Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Friendships Are Most Important

“The most beautiful qualify of friendship is to understand and to be understood.” Attending memorial services for an acquaintance of six decades reminded about the importance of friends.

Horse Health First Concern For Mobile Veterinary Service

“Before buying any horse, it should have a pre-purchase examination by a qualified veterinarian.” That’s the advice from Dr. Jason Miles DVM of Stone Horse Veterinary Services offering mobile equine care based out of Lawrence. 

Counterfeits Always Show Through

“He actually turned out to be a real counterfeit.” The evaluation wasn’t said with harsh feelings, but with sincere honesty. A longtime cowboy friend gave his opinion when asked about a horse he’d purchased. Presented by a young rider in the auction ring, the horse performed well and was credited to be outstanding. When the […]

Corn Crop Overflows Bins

“Neosho River bottomland farmer wins 100-bushel challenge.” That wasn’t a true newspaper headline from the 1960s, but it sure could have been.