Customer Reviews

Believe: A Horseman's Journey

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
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Buck has co-written a wonderful dedication to the healing power in the connection between horses and people. Having attended quite a few of his clinics and visited with him several times, I have seen how dedicated he is to the horse and to helping those people who are truly looking for a better way, not only in their horsemanship, but in their lives as well.

Well worth the read.

I gave it four stars instead of 5, because Far away horses was better....sorry Buck.

I really enjoyed reading Buck's first book, The Faraway Horses and really liked Buck the movie. I was looking forward to reading this book and thought since each chapter was about overcoming a specific issue he would talk about how to work through those issues. Instead, it was a series of stories people had written Buck about how great he is and how they helped to changed their lives prefaced by Buck's commentary on the story. There is nothing deep or substantial to the book, just a lot of fluff. Some of the "lessons learned" were repeats from his first book. It's a light read but if you want to borrow it from friend or the library but I wouldn't buy it as I would not read it a second time.

Please read my review for Buck's book "The Faraway Horses," and read that book before you read "Believe." I can't say enough good things about Buck-- his way has truly changed my life. This book has the added dimension of having every other chapter be a true account from individuals whose lives have been changed and affected for the better by learning about Buck's way. Highly recommend.

I have seen Buck in person and after seeing many self proclaimed "horse whisperers" knew he was something special. His writing is no different and both his books are not only a must read for people with horses, but anyone who wants a good story.

I have been fortunate enough to see several of Buck Brannaman's clinics. and I know he is the most gifted horseman I know. However, I did not realize how much positive impact he has had on people's personal lives as well. This book tells the stories of several people whose lives have been changed by their involvement with Buck and his impact on their horses and their own way of thinking. It is very clever in the way Buck quietly introduces each story and still gives you a great lesson in horsemanship.
If you want to understand more about yourself and your relationship to your horse, this book is a MUST! I also loved his first book, The Faraway Horse. It taught me a lot about horses and I've been riding for 40 years.

I really enjoyed reading Buck's first book, Far Away Horses, so I was looking forward to reading this book. I was surprised to find that this book is just a lot of testimonials from Buck's former students gushing about how he has changed their lives. I was quite suprised that he would put out a book like this. I think he is a great horseman that doesn't need to push his worth by publishing a book filled with praises for himself. Essentially all this book does is pat him on the back. Maybe he wanted to point out how learning to connect with your horse can change a person's attitude, but I came away feeling a bit turned off because of so much gushing.

This book has Buck introduce a subject and then share a story from one of his students about how what they learned has changed their lives. What he shows people is how your horse is a mirror of you. You can not be fake, this makes you change your relationships in all areas of your life.

I am a follower of Buck Branaman and am not alone.

Hopefully, Buck, you are reading this review and will agree to come to the Chattanooga/Cleveland, Tennessee Tri State Arena and teach a clinic in our wonderful facility.

I have given the film and the book as gifts this year for holiday gifts to my friends and family and feel sure that you will have a warm welcome.

Pamela Rymer O'Dwyer
podwyer@aol.com

just say yes,

pia

Got this for my dad for Christmas, but from what I have read of it myself, it seems to be a great book. Full of lots of wisdom.
Doc

For anyone working with horses, this book contains some great ideas that were shared by people who received help from Buck. Buck uses the most amazingly insighful approach to horses.