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
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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…]
Cochrane wins photo award
Local photographer extraordinaire, Steve Cochrane, won his second award this year at the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers (RMOWP) conference which was held in Golden, Colorado, in June. The winning photo this year was named “Red Fox” and won the Member’s Choice category. Cochrane recalls taking the photograph in[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…]
Sheepdog Snaps
Here are some of our favorite snaps from the 35th annual Meeker Classic. Art Show Flyball, Agility and more … The Classic also included the annual Jammin’ Lamb fest, handler challenge, and more demos and events that are not pictured here. Make plans now to attend next year’s trials and[Read More…]
Volunteers needed for fence removal project Sept. 24-25
What better way to celebrate Public Lands Day than removing barbed wire fencing on public lands to improve critical mule deer and elk habitat? Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) have partnered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to do just that in the northwest region of Colorado and need volunteers. Participate[Read More…]
CELEBRATING SEPTEMBERFEST …
The Spartan Ball Drop and Carnival, part of Septemberfest activities at Cedar Ridges Golf Course, involved the dropping of labeled golf balls over a target. | KATIE KING PHOTOS
BACK TO THE CLASSIC …
This year’s Meeker Classic began bright and early Wednesday, Sept. 7. Above, Rob Miller and dog Ben of Middleton, ID, work sheep during a preliminary run. Find the schedule for the weekend, including runs, demos, exhibits and plenty more, at www.meekersheepdog.com. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
Hello, Septemberfest
The Town of Rangely is buzzing this week as preparations for Septemberfest are underway. The celebration begins on Saturday, Sept. 3, with an open barbecue cookoff at Elks Park and concludes on Monday, Sept. 5, with the Chris Peterson concert, also at Elks Park. Events will take place throughout town[Read More…]
THIRD ANNUAL MUSTANG MAKEOVER …
Champions were crowned for the third annual Meeker Mustang Makeover Saturday, Aug. 27. This year’s under saddle grand champion was Doreen from the Swasey HMA in Utah, trained by Eric Pflueger of Nunn, Colorado (top). Doreen went for a record-breaking $9,250 in the auction. Reserve champion Rosalita (second from top)[Read More…]
Goedert receives Classic scholarship
MEEKER | Each year the “Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship” is dedicated in honor and memory of exemplary individuals that have been involved with the Meeker Classic, but have now passed away. The recipient of the 2021 Meeker Classic Scholarship is awarded the scholarship this year–the 2021 scholarship is in honor[Read More…]
Romance versus reality
Range report Sunday, April 11, 2022. Started out in Barcus Creek, road very dry and dusty, several spots were deep mud ruts that had dried. Yellow Creek where it crosses 88 is very low. I saw about 40 horses in the Barcus area. The windmill tank is overflowing making a[Read More…]
