Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Broodmares Require Wintertime Attention

Foals are weaned and broodmares are generally out in the pasture waiting with their owners for new babies come spring. While daily feeding and observation are customary, most owners often become relaxed in broodmare attention during the fall and winter. 

Mom Always Knows Best

“Come to the front and carry these groceries for this customer.” While the directions to her carryout boy-wannabe cowboy seem simple enough, actuality was much more emphatic.

Broodmares Require Fall And Wintertime Attention

Foals are weaned and broodmares are generally out in the pasture waiting with their owners for new babies come spring. While daily feeding and observation are customary, most owners often become relaxed in broodmare attention during the fall and winter. 

Resolution For Construction Completion

“Where oh where oh where should that new line be?” While it wasn’t a million-dollar question, there certainly was bewilderment where to put in a new waterline.

Season Must Overcome Disasters

“This too shall pass.” While that is definitely a scratch in an already very bad injury, it is still the sad truth.

Leadership, Education, Public Policy Advocacy Provided By Horse Council To Equine Industry

“The Kansas Horse Council (KHC) provides the Kansas equine industry leadership and direction through education, promotion and public policy advocacy.” Kallie Emig, Maple Hill, president of the KHC headquartered in Manhattan, opened the KHC annual meeting at Lawrence. Twenty-two KHC members rode horses in Lawrence’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade then gathered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds […]