Here are some of our favorite snaps from the 35th annual Meeker Classic.
Art Show
Honorary chairs Gus and Christine Halandras.The Classic can be paradise for puppy loves.This heterochromatic fellow was quite friendly.So was his buddy, who loved belly rubs.Entertainment at the art show.It was a beautiful Colorado evening.The winning art piece was “Away”, a watercolor piece by Carolyn Coon. Courtesy PhotoThe winning photograph was by Kathy Mazzola. Courtesy Photo.Photos by Katie Lockwood
Flyball, Agility and more …
Wilson the agility dog showed off his weaving skills to a group of Moffat County school children.The agility dogs got lots of applause for their feats.A group of school kids asks questions at the agility demonstration.Nosework and sniffer dog demonstrations were a hit with youngsters.A student directs this wolf hound over a jump on the agility course.And we’re back to Wilson and his poles.But just in case you didn’t get enough, here’s even more Wilson …Ok, this is the last one, we swear.Next to the Bill Lukes Agility Field, flyball demonstrations were held throughout the weekend. Flyball, sometimes referred to as ‘drag-racing for dogs’ consists of a series of hurdles that dogs race through. They then press a panel to get the ball, and run back as fast as they can.It’s actually quite mentally challenging for the dogs. One-year-old Ella, above, completed just a few runs as part of her training.Turbo the Jack Russell prepares for his turn on the course.The pups enjoy the mental challenge, exercise, and quality time with their owners.The flyball demonstration was put on by the Westside Woofers team out of Grand Junction.The crowd clapped and cheered for the dogs as they raced through the course.Turbo was a crowd favorite … … especially when he acted obnoxious and decided to do his own thing.Photos by Caitlin Walker | Rio Blanco Herald Times
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 see it all for yourself!
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