Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

First Unwanted Horses Survey Concludes With Still More Questions

More and more people don’t want the horses they have, and, with that, the neglect and abuse of horses are increasing. Dr. Douglas G. Corey, recently elected chairman of the Unwanted Horse Coalition, made that emphasis in detailing findings from his group’s study on Contributing Factors Surrounding the Unwanted Horse Issue.

Horses Are At Risk For Salmonella Poisoning, Too

Headline stories about human sickness and even deaths related to food poisoning caused by Salmonella bacteria are quite common. Thus, many people know the word Salmonella, but only a few realize that it can be a severe problem in horses, too.

Starving Mustangs Add to Debate As Owner Is Imprisoned

The Bureau of Land Management’s wild mustang management  program, which has drawn considerable discussion for years, has been again brought under fire in a Nebraska animal cruelty case. Restore Our American Mustangs Act (ROAM), federal legislation to overhaul the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives last summer. […]

Flint Hills Forever Dependent On Horses

Horses have always been an essential element of the Flint Hills. Despite many changes during ChaseCounty’s history, and continually innovative technology, horses will always be a key part of operating the world renowned bluestem grasslands.

Gray Is Kind Of Complicated Color For Horses

Popularity of horse colors goes in fads. Preferences of owners are reflected by increased numbers of certain colored horses as well as demand and dollars paid for these horses of specific colors at various times.