Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Horseshow Bikers Bring Memories

“When there’s not a horse to ride, a bicycle is the next best thing.” A dozen horses were tied to trailers, but moms and dads wouldn’t let little ones on yet. So they were riding their bicycles lickety-cut up-and-down the rough dirt road.

BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Show At Manhattan

Fourth point show of the season for the BlackJack Saddle Club is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 7th, in Manhattan. According to Albert De La Garza, club president, it will begin at 9 o’clock at Wells Arena in Cico Park, with entries accepted at 8 o’clock.

Livestock Round Robin Showmanship Champions Named

Round robin showmanship winners highlight climax of livestock shows at the 2021 Morris County Fair have been announced. Winners of beef, dairy cattle, horse, meat goat, sheep and swine divisions showed all species in the finale showmanship challenge.

Council Grove Youth Rodeo To Be August 7

A youth rodeo is planned Saturday evening, Aug. 7, at 6 o’clock, in the Morris County Rodeo Arena east of Council Grove. Sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, divisions are planned for juniors, eight and under; intermediate, nine to 13; and seniors, 14 to 19, said Lisa Wainwright, entry coordinator.

Entertainment For All Ages

“They just don’t make television shows like they used to.” Actually, with modern technical devices, not that that many hours are spent watching television as a half century ago. Plus, there are so many other activities families are involved in they don’t relax together during the evening.