Buchman, Frank

  By Frank J. Buchman “True to life cowboys’ work on the ranch featured in arena competition.” That’ll be the Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo Friday and...

By Frank J. Buchman “Cowboys aren’t made to be tractor drivers.” That’s personal view, obviously contradicted by many ranchers baling hay this week. A good number are...

“Say, I have a couple of broncs I got from a rodeo contractor up northwest. They wouldn’t buck, and I want you to break...

By Frank J. Buchman McCraken is a winner, no matter how one evaluates the magnificent Thoroughbred. That’s despite the three-year-old bay stallion not winning the 2017...

By Frank J. Buchman A saddle’s not even required, yet there’ll be plenty of Western action for all. It’s the annual Rodeo Days at Burlingame, “where...

By Frank J. Buchman It’s actually carrying on a family tradition. Better than that in several ways. Old high school auditorium Thursday evening, only grandchild, a...

  By Frank J. Buchman “Blondes really are more fun, huh?” Hard of hearing humpback old cowboy didn’t comprehend the question-comment the first time. When the cowgirl on...

  By Frank J. Buchman “They are the best dandelion growers in the country.” None too few have made that evaluation driving past the ranch. “Wow, they sure...

By Frank J. Buchman This farmer’s wife has fashioned, stitched and sold wedding gowns around the world. “I always loved to sew, and my bridal business...

By Frank J. Buchman “So many are so very generous.” While often offended by beggars with their hands out, there’s always somebody offering assistance. That’s amazing itself,...