Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

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.”

Family Obsession Begets Leading Breeder-Owner Awards

Reined cow horses are a passion for Garth Gardiner. Just ask him about Gardiner Quarter Horses, specifically the National Reined Cow Horse Association participation, and the Ashland cowboy’s enthusiastic adrenalin is most obvious as he talks almost nonstop 45 minutes about the home raised horses, their families, the shows, his family, and the incredible successes.

Junior Cowboys And Cowgirls Win At Morris County Youth Rodeo

Nearly 60 cowboys and cowgirls, 19 years of age and under, from eight counties participated in the 35th annual Morris County Youth Rodeo, sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, Saturday evening at Council Grove. Top four contestants in the rodeo events, divided into age groups for juniors, intermediate and seniors, received working prizes.