Believe: A Horseman's Journey

by Buck Brannaman, William Reynolds

Overview

Master horseman Buck Brannaman, the real-life Horse Whisperer, continues the chronicle of his life as trainer and mentor in Believe, where we meet thirteen remarkable people whose lives he has affected. Through their accounts of help and healing and through Brannaman’s own introductions, the reader is inspired by the hope and confidence that he instilled in these individuals. This updated edition includes a new foreword, introduction, and account by one of Brannaman's longtime observers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493035120
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	08/22/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
Sales rank:	769,624
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Buck Brannaman is the widely respected horse gentler whose approach has inspired and revolutionized the equestrian world. He lives with his wife Mary and their three daughters in Sheridan, Wyoming.

William Reynolds, the former associate publisher of Cowboys & Indians magazine, lives with his family in California’s Santa Ynez Valley.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Foreword to the 2019 edition xi

Introduction to the 2019 edition xvii

1 Coping with Fear 1

Sherry's Story 9

2 Qualities for Success 15

Theresa's Story 25

3 Overcoming the Past 49

Laurie's Story 57

4 Working Things Through 63

Jean's Story 69

5 Believing in Yourself 75

Susan's Story 79

6 Learning to Give 91

Barb's Story 97

7 Making the Right Thing Easy 103

Amy's Story 107

8 Figuring It Out 111

Val and Don's Story 113

9 Bad Things and Good People 119

Sissy's Story 123

10 From Herd-Bound to Independent 131

Nicole's Story 135

11 The Spiritual Part 141

Diane's Story 143

12 Rebellion and Recovery 155

Shayne's Story 159

13 The Metaphysical Horseman by Jimmy Pepper Observations from the Saddle and the Rail 177

Afterword to the 2019 edition 185

About the Authors 191

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Buck Brannaman is a remarkable person. Remarkable in that he can communicate on a variety of levels—-with people as well as horses—-all with one desire, to help free the spirit in everyone involved." —-Jill Rappaport, Entertainment correspondent on Today Show

Editorial Reviews

"Others have falsely claimed to be the inspiration for Tom Booker in The Horse Whisperer. The one who truly inspired me was Buck Brannaman. His skill, understanding and his gentle, loving heart have parted the clouds for countless troubled creatures. Buck is the Zen master of the horse world."—Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer "There's a point in horsemanship when horse and horseman know enough about each other that a third thing, another dimension, begins to be part of the relationship. It's upon this element that the real ride takes place and in Believe we can see the markers along the journey."—Tom McGuane"Buck Brannaman is a remarkable person. Remarkable in that he can communicate on a variety of levels—with people as well as horses—all with one desire, to help free the spirit in everyone involved."—Jill Rappaport, Entertainment correspondent on NBC's "Today Show" and co-author of People We Know, Horses They Love

From the Publisher