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.
Buck BrannamanMy horse needs to be quiet enough not to draw my attention. You want your horse always aware of you. Be aware of your horse! Fidgeting? Direct that! Think of it as a gift. Do something with that energy; redirect it or it will be a negative. Don't let your horse check-out. A horse wants peace. Trade movement for peace.
Buck BrannamanI often tell people that I truly want the horse to be my feet and legs. I want to be an extension of the horse and him to be an extension of me. That's what I'm always working toward when I'm on a horse.
Buck BrannamanA lot of times, rather than helping people with horse problems, I'm helping horses with people problems.
Buck BrannamanThere are things that change all through your life the way you deal with people, the way you approach problems.
Buck BrannamanMy daughter's all grown up now compared to what she was, but I used to say, Iโve got to have my horse to where if sheโs leading my horse somewhere, and sheโs got a big armload of Barbies and drops something out of her hand, that son of a buck ought to stop and respect her while sheโs gathering up all her dolls and not to walk on her or take advantage of her. And if Iโve done my work right, by gosh, thatโs what theyโll do.
Buck Brannaman