Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Morris County Youth Rodeo At Council Grove

Cowboys and cowgirls 19 years of age and under have been welcomed to participate in the 34th annual Morris County Youth Rodeo at Council Grove. “It’s set for the club arena east of town on Saturday night, Aug. 2, beginning at 6 o’clock,” announced Heidi Lange, who’s in charge of entries for the competition sponsored […]

Passing Batons To Generations

“Will you be on our relay team?” Three times we’ve had that question asked in recent weeks. Without hesitation, we’ve responded: “Sure, but I want to run first.”

Kindness Makes Nightmare Nothing

“Call 911 in case of an emergency.” One of the hottest days of the summer barreling down Interstate at seven miles under the speed limit, 16 miles slower than we generally drive, and well below the speedsters passing us as if we were standing still, it was what one could call a nightmare come true.

Professional Cowboys And Cowgirls At Kaw Valley Rodeo In Manhattan

Time flies when there’s success, and that’s clearly the case with the Kaw Valley Rodeo at Manhattan. “We’re planning the 39th annual Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association competition Thursday through Saturday evenings, July 24 through 26, at 8 o’clock in Cico Park,” according to Steve Frazier, a rodeo committeeman for a number of those years. There’ll […]

Jackson County Rodeo This Weekend At Holton

“Grab your hat, put on your spurs, bring your lawn chair, if you’re not riding your horse or planning to get on a bronc or bull, and let’s rodeo,” welcomed Deb Dillner.

Australian Cowboy Bringing Horsemanship Tour To Topeka

One of the most renowned horsemen in the world is coming to Topeka. “Clinton Anderson will be taking over the Kansas Expocentre on August 2 – 3, to bring you his Walkabout Tour, a two-day horsemanship experience unlike any other,” announced Brittney Chamberlain, Stephenville, Texas, Anderson’s event assistant “Inspiring the Dreams of Horsemen.”

Bourbon County Team Collects Working Ranch Cowboys Association Rodeo Championship

Broncos were bursting in air making for an explosive Fourth of July Ranch Rodeo at Council Grove. For one of the coolest Independence Day celebrations in recent history, action was proclaimed “hot” by true working cowboys, and the relaxing bleacher-filled spectators, for actually two days of Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo excitement, determining a champion […]