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Hard Knocks Along The Faithful Cowboy Trail Make Dedicated Roper More Eager To Pay Entry Fees Again

To become a real all-around cowboy takes more heart and stamina than most men have. To overcome near death, drastic life deteriorating illness requires equal and likely more diligent desire.

Always a love for the cowboy way, and the essential horse requirement therein, have been and remain keys in the life of DK Hewett. Continue reading →

February 4, 2015 / Frank J. Buchman

Childhood Cowboy Video Star Now Professional Kansas Cowboy Moves Up To Third Best Team Roping Heeler In The World At National Finals Rodeo

 “Rope ’im. Jump down and rope ’im.”

That was the sideline advice.

Then: “I got ’im. Heel ’im.”

A second loop thrown, and: “I got ’im.”

Lariats were stretched tight, as the steel steer roping dummy came off the ground, while standers-by applauded.

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December 22, 2014 / Frank J. Buchman

Hall Of Fame Cowboy Is Astute Business Entrepreneur

“I don’t have a cell phone. I don’t know anything about computers and that stuff. I’m a cowboy.”

While that’s contrasting to most modern ways, Bud Sankey, 78, is a true businessman at his profession: cowboy.

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December 15, 2014 / Frank J. Buchman

Rope In Hand All-Around Rodeo Champion Always A Cowboy

“Everywhere he went; there was a rope in his hand.”

That’s the way people always remember this all-around cowboy today.

“I’ve always been a cowboy,” claimed Troy Kitchener.

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December 10, 2014 / Frank J. Buchman

Petite Blonde’s Passion For Riding Jumping Horses Keeps Rocking Chair Idle

Her rocking chair is riding a six-feet-tall Quarter Horse jumping over three-foot-high fences.

“I never wanted to be a little old lady, and despite my birthdate, I’m doing my best not to be,” contended the vivacious five-foot-five blonde equestrian, close semblance appearance of six decades earlier.

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November 23, 2014 / Frank J. Buchman

Chase county team bests Morris county ranch rodeo competition

Fifty-two cowboys representing 13 Flint Hills ranches from eight counties found that blue skies and enhancive temperatures seemed to expand toughness of competition at the 28th annual Morris County Fall Ranch Rodeo.

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October 6, 2014 / Frank J. Buchman

No Fright, But Cautiousness Keeps Champion Bull Rider As Winner

What’s the old bronc rider saying? “If bulls were supposed to be ridden, Paul Revere would have come through town on a bull instead of a horse.”

“Horses scare me, especially the ones that buck. A person can get hurt trying to ride those rodeo broncs.”

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September 22, 2014 / Frank J. Buchman

Professional Rodeo Returning To North Topeka Featuring Array Of Special Attractions

With a meager beginning, hard work of committee members, combined with outstanding producers, a pen of quality livestock, along with cowboys, cowgirls and spectators alike have made The BIG 94.5 Country Topeka PRCA Rodeo a success in just two years.

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August 20, 2014 / Frank J. Buchman

Round-robin showmanship winners named

Climax of livestock competitions at the recent Morris County Fair in Council Grove was the round-robin showmanship championships when winners from each division vied for title as “the best at showing everything.”

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August 11, 2014 / Frank J. Buchman

Congenial Flint Hills Cowboy Best Tie-Down Roper At National High School Finals Rodeo

“Yes Sir. Thank you Sir.”

That’s a true gentleman talking. Actually, a humble teenage cowboy on the phone about noon driving from calf roping the night before at Indianola,  Iowa, to the Thursday evening rodeo in Lennox, Iowa.

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August 3, 2014 / Frank J. Buchman

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Frank J. Buchman is a rancher in the Kansas Flint Hills, a lifelong horseman who writes about the rural way of life, horses & horsemen, and spirituality.

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