Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Go Fast Then Slow

“It’s a whole lot easier to speed them up than slow one down.” Real cowboys have insisted that forever about horses seeming lazy until they learn to move out.

Blackjack Saddle Club Plans Show September 2

Fifth point show of the year for the Blackjack Saddle Club is scheduled Sunday, Sept. 2, 9 o’clock, at Cico Park Wells Arena in Manhattan, according to Justine Staten, club president. While all shows are open to the public, club members’ points are tabulated for yearend awards.

Demise For Those Varmints

“The rain must have brought out the ’possums.” That’s sure the way it seemed after catching another cat food stealer in the live trap.

Top Performing Cattle Entries Honored As Climax Of Flint Hills Beef Fest

Highlight of the 32nd annual Flint Hills Beef Fest at Emporia was recognition of top entries in the grass futurity and live stocker show competitions. With all of the additional features of the weekend celebration, festivities still highlight the grass cattle industry for which grazing in the Flint Hills is known, according to Scott Jones, president […]

Errors Must Be Admitted

“Making mistakes can have very serious consequences.” Nobody wants to make a mistake, but there isn’t anybody who hasn’t made a mistake.

Cordial Young Cowboy Rides Quarter Horse Mare To World Show Accolades

“Thank you Sir.” That always naturally congenial acknowledgement is ample verification of a young cowboy’s future successes. Eager to talk about horses, riding and showing, most polite Ransom Tiffany, just 11-years-old, already has highly notable horseback achievements.