Highpoint All-Around Circuit Titles

Quarter Horses Cody and Maggie with Frank J. Buchman, Buchman’s Double B Ranch, Alta Vista, participated in 46 competitions of five horseshow circuits during 2017. The threesome collected yearend highpoint all-around titles in the Kansas State Horse Show Circuit (KSHSC), Rocking V Ranch and Blackjack Saddle Club. Also, showing in the Northeast Kansas Small Area Group (NEKSAG) and the Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Association (EKHA), the team received 83 yearend event awards in the five circuits including 52 first place finishes. Queen Megan Miller presented awards at the KSHSC banquet.

January 28, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman

Complex Hoof Is Main Ingredient To Maximum Horse Performance

“No hoof no horse, it’s that simple, yet that so very complicated.”

Lots of people can shoe horses, but top farriers in reality remain far and few between. Continue reading →

January 28, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman

Another Tribute To Dad

“Dad would have been 108-years-old on Monday, January 29.”

Sadly, he’s been gone nearly 38 years, passing away in the summer 1980. Continue reading →

January 28, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman

Blackjack Saddle Club PHOTOS

Yearend highpoint exhibitors for 2017 in the Blackjack Saddle Club posed with their awards at a recent recognition banquet in Wamego. Honorees include (back row) Stacy Nicholas, Vicki Smith, Teresa Douthit, Steve George, Frank Buchman, (middle row) Lane Svoboda, Jaiden Thomas, Brooke Staten, (front) Luchesse Bergeron, Joseph De La Garza and Katherine De La Garza. (Photo by Albert De La Garza.)

Officers of the Blackjack Saddle Club were elected during a recent meeting in Wamego. They include Albert De La Garza, website-social media; Myra George, treasurer; Justine Staten, president; Frank Buchman, secretary-reporter; Stacy Nicholas, points keeper; and Vicki Smith, vice president. (Photo by Albert De La Garza.)

January 22, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman

Many Help Make Successes

“Always give just credit where credit is due.”

During several recent horseshow awards presentations, many accolades were bestowed, received and acknowledged by applause. Continue reading →

January 21, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman

Ranch Life And Painting It Keep Eureka Horsewoman Going Strong

Horses and drawing pictures of horses have always been two of the most favorite things in life for Lois French.

“Paper was in short supply when I was going to country school,” Lois remembered. “So, I really got in trouble when my teacher saw me drawing pictures of horses in my school books.” Continue reading →

January 20, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman

Quarter Horses Fastest In The World At Quarter Mile Races

Horse racing is truly the “sport of kings.”

Yet nearly anybody who’s ever ridden a horse has challenged their partner: “Bet my horse can outrun yours.” Continue reading →

January 14, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman

Cows Must Have Calves

“They’ll either have a calf or they won’t.”

One of the very best, most prominently known cowmen answered years ago when questioned about pregnancy checking his cowherd. Continue reading →

January 14, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman

Nevada Mustang Advocates Have Candlelight Vigil Protesting Giveaway Of 3,000 Virginia Range Horses

Wild Mustangs remain a most controversial subject among anybody who shares even the slightest horse affection.

Again, headlines have illuminated in recent days with approval of giving a large native Mustang herd to private ownership. Continue reading →

January 8, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman

Just Fix The Problem

“The second string will be the carload team at Denver, and then will also get to judge at Houston.”

It was the coach’s evening announcement that nearly made a 20-year-old recently married college junior’s shirt snaps pop open. Continue reading →

January 7, 2018 / Frank J. Buchman