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…]
Tag: Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials
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…]
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
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…]
Meeker Classic will extend competition a full day in 2021
MEEKER | When September rolls around the Meeker Classic will be adding an additional day to their typical five-day sheepdog trial. “One might think of it as a post COVID trial with an extra day thrown in as a big thank you to all of our friends,” said board chair Regas[Read More…]
Local entries sought from residents for lamb cook-off
MEEKER I The Culinary Taste of Lamb Cook-off, held in conjunction with the art reception at the Wilber Barn on Thursday Sept. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature lamb recipes prepared by vendors at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog trials.
Correction
MEEKER | A couple of errors occurred in the Sept. 12 edition of the Herald Times regarding the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials.
2013 Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championships: Wild, woolly
MEEKER I There were 125 dog handlers and more than 1,000 visitors between Wednesday’s preliminaries and Sunday’s finals of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trial in Ute Park, and the response to the weekend of activities was highly positive from participants, visitors and Meeker residents. More than 38 states and[Read More…]
Gellings takes the win … again
MEEKER I The final day at the 2013 Meeker Classic was spellbinding to the very end. Dennis Gellings of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, the winner of the 2008 Meeker Classic, had an almost flawless run first thing Sunday morning, posting a winning score of 139.
Gus and Christine Halandras played founding, long-term roles in Classic
MEEKER I The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials are under way, and to hear one of the foremost founders of the event talk, the excitement continues to grow every year.
Regional quilt show set for Sept. 6-7
MEEKER I The Meeker PEO will hold a quilt show featuring quilts from all across Northwest Colorado on Sept. 6-7, the weekend of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials.
A look at sheepdog competition rules and sanctioning of events
MEEKER I The Meeker Sheepdog Classic is billed as a United States Border Collie Handers’ Association (USBCHA) “sanctioned” trial.
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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