This mare is easily frustrated when she doesn’t understand. She’s so smart though and quickly figures things out once she gets past the frustration. I like her so much!

A few of the people in the comments clearly have never worked with a horse that isn't afraid to challenge before. You're doing great. Rapid fire correction definitely works well for her because it's a more natural way to address her behavior. A lot of people don't realize that's what animals do. Only predators stalk and move slowly. When it comes to parents dealing with babies or pecking order squabbles, it's always quick nips and movements. Pecking order fights might happen over a longer period of time, but the emphasis is still the same. It also helps to be in the moment so the horse knows exactly what behavior it was that caused the correction so that they can learn quicker.

@migelikali7265

4 жыл бұрын

well stated.....quick correction is key if the horse (or any animal or child) is to really know what the behavior was that caused the correction and the correction needs to be continued until the behavior ceases - pressure & release...but also to remember not to continue the pressure when they correct or learn.....the smallest bit of compliance is enough to release. I like what Clinton Anderson says: "As gentle as possible but as firm as necessary"

When you found that spot she liked, omg yay. You now have an even better reward.

This mare is one of the "one in a million" type of horse. The difficult ones are always worth it ❤

@shannalogan347

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking shes gonna be a challenge.....

@CowgirlGoneJumper

4 жыл бұрын

Shanna Logan she’ll be difficult for sure but I think in certain things she’ll have an easier time teaching her than others possibly. She seems fairly smart and once she’s learned to work with people I think she’ll be pretty “bombproof”

@patriciastaton6182

4 жыл бұрын

I love watching the Mustangs..thanks

@kerielwatson3197

4 жыл бұрын

The difficult ones are often the best once they're trained. They're often the more intelligent animals who, in the right hands, will go those extra steps to become something special

@patriciastaton6182

4 жыл бұрын

@@kerielwatson3197 soo true mares are smart

There's nothing like dealing with a dominant herd mare to make you go back to the drawing board...over and over again...good work young lady:) 💘

It is so fantastic to see more and more equestrians using methods like this. Growing up with horses, aggressive and abusive techniques were the norm. Spurs. Wire bits. Studded nose bands. Whipping, pinching, and punching. I even witnessed trainers hang tires throughout a young horses stall so they would constantly get bumped and never be able to relax in an attempt to exhaust it. Horses were crabby and bitter and filled with bad habits. I finally had to leave the horse world because it was too depressing. I support this 100%.

I love how you got her to come back to reality after her head blew up. Very nice.

This one's going to test your skills at every turn isn't she? I bet she is going to end up being your biggest transformation yet tho! Keep going girl you've got a wonderful way with these mustangs it's amazing how well they respond to you 😍 You've inspired me to push myself further with my training abilities too ❤️❤️ so thx 😘 and good luck this year 🙏🤞💪😘

Looking forward to Day 6. You're clearly a very good horse trainer and I enjoy watching you turn a wild mustang into a great horse.

@ericmongrain6178

4 жыл бұрын

Like wise , always waiting for new uploads !

*Seriously, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! You EXPLAIN EVERYTHING YOU’RE DOING & WHY; It’s SO INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT!!! No One Else In KZread-Land Does That!*

She found a purpose for me....best line ever🤠👍👏🏻...great job

I don't know a thing about horses but I marvel at your mastery of operant conditioning. You have a real gift which I am glad to see with these rescue animals. I feel the same way about stray cats. I love them and want to give them a good home!

I think you are doing great with her when she completed what you asked you rewarded her

Per usual, you have done an amazing job on her. The subtle nuances are so interesting and you, Sam, are so quick to see them. In this video it seems like she’s between two world and hasn’t quite figured out which side she wants to be on. But she is definitely warming up to you. She also seems pretty smart. Looks like she is settling into learning the more time she spends with you. Thanks so much!

She already seems to be starting show a little bit more submission and trust to you. You are doing a good job with her 🙂

It's practically night and day from what she started as! Of course she still tries to be the top horse but I honestly felt a little thrill when you were able to lean down and pick up her trailer halter at the end! You're doing a brilliant job with her!

