The Faraway Horses, Buck Brannaman

[pinkpony]

Buck Brannaman with William Reynolds

The Faraway Horses, and the story of the real horse whisperer

ISBN 0-7153-1836-5

David & Charles

(Phew! Ive just got to the back cover of this book this very morning, it being the first book I have read cover to cover since perfect partners Kelly Marks...)

I have really enjoyed reading this autobiography this last week. Buck has written about his life from as early as he can remember, from the days of learning rope tricks in his back yard with his brother Smokie, right through to his time working as a technical adviser to Robert Redford on the set of the film Th e Horse Whisperer.

I have found the book moving, reading of the abuse and hardship Buck has witnessed, on a human and equine level, and the life lessons Buck has taken from some of these astounding experiences.

I have also enjoyed learning about the equine and social culture Buck describes in his book, this mainly being Wyoming and Montana.

The book gives ideas and teachings on horsemanship to help gain understanding, trust and harmony that are good for horses and people.

I enjoyed it!

[Louise C]

I've just finished it too - and yes enjoyed it as well. Was particularly interested in how he explained the lying down of the horse in the film Horse Whisperer - and how much his horse enjoyed it - was a bit of a party trick to him!

I wonder if being badly treated by fathers is a bit of a common trait - one of the reasons why him and Monty get on so well with horses?

[pinkpony]

Hmmmm, I was wondering that too! But one things for sure, the whole laying down a horse thing is clearly for experts.....!!

[mandal]

I enjoyed this book too. I'm sure childhood trauma gives many who endured it a different perspective and understanding.

"But one things for sure, the whole laying down a horse thing is clearly for experts.....!! "
Defintely agree pinkpony!!!