The 36th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials entertained hundreds of attendees this past week. Here are some photos from the event.
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Three students awarded scholarships by Meeker Classic Board
BY ADRIENNE WIX MEEKER | In last week’s p aper we highlighted the history, culture and current happenings of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. Again, this year from Sept. 6-10, coordinators and volunteers will be busy ensuring the trials run without a hitch. While the trials may only last five[Read More…]
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Faansie Basson (far left) and his dogs Jack and Finn took first and third place respectively at this year’s Meeker Classic. Basson was also champion in 2012 and took third place last year. In second and 12th place was Barbara Ray of Millsboro, Virginia (not pictured.) | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Basson wins Meeker Classic ‘Triple Crown’
It was an accomplishment not often achieved at the Meeker Classic – this year, Faansie Basson and 7 year-old Jack came to Meeker to do some serious business. The sheep were unusually tough this year with only 48% of the 135 preliminary runs seeing a score. Oppressive heat during the[Read More…]
Counting sheep at the Meeker Classic
The border collies tend to get top billing at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, but it could be said that behind (or in front of) every good dog, are sheep that will test their mettle and bring out the best in dog and handler. These are the sheep Julie[Read More…]
Recipe Reveal: Magic at the Meeker Classic
MEEKER I Each September in Meeker, as the cars line up at the main gate, flags ascend poles, the set-out crew fills pens at the top of the course with sheep while smells of fresh coffee fill the crisp morning air. Clerks check their timers, running orders are posted, water[Read More…]
Historic Meeker Classic celebrates 35 years
Unique Event Celebrates Sheepdog Trials, Traditions and Meeker’s Agricultural Heritage MEEKER | Few things are more magical than watching a Border Collie match its skill against fresh, unworked western range sheep in a large native pasture. Sheepdog trialing enthusiasts from all over the United States and Canada will converge in[Read More…]
Sheepdog Alice and handler Scott Glen take first at Classic
MEEKER I The most decorated border collie in North America added the final jewel to her crown by winning the 2021 Meeker Classic. Scott Glen and Alice from New Dayton, Alberta, Canada made an amazing run on Sunday, Sept. 12. The sheep were tough, and it took most of the[Read More…]
BACK AT IT …
The Classic is back!
RBC I Next week as Meeker opens its doors for the 2021 Meeker Classic, much will be the same as it has been for 34 years. It still takes a community to pull the event off – you need open space, good sheep and good dogs. That first Meeker Classic[Read More…]
Meeker Classic honors past handlers with silhouette piece at Ute Park
MEEKER | As September rolls around this year, the Meeker Classic will be celebrating 35 years of what has become a time-honored tradition among handlers, spectators, vendors and the community. Drawing some of the top teams from around the world, 170 border collies will face off against 900 tough western[Read More…]
Meeker Classic cancels 2020 trials due to COVID-19
MEEKER | “It’s with heavy hearts and after months of great thought we have come to the conclusion that canceling this year’s event due to the COVID-19 public health pandemic is the safest, most responsible thing to do for the safety of everyone involved,” said Board President, Bruce Clatterbaugh Tuesday,[Read More…]
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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