not and I highly doubt that they would refuse a health cert for something that like you say is from weather and fly irritation. I hope you try to see what the vet says before really deciding not to go forward with him, he has the most potential of any of your past mustangs! Good luck with everything!!

@theidlehandsworkshop3884 Жыл бұрын

I've had similar "luck" working with mine... when I adopted her my situation was perfect and I had the time, within a matter of weeks I was working an insane schedule, then toss in the horrid weather we've had this year, it has definitely been challenging to do anything with any of our horses. I do try to get out and feed and pet my mustang as much as possible though. It happens, especially in the south.... just keep making videos ma'am, love watching them and learning from you.

@MizSazz Жыл бұрын

You said it yourself you had to do what was best for the horse and yourself and as hard as it is it sounds like you found a great fit for him that maybe would not have happened otherwise

@audreygregis8721 Жыл бұрын

I like him soooo much! I'm sure it was not an easy decision, but kudos to you for doing what was right for him. Sounds like he will have an awesome home, too! These Texas summers are brutal. I feel so sorry for him with his skin issues. Moved down here a couple yrs ago from Southern PA with my Mustang mare ..and I can't say we are staying, but at least I got to find that out. As my farrier that I loved down here said, "You gotta admit, Texas weather sucks."😂 Although born and bred Texan, he sold his 48acre farm in Northeast Texas, right after that, and moved out with his wife. Not sure where he landed, but I sure do miss him.

@TammySaj-zm6kr 5 ай бұрын

Hes a really nice mover ❤❤😂

@douglasgoheen5546 Жыл бұрын

Sam…life is often more complicated than not…don’t beat yourself up much longer re: Phantom…your belief in his potential will serve him well in your handoff to a deserving new owner…Suerte!

@irishgirl4331 Жыл бұрын

You can try giving him oatmeal baths👍🍀🇺🇸

@julierussell8876 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry this has happened. You can't control the weather. It is very bad timing. How perfect that Sis could assist with a contact who was looking for something that he fit. He will continue to have wonderful compassionate training and make a fantastic horse for her client.

@SamVanFleet Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! So grateful for Camille and helping me find him the perfect person!

@piggylover4808 Жыл бұрын

I have eczema and let me tell you it's a "b" with an "itch". Wishing the best for Phantom. His skin problem might not have been addressed had you not been the one to pick him so we all thank you!

@CaffeinatedPhoenix Жыл бұрын

💜

@willf5768 Жыл бұрын

😊👍

@darkwinter6028 Жыл бұрын

Yeah… we’re still recovering from the damage from the rainstorms earlier this year. I’m currently waiting on some tractor parts to arrive so I can get my grapple working (it needs a hydraulic adapter… sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring it all to a halt). Hang in there! He seems like a nice horse… I’m no expert, but I’m thinking he’ll do well. 🙂🐴

@donnac.1609 Жыл бұрын

Sad to hear.....such a nice horse! ❤Skin issue maybe he just needs vet to check etc....This horse has a future and hoping whoever ends up with him can keep in contact with you!

@SamVanFleet Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to watch his journey!

@TammySaj-zm6kr 5 ай бұрын

Give a update on him and his skin condition please 🙏 😭 😢

@benelkins2510 Жыл бұрын

If you girl doesn’t work out I would be interested in taking him. I’m a rancher in Texas and willing to use him here when he is well.

@lisaande51 Жыл бұрын

Try Vick's on his skin. It heals stuff!

@Synnpai Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear! Do you mind if I ask, where were the obstacles you trailered to in Austin?

@SamVanFleet Жыл бұрын

Gary Park I believe it’s called

@Synnpai Жыл бұрын

@@SamVanFleet thank you so much! I havent been since they added the obstacles, super cool to see them!

@cowgirlval5216 Жыл бұрын

😢💔

@jesseelisabeatty8205 Жыл бұрын

Did he have it when you first picked him up? It might be something in his feed , or in fla my dogs get " grass itch" something in the grass breaks my one dog out like that. My other dog it doesn't bother him. , Or could it be something in the rain water? ( I'm allergic to rain and snow..it causes hives ..normal water is fine. I think what the disease you're thinking of is " mange" my thoughts but I'm NOT an expert..it looks like what my dog gets from the grass , but only where it touches her..

@SamVanFleet Жыл бұрын

No, the swelling under the jaw could appear like Strangles, but it is not.

@TammySaj-zm6kr 5 ай бұрын

What happened to him??

@TammySaj-zm6kr 5 ай бұрын

I hope its not ring worm 😅

@TammySaj-zm6kr 5 ай бұрын

Don't they vet him?

@coryjustice4349 Жыл бұрын

Hydroxyzine helped my horse, not too expensive.

@user-jh8cc3hn2z Жыл бұрын

فتاه جميله هوياتها جميله اتمنى لك الخير وادعوك للتعرف على الخيول العربية وايضا التعرف على دين الاسلام

@evloftis4143 Жыл бұрын

they dont look at there skin

@david_fl507 Жыл бұрын

what is up with the background noise? i noticed this in your last video. its not enjoyable. its white noise, but not good white noise. just commenting.

@thatonedog819 Жыл бұрын

Probably the ac or a fan. So she doesn't get heat stroke.

@david_fl507 Жыл бұрын

@@thatonedog819 ok. ty.