Frank Buchman

“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...

“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...

“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,...

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...

“Is it advisable to breed a mare year after year?” Most horse breeders continue to breed their mares every year because foals pay the bills. Yet,...

“Farm tractors are such a great metaphor for God’s power in the Christian spiritual life.” That’s the heartfelt belief of Reverend Adam Hamilton. “I grew up...

“Cowboy life in days long-gone-by was far from a high paying profession.” Yet, according to early West historian, Daniel Baker, “It was a job, and...

“Horses don’t naturally pick up their feet for a handler, so training is required.” Inexperienced horse owners don’t realize how awkward it is for a...

“Certain people become mentors positively directing every endeavor and decision.” Reminder of that came during a recent visit to the Morrison Ranch operated by Gordon...

“Urban America does not understand how essential agriculture production is to their livelihoods.” Carissa Dalquest, Wilsey, is passionate to change that. “I want to explain how...