Wow you work with horses sooo well! Have you decided on a name for her?

I've watched the last couple of your videos with this mare. Major props to you for staying so calm and centered, even when she acts aggressive! From what I can tell, she seems to be a very emotional horse. By staying centered in your own emotions and making it clear what you want from her, you are showing her that the right answer is to do things calmly and effectively like you, and not overreacting. Great work so far and looking forward to seeing more!

I think you are doing an amazing job with her! Don’t listen to the critics. You are making her world safer and everyone who will come in contact with the horse. Drives me crazy when people think you are being mean, when you are just trying to make the life of the horse easier, and the life of future owners a joy, instead of a nightmare. This horse has an interesting temperament. I wonder if she was the lead or alpha mare? Not afraid of much. And dedinitely smart! She seems very sensible about most things.

she's the type of horse that will challenge everything you though you knew, but those are always worth it. so far you are doing amazing

I'm tired too after being engrossed in this adventure of session 5. I caught myself holding my breath. Great Work! Laural

She's so smart but she's definitely testing you. I don't know how you do what you do but it's amazing to watch you both work. Thank you for sharing this with us.

I have been Around horses all my life seen some bad trainers and you are one of the good ones she's gorgeous and she's going to be one of a kind I had a buckskin that literally would run me over in the round pen she drove me crazy she taught me patience

She got her head pets and started munching, it was so cute (14:10)

Lol, she sure was sweaty after that work-out. Looking good! Be careful and have fun.

You're doing a GREAT job, keep it up.....I like that you're not rushing things especially with a skiddish horse/mustang......I see to many mustang tamers rushing in too fast for the sake of bragging rights and that just leaves a lot of gaps that need filling in later; every horse is different and I believe your taking the proper steps with this one - CONGRATS !

She’s beautiful, you’ve got headed in the right direction!

Please don't stop videoing because of bad comments. These videos are soooo helpful

I've never seen an aggressive horse worked before .... you are amazing ... thank you.

Im a new subscriber, and i seriously check everyday to see if you've posted a new video. You are teaching me so much, i am actually writing notes on how you train 😂. Now time to wait for day 6!

@SamVanFleet

4 жыл бұрын

Coco Bubbles Thank you! ❤️

@emilylipsitz

4 жыл бұрын

@@SamVanFleet will you get anymore horses or a horse?

That is the most satisfying video! Watching her relax by the end, really made my day!

I would say she was a dominant mare in her herd. She protects herself well! Gaining her trust is everything and you are doing a wonderful job!

didnt think this mare would be so feisty! I cant wait to see her in the end after all this work

Shes strong..... like Tequila 🤣

@haleyunruh3742

4 жыл бұрын

one of my horses name was Tequila... very stubborn.

@lovejuliet4969

4 жыл бұрын

@@haleyunruh3742 a fitting name I'm sure😊

It’s been so fun to watch you. I wish I had your tolerance for the stressful situations. I tend to be flinchy, so could never be the trainer you are.

How she was at the first few days versus now is already amazing. I would never take off the halter myself xD You did great with her.

Please keep making these detailed videos. ...... you're a great people teacher too !

Love this series!

I would absolutely love to learn this sort of thing, you’re not abusive and your technique is very effective, I’ve binge watched 2 of your entire mustang makeovers already 😂 very interesting

You're doing so well with her! 😍

Excellent work, well thought out, good narration 👍🏻🐴

Great job! Starting to see a huge difference in her. You're doing awesome with her.

Awesome Work!! What a little Sass A Frass

Love this😍😍

Excellent Day!!

I absolutely love your videos I’m so glad you make them it’s very educational! Can’t wait to see how she turns out i bet she’s gonna do amazing.

Love the work you are doing.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💙🐴🐴

Love seeing a new video! ❤️ Learning so much from watching you work with this horse!

Moving along very nicely Sam👍 it’s nice to see your sense of humour, I am seeing some dance moves when your jumping around 😁

GREAT WORK IN 5 DAYS. I'M NOT A HORSE PERSON, ALTHOUGH I LOVE THEM. IT IS FUN TO WATCH THE NUANCE YOU USE TO GAIN TRUST AND COMPLIANCE. RIGHT ON.

