Alwyn Torenbeek

William Alwyn Torenbeek (1937–2015) was an Australian drover, horse whisperer, endurance rider, bronc rider and author.

Early life Torenbeek grew up on the Myella cattle station near Kokotungo in the Baralaba district of Central Queensland. He left home at the age of 14. Torenbeek began taming wild horses at the age of 11, and by the age of 17, he had accumulated and tamed approximately 70 wild horses. Aside from a 20-year break while he was working as a drover in the Gulf Country

He decided to write his life story after consistent coaxing from his family. Torenbeek returned to "Myella", the cattle property where he grew up near the former town of Kokotungo in the Baralaba district to write his memoirs. When he finished, he submitted his hand written notes to R.M. Williams Outback journalist David Gilchrist who is credited with co-authoring the book with Torenbeek.

During publicity for the book, it was revealed that during his career Torenbeek had formed friendships with Australian bushman R.M. Williams and Aboriginal elder and fellow horseman Wally Mailman.

Death Torenbeek was killed in an accident on a rural property at Canoona north-west of Rockhampton on 9 October 2015. The accident is believed to have occurred when Torenbeek inadvertently pressed the accelerator while attempting to move over to the passenger side of the vehicle he was in, causing it to collide into a post.

A public memorial service was held at Rockhampton's Great Western Hotel.

In lieu of flowers, mourners were encouraged to donate money to the Rehabilitation Centre at Rockhampton Hospital.

Legacy Torenbeek is listed in the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, the Australian rodeo Hall of Fame and the Australian Equestrian Hall of Fame.