Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Clunker Replaced With New

“It was just the final straw.” Four times in three months the truck had been in the shop. The fourth repair job the day before and another big bill paid in full.

Christmas On the Trail At Burlingame Country Christmas December 3

Christmas is in the air all around and no more than at Burlingame, Kansas. “The Chamber of Commerce and all of the community have again gone all out for our 27th annual Burlingame Country Christmas celebration titled the Christmas on the Trail, Saturday, Dec. 3,” according to Mark Hecht, Burlingame businessman and Chamber of Commerce […]

Fancy Carriages Powered By Big Flashy Draft Teams Offer Enjoyable Relaxation

“There’s nothing more relaxing than a soft-cushioned, spring-seated carriage ride behind gigantic sleek black perfectly matched Percheron mares clopping down the country road on a beautiful fall day.” Well, similar is said for anytime one has the opportunity to go for an excursion in a horse drawn vehicle.

Big Moon Unique Opportunity

“It was a perfect night for riding in the moonlight.” Often, horseback excursions have been made in the light of the moon.

Buckles To Highpoint Yearend Winners In South Central Stock Horse Association

Young, old, or prime, difficult to know who was most excited as they reaped rewards for the year’s horse campaigning. Two dozen buckles were claimed by division winners climaxing the South Central Stock Horse Association (SCSHA) yearend awards banquet at Pratt, according Steve Johnson, Arkansas City, president of the horse show group.

Whitetails Not Always Sporting

“Deer season has been successful.” Well, that’s a bit tongue-in-cheek, really. Yet, two deer were harvested within a few hours.