Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Relief For Livestock Water

“Water is the most essential nutrient for survival.” People and livestock can go for extended time without food, but it’s impossible to be without water for more than three days.

Nothing Like Riding Horses In The Flint Hills For Entrepreneur Cowboy

“I wanted to spend most of my time in the saddle on horseback looking after cattle and riding in the Flint Hills.” Native of the Bluestem ranchland, Rex Buchman, a cowman’s son following family heritage during youthful days, recognized and most accomplished in many cowboy lifestyles, loaded his horse and family and traveled southwest to […]

Senior Horses Deserve Additional Attention

Old horses are quite like old people, and no two age quite the same, yet exercise physically and mentally as well as balanced nutrition generally attribute to longevity for both. “The scientific community has defined the horse as physiologically showing signs of aging at 20 and older,” said Karyn Malinowski, horse management specialist.

Don’t Complain, Just Enjoy

“It’s a major ordeal to go to a horse show.” Three decades-plus ago, we had two kids plus their mom and ourself showing, and always took four horses. Can’t  remember all of the  work  to get ready for a two-day weekend show, a third the way across the state.

Horseback Riding Enthusiasts Gather For Safe Family Fun Weekend Encounters

“The mission of the Ultimate Horsemen’s Challenge Association is to provide a forum to unite all breeds, disciplines, and skill levels in a competitive obstacle course setting that emphasizes and rewards good horsemanship while encouraging sportsmanship, camaraderie, and above all, fun and enjoyment with horses.”