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Master Horseman and Horsemanship Clinician | Guinness World Record Trick Roper | Speaker on Inspiration, Motivation, and Overcoming Obstacles

Buck Brannaman Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Master Horseman and Horsemanship Clinician | Guinness World Record Trick Roper | Speaker on Inspiration, Motivation, and Overcoming Obstacles

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Buck Brannaman
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
SHR

Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:
Authors & Storytellers

 

Buck Brannaman Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Buck Brannaman is a renowned master horseman and horsemanship clinician known for his gentle, effective training methods. He holds a Guinness World Record as a trick roper and has inspired audiences worldwide through his clinics and speaking engagements. Buck’s approach emphasizes communication and trust between horse and rider, making him a respected figure in the equestrian community. Beyond his horsemanship, he speaks powerfully about overcoming obstacles and personal growth. His work has influenced both horse lovers and leadership professionals alike.

Buck Brannaman is a renowned American horse trainer and clinician, celebrated for his compassionate approach to horsemanship rooted in the California vaquero tradition. Born in 1962 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and raised in Montana and Idaho, Buck faced a challenging childhood marked by severe abuse. At age 12, he and his brother were placed in foster care, where he found solace and healing through his bond with horses. This connection inspired his lifelong dedication to understanding and communicating with horses, emphasizing trust, patience, and mutual respect. Influenced by the teachings of Tom and Bill Dorrance, as well as Ray Hunt, Buck developed a horsemanship philosophy that prioritizes the horse's perspective. He believes in creating a safe and secure environment for horses, allowing them to work confidently and cooperatively with humans. His clinics, held across the United States and internationally, focus on gentle training methods and have impacted countless riders and horses. Beyond his work with horses, Buck has become a motivational speaker, sharing his experiences and insights on overcoming adversity. He often draws parallels between the healing of abused horses and the healing of individuals, advocating for compassion and understanding in all relationships. Buck's expertise extends to trick roping, a skill he began at age six and has since earned him two Guinness World Records. He has also authored several books, including The Faraway Horses and Believe: A Horseman's Journey, and produced an extensive series of instructional DVDs titled "7 Clinics." In 2011, he was featured in the award-winning documentary Buck, which further solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the world of horsemanship. Residing in Sheridan, Wyoming, with his wife Mary and their three daughters, Buck continues to inspire and educate through his clinics, writings, and public speaking engagements, leaving a lasting legacy in the equestrian community and beyond.
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