The Faraway Horses: The Adventures and Wisdom of One of America's Most Renowned Horsemen

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"I've started horses since I was 12 years old and have been bit, kicked, bucked off and run over. I've tried every physical means to contain my horse in an effort to keep from getting myself killed. I started to realize that things would come much easier for me once I learned why a horse does what he does. This method works well for me because of the kinship that develops between horse and rider. " --Buck Brannaman

In THE FARAWAY HORSES, Brannaman shares his methods for training and  provides a ...

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Overview

"I've started horses since I was 12 years old and have been bit, kicked, bucked off and run over. I've tried every physical means to contain my horse in an effort to keep from getting myself killed. I started to realize that things would come much easier for me once I learned why a horse does what he does. This method works well for me because of the kinship that develops between horse and rider. " --Buck Brannaman

In THE FARAWAY HORSES, Brannaman shares his methods for training and  provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Robert Redford's movie The Horse Whisperer, for which he was the technical advisor. *Authoratative figure in horsemanship
*Reveals the key to understanding animals
BUCK BRANNAMAN is a horse gentler--not a horse "breaker"--who has started more than 10,000 young horses in his clinics. He lives with his family in Sheridan, Wyoming.

WILLIAM REYNOLDS is the associate publisher of Cowboys & Indians magazine. He lives with his family in Santa Ynez, California.

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"Buck Brannaman is part of a lineage of skilled horsemen, and for the horses he works with, it is about trust and understanding, not submission."
--Robert Redford

"When it comes to horses, Buck Brannaman is part guru, part psychologist, and all cowboy. He's a 19th -entury man in a 21st-century world, and his life is at once inspirational and instructive."
--Tom Brokaw

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781585748631
  • Publisher: Lyons Press, The
  • Publication date: 7/1/2003
  • Edition description: First edition
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 88,944
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.70 (d)

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BUCK BRANNAMAN is a horse gentler--not a horse "breaker"--who has started more than 10,000 young horses in his clinics.
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  • Posted June 4, 2012

    Worth the time to read.

    If you're looking for a 'horse-training guide', this isn't it. But if you're looking for some guidance, this is amazing. Buck has an amazing insight into not only the horse, but people as well. You may not learn to break a horse, but you will learn to understand him a little better. The insight in invaluable both in horse and human relationships.

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 21, 2003

    There's not enough words......

    This is a great book that everyone should read, unless you live in a cave. Buck is great teacher of horsemanship, but it's not just about horses...it's about life. Buck shares his life's lessons. You'll laugh and you'll cry. You may even want to come see him at a clinic. He's a very special person and a great helper of the horses. Enjoy!

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2012

    Sandie

    If you're a horse person, you have to read this book! It's not exactly the same as the movie, it has some similar stories, but more added to them, and several that aren't in the movie. Very touching and interesting book. Use the Lend Me feature to share it with your friends!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 10, 2012

    I give Buck 5 stars on this. Buck writes just like he talks. It'

    I give Buck 5 stars on this. Buck writes just like he talks. It's just simple, to the point, with a little humour sprinkled throughout. Here's a guy who came from some humble and pretty rough conditions, He used those, not as an excuse but a reason, to make something of himself and then share that with the rest of us. His passion for what he does is obvious. It is an honest and very open account of the hardships and sacrifices he has made for 'The Faraway Horses'.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 5, 2012

    A must read!

    A very heart felt story. I am always amazed how good people can come from such sad places.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 17, 2011

    Loved it

    Wonderfully told, a "risen from the ashes" sort of tale. Amazing horseman, and an even bigger man.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 29, 2012

    Very good read!

    If you liked the movie ,Buck, you will enjoy the book. It is basically the story of the book.You get more depth into his life's story ,and some great bits of wisdom.Not a book about how to train horses ,but a story about how training horses connects to how you live your life.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 19, 2012

    Great book!

    Buck tells a great story of his life, and gives alot of good information on horses. I loved this book!!! Very inspiring!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 16, 2012

    Inpiring!!!!!!

    The why buck was raised than the way he treats his horses. There just arent any word to describe it!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 3, 2012

    Horseman of the year

    Buck is a guy i admire and look up to. I see myself like buck in many ways and methods . He is someone you could sitnext to for hours and talk and never get bored. Go watch the DVD "BUCK" and you will see a fraction of what this man is about.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 9, 2011

    Wicked awesome!

    This book is a fantastic story about relationships not only human but horse and human.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2001

    Wonderful!

    Even if you don't know a thing about horses this book will help you just to learn how to deal with people. Buck is compassionate, wise and humorous. There's no one like him. Thank God for the horse's sakes and the lovers of horses he's around.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 31, 2001

    BUY THE BOOK!!!

    I was fortunate enough to get one of the first copies in WV, and read it cover to cover in one sitting (worth losing sleep to finish it!) This is not your average horse training book, its Buck's life history and how he relates his life with the horse. You will laugh and cry several times before you finish, but you will also meet an incredible human being who has spent a lifetime working to help the horse and the human find a better way.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 23, 2012

    The REAL Horse whisperer.

    Throughout the years there have been many arguments and claims to the title " Horse Whisperer". This man has truly earned it and is one of the pioneers in natural horsemanship. It would be awesome if everyone looked at horses in the same light as Buck.

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  • Posted March 17, 2012

    Good read

    Buck knows what he is talking about making for a good read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 6, 2011

    Beautiful

    This was a touching story tha makes you laugh and cry and allows you to start looking a things differently. A must read!!

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