Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Ranch Rodeo At Council Grove To Highlight Youth Events

Cowboys and cowgirls of the future remain focus of the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association. “While our organization sponsors several horse-related activities every year, encouraging youth to participate in rodeo and related horse events was the initial objective when the Morris County Youth Rodeo Associating was formed nearly four decades ago. Our annual fall ranch […]

Mule Fun Day Fundraiser For Holton Reservoir

The Fritz’ Mule Fun Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 o’clock, at the Circleville Saddle Club Arena on Highway 79, Circleville, Kansas. “This is a fundraiser for the Fritz Dillner Memorial Shelter House to be constructed at Banner Creek Reservoir near Holton in Jackson County,” according to Deb Dillner, event coordinator.

Blackjack Saddle Club Show September 10

A horse show is planned by the Blackjack Saddle Club on Saturday, September 10, according to Justine Staten, club president. It will be at Cico Park, Wells Arena, Manhattan, beginning at 9 o’clock. There are entry fees, with awards in all performance and speed events; as well all-around awards in age categories.

Ranchers Must Have Veterinary Directive For Medicated Cattle Feeds

Beginning the first of the year, cattlemen who regularly use medicated feed for performance enhancement will be limited. That’s the “meat” of the message from Dr. Michael Apley, professor of clinical sciences at the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan.

‘Best Pro Rodeo’ In Prairie Circuit Set For Action At Eureka This Weekend

It’d be difficult to find a more appropriate locale for rodeo action than right in the heart of cattle country, Greenwood County smack dab in the middle of the world renowned native Bluestem grasslands’ Flint Hills of Kansas. The Western action is set this weekend in the county seat town of Eureka, and it’s a […]

Blackjack Saddle Club Show Saturday

Third point show planned by the Blackjack Saddle Club, for the 2016 show circuit season, is this Saturday, Aug. 20, according to Stacy Nicholas, club point keeper. All shows are at Cico Park, Wells Arena, Manhattan, beginning at 9 o’clock. There are entry fees, with awards in all performance and speed events; as well all […]