Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Hearing Impairment Typically Not A Big Problem In Horses

Deafness, or hearing impairment, does not make a horse worthless or unusable. “With a few minor adjustments in training and management techniques by owners, deaf horses are generally suitable for riding, showing and breeding, just like any other horses,” according to Dr. Laurie Beard, associate professor of equine medicine at the Kansas State University of […]

Free Horses Often End Up Costing More Than The Expensive Ones

“Never look a free horse in the mouth.” That advice has generally been common knowledge among horse owners since the beginning of time. It meant that if a horse was free, most of the time it was old, which can be told by opening the mouth and checking the teeth, which would be worn, short […]

Participation Just As Important As Outcome

Somebody has to be second. Majority of people want to be first. There are exceptions, and some really don’t care. They have no concern one way or another. Just “getting by” is sufficient. There are   advantages to such attitudes. Yet, if everybody was always satisfied being equal, as we’ve mentioned before, the world would […]

Preparation Very Important Before Entering Horse Show Ring

Clipping is a very important part of preparing a Miniature Horse for the show ring. Lisa Navrat of Walton recognized that even the best halter horse may not win if it is not properly prepared and groomed. Assisted by her husband, Joe, Navrat demonstrated those procedures as a highlight of the Heartland Miniature Horse Club […]

Flint Hills Ranch Couple Retirement SaleBrings Memory Downpour

An era of renowned livestock production and leadership is concluding. The auction of Albert and Gayla Morgan’s 160-acre Hilltop Hereford Ranch in the Flint Hills near Alta Vista this weekend will be a bittersweet time for the couple and all who they’ve crossed paths in more than three-quarters of a century.

Petting A Horse Can Be A Really Big Deal

“May I pet your  horse?” “Can I ride your horse.” Perhaps, more accurately instead of being a question, the statement should be: “I sure would like to pet your horse.” Or, “I’d really like to ride your horse.” Whatever,   the wording, we’ve had the questions asked a jillion times. While waiting for a recent […]