Tom Dorrance – More Than A Horseman – John Saint Ryan

Tom Dorrance – More Than A Horseman is a unique collection of memories and anecdotes about the man who inspires us to more thoughtful horsemanship decades after his passing. Now in its second printing this wildly popular title is the jumping off point for conversations about Tom and horsemanship between Eclectic Horseman Magazine publisher Emily Kitching and the contributors of this book. Listen in on these fun and insightful conversations!

In this visit publisher John Saint Ryan shared the origin story of the book, Tom Dorrance – More Than A Horseman, explaining that the idea came from his discussions with Margaret after Tom’s passing. He highlighted Tom’s approach of avoiding turmoil and stress when working with animals. They emphasized the importance of capturing the diverse facets of Tom’s life and character. The conversation also touched on the evolution of horsemanship over the years and how it has affected students seeking help. John shared some of his experiences and insights from working with Tom and his first exposure to horsemanship when watching Ray Hunt.

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Tom Dorrance – More Than A Horseman