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The 36th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials entertained hundreds of attendees this past week. Here are some photos from the event.

2023 Classic winner Tom Wilson (above) did a little happy dance after successfully completing the international shed with dog Bett on the final day of the Meeker Classic. Wilson scored 134, three points ahead of reserve champions Joni Tietjen and her dog Monster. Caitlin Walker | Herald Times
Meeker Classic founders Christine and Gus Halandras were interviewed by Channel 5 news at the event.
Garfield County K-9 demonstration. Lucas Turner | Herald Times
Lucas Turner | Herald Times
FFA petting zoo. Lucas Turner | Herald Times
Sheep, sheep, llama? Dessa Watson of The Farm.ily entertained attendees with a booth featuring ‘drama llamas’ and duck herding. Lucas Turner | Herald Times
Lucas Turner | Herald Times
Caitlin Walker | Herald Times
Caitlin Walker | Herald Times
Caitlin Walker | Herald Times
Four-year-old dog Bett waits for instructions from handler Tom Wilson. Caitlin Walker | Herald Times
Tom Wilson and Bett bring the sheep around the post during the finals run Sunday. Caitlin Walker | Herald Times
Getting ‘Meekered.’ Caitlin Walker | Herald Times
Joni Teitjen and dog Monster wait to begin their final run on Sunday, Sept. 10. Caitlin Walker | Herald Times
Agility demonstrations. Jesse McCann/Did I Shutter Photography
Agility demonstrations. Jesse McCann/Did I Shutter Photography
Jesse McCann/Did I Shutter Photography
Jesse McCann/Did I Shutter Photography
Meeker’s feisty sheep. Jesse McCann/Did I Shutter Photography
The winning art piece by Lori Jones. Lucas Turner Photo
Second place photography piece by Kathy Mazzola. Lucas Turner Photo
First place photography piece by Kelly Mayfield. Lucas Turner Photo
Children’s Choice winner by CJ Latta. Lucas Turner Photo
People’s Choice winner.
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