Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Too Many Rotten Tomatoes

“Yes, we have no bananas.” “Yes, we have tomatoes.” For some peculiar reason whenever arms and hands are overloaded with “stuff” to carry, those two comments come to mind.

Stagecoaches Only Went Short Distances In Cold Weather

“It must have been awfully cold riding across the country in a stagecoach.” That’s true, but Jon Mixon, who’s done considerable stagecoach research, said, “Stagecoaches were for traveling short distances.”

Beware Of Those Grasshoppers

“Grasshoppers are sure a menace jumping around when going for a morning horseback ride.” While there have been no cautionary reports about grasshopper problems this year, there are still a lot of the “bugs.”

Horses Remain Integral Learning Experience For Generational Washington County Ranch Family

“Three cowgirls with long braided blonde pigtails ordered around by a handsome teenage cowboy wearing shades riding a bay horse. Ample sideline coaching from a more mature blonde cowgirl on a palomino and a visibly hardworking farmer-rancher in bib overalls.” Obviously, it’s a Keesecker ranch family affair where everybody has their own unique niche at […]