"Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will." -Buck Brannaman. Author Nicholas Evans wrote, “Others have falsely claimed to be the inspiration for Tom Booker in The Horse Whisperer. The one who truly inspired me was Buck Brannaman. His skill, understanding and his gentle, loving heart have parted the clouds for countless troubled creatures. Buck is the Zen master of the horse world.”