MEEKER I The route from the Heber Valley, Utah, through Meeker to Carbondale will go to the dogs from Labor Day through mid-September. Border collies, that is, doing their stuff at three top-notch sheepherding events.
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Education a major component of Meeker Classic sheepdog trials
MEEKER I As September rolls around in Northwest Colorado, a few things become very evident. The weather begins to cool (at least at night), leaves start to change and the scene at Ute Park in Meeker transforms into a five-day event centered on sheepdog trialing, education and entertainment. Known as[Read More…]
Concerts at the top of the new attractions during the Classic
MEEKER I New events will complement the world-class sheepdog competition in Meeker for the 30th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, Sept. 7- 11.
Meeker Sheepdog Classic has vast, colorful 30-year history
MEEKER I Boasting 30 years of legacy and traditions, Meeker’s Ute Park will once again be brimming with dogs, sheep and people for the annual Meeker Classic Champion Sheepdog Trials Sept. 7-11. Known as the “go-to trial” around the world, the Meeker Classic features 140 dog/handler teams matched up against[Read More…]
Meeker Classic, art show results
Place, Handler (Dog), From, Dog Sponsor, Final Score 1, Amanda Milliken (Howell), Kingston, Ont., Canada, Aspen Pet Services, 115 2, Derek Fisher (Nell), Napa, Idaho, Albert & Mary Kay Krueger, 113 3, Ron Enzeroth (Mick), Dublin, Texas, Redstone Veterinary Hospital, 105 4, Ron Burkey (Shadow), Boerne, Texas, Ed & Cheri[Read More…]
Meeker Classic: 2015
RBC I Around 30 years ago, a group of locals sat around over coffee and talked about ways to give an economic boost to the community. They came up with the idea of hosting a sheepdog trial. The rest, of course, is history.
Meeker Classic into its 29th year
MEEKER I As Kay Stephens and her dog, Gala, from Normangee, Texas, walked to the post at 7 a.m. Wednesday, she marked a 29-year tradition of sheepdog trials in Meeker.
Sheepdog trials…
29th annual Meeker Sheepdog Classic begins on Wednesday
MEEKER I Seven hundred and fifty sheep have been separated from their summer home and flock in the high country above Vail and are headed to Meeker. These Merino cross yearlings are known in the dog trialing world as tough and independent sheep that challenge even the best dog and[Read More…]
Cowboy entertainer, duck herding are new features at Meeker Classic
MEEKER I Once a year in September, border collies, handlers and sheepdog enthusiasts converge in Meeker for the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, offering five days of fun for everyone. The dogs are the main attraction, but weekend highlights showcase two attractions you don’t want to miss. Award-winning Western entertainer,[Read More…]
Thursday night of Sheepdog Classic shines spotlight on art and lamb
MEEKER I Kicking off the Wednesday following Labor Day, the town of Meeker will again open its doors to the world for the 29th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials.
Letter to the Editor: Meeker Classic board thanks community
Dear Editor: As we button up the hatches from another year of sheepdog trials, the Meeker Classic Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to so many in the community who make this event possible.
