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The Faraway Horses: The Adventures and Wisdom of One of America's Most Renowned Horsemen | 
 enlarge | Author: Buck Brannaman
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Rating:  23 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 1585748633
Dewey Decimal Number: 798
EAN: 9781585748631
ASIN: 1585748633
Publication Date: July 1, 2003
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Product Description
"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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 A life story for everyone... November 24, 2008
Eileen M. Greene (Bolton, MA)
I am not a horsewoman. I never had the opportunity to get to know them, but find them very beautiful. (I was moved by the film, The Horse Whisperer, and the beautiful scenes throughout the movie). I also have a special association to "wild horses," which remind me of my beloved brother Tommy. I read the Faraway Horses as I was grieving Tom's passing. I wanted to understand the perspective of a man who is able to share space with animals and "work without words" to help them. And I wanted to understand more about horses. I had no expectations before reading the book... well, I just finished my second read. Buck is a special person with an easy writing style. Reading The Faraway Horses was like sharing time with a friend I hadn't met yet. He writes of some painful experiences and many beautiful experiences. He has cultivated and shared his gifts with many horses and, as importantly, their people. He has clearly reached out on his journey and built upon his life's lessons. On the way, he found purpose and happiness. A hopeful, lovely read written by an obviously special person. I will definitely wave if I ever drive by a cowboy and his trailer on he road! It would be an honor to meet this genuine and sincere man... and see some of his friends, the horses. I will be sharing this story with family and friends.
 Wonderful story September 10, 2008
C. Wray (Courtland VA)
I love the cadence of this book, a good read! I enjoyed his journey with various horses and his life. I recommend this book, not as a guide to training, just as a trainer's story.
 Shame On You Buck April 28, 2008
W. E. Baehr (Moose, Wyoming USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pretty good story,too bad I found out from this book that Buck was the horse technical advisor on the the movie The Horse Whisperer. That movie was another awful Hollywood misrepresentation and misleading work on horses and horse training. It's a shame that a real horseman like Buck could be a part of such garbage. Maybe someday Hollywood and a real horseman will get together to make a movie that shows the real nature of horses and horsemanship.
Great Book Great Man April 21, 2008
Donna M. Petermann (Gilbert, Arizona USA)
One of the most insiring books about Natural Horsemanship and any instructor that I have ever read. I wish I had read it before I took a clinic with Buck. I most certainly will continue to Study with him when ever possible and with the instructors he has taught. Ricky Quinn & Paul Dietz
Thank you Buck for all that you are and all that you do for us and our Horses we love and revere so very much.
Donna Petermann
Gilbert Arizona
The Faraway Horses March 10, 2008
JDS (Folsom, CA)
This book arrived in less than 1 week, in new condition. I am very happy with the service as advertised. I was given a copy of this book and have passed it along to several friends, who in turn, have passed it along until it was worn out. Quite a story and man.
JD
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