• The Faraway Horses

  • The Adventures and Wisdom of America's Most Renowned Horsemen
  • By: Buck Brannaman, William Reynolds
  • Narrated by: John Pruden
  • Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,027 ratings)

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The Faraway Horses

By: Buck Brannaman, William Reynolds
Narrated by: John Pruden
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Publisher's summary

"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, Buck Brannaman shares his renowned methods for horse training and provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Robert Redford's movie The Horse Whisperer, for which he was the technical adviser.

©2001 Buck Brannaman and William Reynolds (P)2011 Tantor

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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)

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Wonderful book

This is a wonderful book. The narration is excellent. I don't even own horses but I still loved this book. This is a book with real heart. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Great story about horses and life

Would you listen to The Faraway Horses again? Why?

Yes, it is a great story about a rough start to a life and how it was redeemed.

What did you like best about this story?

The focus on how horses make a life full and rewarding.

What does John Pruden bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice contributes to the cowboy/western theme.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

There is a movie called, "BUCK".

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granting peace in a troubled world

shows how bright the sun can be after a troubled night.thank you Mr brannaman and all who helped put this together

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Not just for horsemen

Buck knows a lot about horses and tells how he's used that information in relation to humans. How he chose not to let his upbringing ruin his future but rather to use it for good. Excellent book I'll listen to many times over again

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Fascinating story about Buck's life & horsemanship

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Interesting, intriguing story about a natural horseman. Seems to be a good balance of time on Buck and time on horses; we get to see how the two were intertwined and how lessons from one were applied to the other -- and back again. I'd recommend the book. It has some good points about life and horsemanship. And I'm amazed at how Buck had such a hard life but turned out so well. Probably more than I could handle. Kudos for Buck!

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All that is right with America.

Buck is a one-of-a-kind horseman. This is the kind of book that you listen to until it's through. It just makes you feel good inside and you learn a whole lot about horses too

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Inspiring

Inspiring people like this help to demonstrate qualities we should strive for I life, hardwood, dedication, resolve, principles.

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great book.

great book good for anyone not just horse people. Buck is a inspiration. You can learn about life from him.

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very enjoyable

didn't want it to end
narrator was great
May have to start over & listen again !

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Great book

Awesome story of a true horse whisperer. This book is not just for horse people.

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