Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Heifer’s Day In Town

“I’ll just eat you alive if you don’t get out of here.” That scrawny black renegade 600-pound heifer went about proving her point putting fear of life into cowboy and his horse.

‘New’ Road Provides ‘Access’

“They finally built a personal ‘super-highway’ so the ranchers and neighbor lady down the road weren’t home locked.” It was after utmost aggravation with an occasional negative remark.

Flint Hills Summer Roundup

“Be ready to go at 4:45 in the morning.” That was the call from the pasture manager about gathering short-season yearlings for shipment to a feedlot.

Busy St. George Family Life Centers Around Horses

“Horses are who we are and what we do. We’ve always had horses and our family and lives center around horses, the horse industry and horse people.” That’s how Tara Mowry proudly described the Vince Mowry family of St. George including sons Cooper, Jacob, and Rylan.

Long-Sleeved Shirts Always Common Attire For Real Cowboys

“Cowboys wear long-sleeved shirts year around, but not many wear leather vests and generally never have.” While the statement may seem insignificant to many people, including today’s working cowboys, it answers frequent questions.

Council Grove Youth Rodeo To Be August 6

A youth rodeo is planned Saturday evening, Aug. 6, 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.

Council Grove Youth Rodeo To Be August 6

A youth rodeo is planned Saturday evening, Aug. 6, 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.