Omg she is so cute and fiesty. I love watching your journey with her.

She definitly keeps you in her sights very good job

She’s a beautiful horse ❤️ your an awesome trainer.👍🏻🌼🌺🌹❤️

Very impressed Sam 👍🏻🙌🏻👍🏻👏🏻you are an awesome trainer 🤗

Yay, First! love the video! :)

ooooo so nice to see her enjoy those scratches !!

She's doing great! At the start, before I even started watching this I was going to ask if she was still challenging you but I got my answer like 30 seconds after starting the video LOL. She'll come around

She is talking it all pretty good it seems most of the time.. I really think she is gonna make someone a wonderful baby girl..

Loved your shimmy! Teach her the Tango. Good name maybe? 💃👍😁💞

Shes really coming together. I like that you said the horse she is right now. You left it open to be changed and that is amazing. Great job!

I love your process, bravo ma'am! Keep up the good work. Ignore the negative comments and ignorant people. You are doing so much for the mustang project.

Awesome work! huge respect from my side to u. Always waiting for ur videos and progress ur going thru with her.

@SamVanFleet

4 жыл бұрын

lucia vinci Thank you!

You are such a good trainer, it's a joy watching! She scares me though. Would you say she's one of your hardest to train, if not the hardest? I'm glad you were finally able to find that "awww" spot to scratch her!!❤

@SamVanFleet

4 жыл бұрын

She's very challenging, but Boo was very difficult too, just in a different way

Good job 👍🏼

I think you should call her Penny ... I think she’s gonna be a special, lucky penny. The tough ones always are.

Amazing ❤

I'll be the first to admit I know very little about horses I've had one in the past I work with him a little bit I've roped off of them but I've never train one, I love how everything you do has a purpose behind it. and I have learned so much watching your videos. I'll be getting another horse here soon and it likes to Crow Hop when you go into a gallop and it's spooky of everything but that all can be fixed...

*She is Beautiful!!*

When dominant animals correct others of their species, they do it quickly. The rapidity of the response is probably more important than how severe the correction is. A failing of inexperienced dog trainers, for example, is to be slow to correct. That can then set things up so the trainer has to use more force. Your way of correcting this mare seems based on a good feeling for how animals communicate.

3:55 is my pony when he sees a plastic bag. This mare is so pretty btw

How much time do you take in a session? And do you rather do more sort session or 1 long session. So interesting to see you work with the horse

You dance very well!

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho! Ganhou mais um seguidor. Estou te acompanhando aqui do Brasil!

i cant wait to see what the end result of the training will be. It is easy to tell that u ully know what u r doing and she will be so great. Will u name her btw?

I feel like Player would be a cool name for her it really would fit her

@mouthofthesouth4267

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you that's a great name!

I love watching your videos with this mare, they are so informative and I am learning a lot. As cool as it is to watch the mustangs that are "easier" and accept human contact/leadership more readily, I think this is more valuable to see as a potential mustang adopter. I really want to adopt a wild mustang someday, and who knows what that mustang will be like? I could just as easily end up with a more fear-aggressive horse or a quiet, laid back one. You never know , and seeing trainers with horses like this is a good reminder of what could be in store for any adopter.

@SamVanFleet

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t post these to scare off potential adopters, I post these to educate. This mare will be fine once she gets past this

@juliagray207

4 жыл бұрын

@@SamVanFleet Oh I definitely didn't mean that people should be scared off! Sorry if I communicated poorly--I wasn't trying to sound ominous lol. I was appreciating the educational value as someone who may need to really understand and apply this stuff IRL someday.

WOW Sam this video is really powerfull. Your great and really strong. What is the name of this horse? Really beautiful and I be exitet about the next video with her. It's a mare ? I know that you make her to a great horse and then she can be the best friend from a good human. I hope so. HOPE If she was my horse I call her Hope 😍.....for all the mustangs Sam your great❤. A big hey from Germany

Sam! Can't wait to see her develop, I just finished my TIP application! Maybe we can collaborate!

