Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Communicator’s Ability To ‘Talk’ To Horses Still Draws Skeptism

Many people remember the television show, “Mr. Ed,” about a horse that could talk. Some horse owners do contend their horses “talk,” too, although not in public language to be understood, other than by the personal handler. When the horse performs any maneuver requested by the handler that is communication to one and response back […]

Horse’s Ability To Move Both Directions Fluently Depends On Training

“My horse is left-handed. He always turns easier to the left than the right.” That comment is frequently heard from horseback riders when their mounts will go a specific direction, take a lead or spin one way in preference or better than the opposite. Consequently, it is assumed, that not unlike humans, a horse is […]

Internal Dialogue Of Horse And Rider Is Key To A Successful Ride

As the music came on the microphone, Aaron Ralston loped into the arena on his bridle less horse, circled both directions at various speeds, occasionally clapping his hands and asking the crowd to join in, before spinning both directions, coming to a sliding stop for which he is most famous, and then backing his mount […]

Showmanship Is The Art Of Exhibiting A Horse

Many horse-loving-youngsters don’t have the prettiest horse. Yet, their appreciation and hard work for their horses often surpass those who have better conformation animals. There was a need to recognize these young horsemen for their dedicated ability, according to Andrea Simons during the International Equine Judges Seminar in Oklahoma City.

Private Horse Trail System Proposed Across Kansas’ Flint Hills

Horsepower may again be a recreational method of travel across Kansas’ depth. And, it could be a windfall to landowners along the route. “I am conducting a research project to validate the feasibility of developing a series of interconnected horse trails throughout the Flint Hills,” explained Thomas Warner, professor and director of the Wildlife and […]