Sam Vanfleet's Mustangs

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Sam Vanfleet's Mustangs

Gentling and training wild mustangs and PMUs since 2014. Young horse starter, groundwork, liberty Home base at Prosperity Farm Sport Horses in Williston FL.

25-year-old dedicated to gentling and training wild mustangs since 2014. Competed in three Youth Mustang Challenges, two Mustang Magic, one Celebrity Freestyle, and seven Extreme Mustang Makeovers, with a handful of horses through the TIP program. Sponsored by Espana Silk Grooming Products, Riding Warehouse, Counter Canter Designs, and Excel Supplements.

11/02/2026

This one reminds me of a chestnut I posted about 5 years ago… 😅🎆

Occasionally… no matter how much you prepare them… there’s at least always one in the bunch that’s going to feel the first time you put that surcingle on 😆

Yes, we got some rain last night. It drains within a day and she was playing in the water on her own before the session started 💦

She settled really nice and had a great rest of her session finding the relaxation… while wearing a girth ❤️ she’ll be a fun one to start!

11/01/2026

This weekend I flew into Kentucky and had the honor of judging the Bluegrass Mustang Makeover 🐴

These events are always exciting to see pop up everywhere around the country! There was a short period I was semi-worried mustang events were going to vanish… luckily a few organizations made some moves and individuals felt inspired to hold their own mustang events!

This was their first year holding this event, and Johna did a great job! And many of the competitors were brand new to mustangs, which is fantastic… and even better, they are hooked now ❤️

The talent, both from the trainers and mustangs, was great. It’s always exciting to watch these and getting to judge them feels so special. Great job to everyone this weekend! Congratulations to all of you and Johna for a fantastic first event!

I always learn more every time I’m around fantastic trainers, especially my fellow judges Rebecca, Mark, and Mikala. It was great to spend more time with them!

Also… note to self, if you are flying on Halloween and dressed in your full horse show attire, hat, buckle, and all… just say thank you when they say nice costume 😂 Happy Halloween 🎃👻🦇

10/29/2026

Miss Sassy 🥰 she has been here before! Back in fall of 2023 she came to me to learn to canter undersaddle. She continued on to ride and get more exposure. Now she is back for a refresher after sitting for a little time and to further her education, I forgot how fun she is!

Despite her name, she's not sassy to work with or ride. She is a pleasure to ride! Whether it's english or western... working on body control, trail riding, leaning to jump, riding alone or with others... she is game for all of it.

Her owner is *lighty* looking for a new home for her, but she is special so it has to be just the right person. If you think you're looking for a pretty QH/Arab partner... reach out to me 😊

10/27/2026

The cutest little chestnut mustang 💚

Sometimes the best ones are the plain boring looking ones. When I saw him walking around at the holding facility in Elm Creek, I didn’t think he would be the most athletic horse out there, but I did think he would be the type of horse that’s super enjoyable to own, love, ride, and hang out with.

Pick the plain mustang sometimes 😊

10/25/2026

Introducing… Hitman! He’s a young Dutch warmblood here to learn all the things in life and gain some confidence 😊

I know everyone loves the mustang posts, but the training horses are just as special to me ❤️

He is a total sweetheart, and trots up to the gate for me to get him for work every day. I get to have him here for a few months so the fun has just began!

Trail rides and obstacle courses are in this one’s future. He’s already continuing his under saddle education and learning more about moving laterally off my leg. So grateful to have so many places to expose these guys to!

10/17/2026

Eeeep Mushu got his first laydown with no water/saddle sweat and no rolling 🥳 always so exciting when they make some laydown progress!

10/16/2026

Mushu still has his personality… gentling and training him has not changed that part of him one bit 😆 I can’t wait to know who his forever human will be. I love living with him, such a good mustang to have around

10/15/2026

Training horses will be introduced soon 😊 but in the meantime… starting in December or January I’ll be planning clinics for next year. You can email me to let me know you’d like to host, but I cannot get you a date yet 😆 there’s too much going on to focus on that and I’m a one man production!

This Florida clinic at the end of September was great ❤️ I’ll have another in a few months!

In the meantime… for those not local central Florida for training or lessons, I have a Kentucky clinic October 29th, and a Webster FL clinic November 14th. I also have a very limited number of virtual lesson spots open (I can take 1 or 2 more people) 😊 Lastly I have a few YouTube videos I’m planning to film and have up in a few weeks.

I’m trying to get back into the routine of updating social media! Lynx is well, Mushu is well, all the training horses are well… life is good but busy!

Proudly sponsored by EspanaSilk, Counter Canter Designs, and Excel Supplements

10/13/2026

Already reminiscing on clinic season! Check out this awesome pair 👏

Kerry and Winter (who’s the coolest mini with one eye) worked with me once before in Maryland. I had the chance to work with them again this year!

They are such a fun pair ❤️ here’s some of the tricks we worked on. I think she had fun learning how to push (or jump on) the yoga ball 😆

I feel lucky I’ve gotten to work with people and horses that have these incredible stories!

10/12/2026

Mushu 😍 I’ve been having so much fun with him. He’s a gem to live with, hauls great, fun to ride… last weekend we had the chance to play on some obstacles and he was a little looky at some of them but gained confidence pretty quick. I always think about how little time they have been out of the wild or holding for and how much we ask them to do… they are pretty incredible!

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1750 NW 80th Avenue
Ocala, FL
34482

Website

http://www.vanfleetmustangs.com/

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