Believe : A Horseman's Journey

by Buck Brannaman and William Reynolds

• ISBN13: 9781592284337
• ISBN10: 1592284337
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2004-11-01
• Publisher: The Lyons Press

Summary

In his best-sellingThe Faraway Horses,Buck Brannaman, extraordinary trainer and acknowledged inspiration forThe Horse Whisperer, described how he found his calling and honed his art and craft. In the year since the book's publication and following its widespread acclaim, the universal application of Brannaman's approach to interpersonal relationships has struck a responsive chord in the equestrian community and with the public at large. Believecontinues to chronicle the man's efforts as a catalyst and a mentor as we meet thirteen people with whom he has worked. Through their own words and through Brannaman's perceptive introductions to each essay, we experience first-hand the hope and confidence that he has instilled in these individuals and in their horses. Among them are: - Sherry, who learned to replace fear of the unknown with knowledge of reality; - Theresa, who, through teaching her horse to accept the saddle and bridle, acquired patience and a sense of timing; - Sissy, who credits her ability to cope with a life-threatening illness to Brannaman's inspiring words and deeds; - Nicole, who developed confidence and a sense of teamwork while her horse learned not to fear independence; - Diane, who discovered the value of releasing life's past traumas; - Shane, who saw horses forge a bond between himself and the son he thought he had lost forever.

Author Biography

Buck Brannaman is the widely respected horse gentler whose approach has inspired and revolutionized the equestrian world. When not traveling on his busy clinic schedule, he lives with his wife Mary and their three daughters in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Bill Reynolds, associate publisher of Cowboys & Indians magazine, is the co-author of The Faraway Horses. He lives with his family in California's Santa Ynez Valley.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Foreword	xi
Introduction	xvii
1. Coping with Fear	1	(14)
Sherry's Story	9	(6)
2. Qualities for Success	15	(34)
Theresa's Story	25	(24)
3. Overcoming the Past	49	(14)
Laurie's Story	57	(6)
4. Working Things Through	63	(12)
Jean's Story	69	(6)
5. Believing in Yourself	75	(16)
Susan's Story	79	(12)
6. Learning to Give	91	(12)
Barb's Story	97	(6)
7. Making the Right Thing Easy	103	(8)
Amy's Story	107	(4)
8. Figuring It Out	111	(8)
Val and Don's Story	113	(6)
9. Bad Things and Good People	119	(12)
Sissy's Story	123	(8)
10. From Herd-Bound to Independent	131	(10)
Nicole's Story	135	(6)
11. The Spiritual Part	141	(14)
Diane's Story	143	(12)
12. Rebellion and Recovery	155	(22)
Shane's Story	159	(18)
Afterword	177