New follower and this thread is the deepest I've delved into the mustang training. I really appreciate your horsemanship skills. That said, I'm curious about the length of the training sessions. Many (domestic) horse trainers often suggest ending a session at the first "win" perhaps like the beginning of this video, when she began departing and yielding more satisfactorily. As to avoid confusion or frustration, further fights. Basically to say, better to end quickly on a good note than not. Is your method of multiple lessons per session, simply "different strokes for different folks" or more related to the limited training time before EMM?

@SamVanFleet

4 жыл бұрын

All my session lengths are different. The first week is the most intense but all sessions are still short, just frequent. Now, at about three months in, she just gets worked once a day

I think a great name for her would-be finesse

you should make merch, I would buy

You are doing a great job! Especially with an aggressive mare. Do you ever train with your voice? I never hear you say whoa or easy or good girl, etc. thanks

@SamVanFleet

4 жыл бұрын

Kay Butler I say good girl quite a bit :) and yes but I never was working on stops in this, so never used woah in this video. And easy I only use when I’m asking a horse to slow down

This is so interesting! Where did you learn to do this?

Her coat is getting so beautiful and shiny! Have you brushed her at all at this point or is just her nutrition that is making the change?

How many hands is she? She’s beautiful!

Hello. How many hours a day do you work with this horse and will you do multiple sessions how long in between session etc... Total love your channel and have been binge watching for awhile now Respect appreciation and support 💕

Sassafras 🌶🖤🌶

*When is your next video? Waiting, impatiently!*

Did any of your horses freak out over being touched by both hands at the same time? When I trained my wild filly, as I got her accustomed to the feel of hands on her, she didn't seem to care about my hand on her neck.For instance if I had my hand on her neck, then put my other hand say, on her chest at the same time, she spazzed the first few times. Good job with Tuffy!! Until you give us a name, I'll just call her Tuffy . 😁

@SamVanFleet

4 жыл бұрын

Connie Kempf Yes, to introduce two hands I usually slide one hand down the arm already touching her and then touch her with both hands at the same time slowly moving them apart

@conniekempf4050

4 жыл бұрын

@@SamVanFleet gotcha. See, I knew my horse wasn't insane😉.

You are absolutely fantastic ..... but a rope halter would make your corrections 10 - 100 times easier and more effective Hehe - I made this comment before I saw the end ..... super

Shes beautiful

What is the purpose of hindquarter yield and you jumping? Great video!

@helenscott8202

4 жыл бұрын

The jumping gets the horse used to sudden, quick movements by the human. A jump is necessary for mounting bareback and may be used with a saddle, especially in a quick mount.

I thought of some names in Spanish because she looks Spanish. Roble is an oak, Ceniza is ash, (Cenicienta is Cinderella!) I looked up Soot because she is a "sooty" buckskin and it's Hollín. I know Spanish but I didn't know that word!

Why not hook the leadrope on the bottom of the halter under her chin where ring is

How are you going to train her if shes scared. And her responce is attack will she eventaly stop doing that

Sam be careful with her by anyone welding if she looks at it it can really damage her eyes I did notice her blinking a lot on day two.Great job with a dangerous horse.

Could she had been adopted out prior to you? Or would you already know that information? Thank you for posting and sharing your journey 💗

@SamVanFleet

4 жыл бұрын

Sienna Nicole Hi! Probably not- I could try to call one of the facilities and ask but most likely she wasn’t

Can you do a how to video on teaching your horse to follow you at all gaits without a halter or lead rope? Only if you have time I can see your pretty busy with the mustang

@SamVanFleet

4 жыл бұрын

Reagan Walsh Check out my “how to start liberty” videos. Do those exercises on the line and then off the line.

this video is old so im not sure you'll see this comment- but how do you tell the difference between a challenging step and a regular step forward? she doesn't pin her ears 100% of the time she challenges you, so how do you know to correct the more forward steps, if it could just be a couple brave steps forward?

I know nothing about breaking in horses. But I’m assuming those times when she ducks her head when you pet her are good just based off what I know about my dog 🤣