The 36th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials entertained hundreds of attendees this past week. Here are some photos from the event.
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Welcome to the Classic!
Faansie Basson: finding balance with sheep and life By Anne S. Hatch MEEKER | There is a well-kept secret. In early September, as summer slowly slips into the rearview mirror, people flock to Meeker, Colorado, a small town located 225 miles west of Denver and 100 miles northeast of Grand[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…]
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
Sheepdog Alice and handler Scott Glen take first at Classic
MEEKER I The most decorated border collie in North America added the final jewel to her crown by winning the 2021 Meeker Classic. Scott Glen and Alice from New Dayton, Alberta, Canada made an amazing run on Sunday, Sept. 12. The sheep were tough, and it took most of the[Read More…]
Local piper, drummer to perform at Meeker Classic this year
MEEKER I Every year at the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials, the sound of bagpipes and drums can be heard from everywhere on the field. These tunes often catch the attention of younger patrons due to the unfamiliarity of it all. Meeker siblings Zeke and Iris Gianinetti are among those[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…]
NEWS BRIEFS: April 22, 2021
Power-grid discussion in Rangely Apr. 22 RANGELY | Glenn Rhoades, the national director of operations for the Task Force on National and Homeland Security will speak in Rangely on Thursday, April 22 at the Gathering Place, 616 East Main St. at 7:30 p.m. Rhoades is an advocate for greater power-grid[Read More…]
‘Away to me, walk up, lie down’
MEEKER | This is where the dogs come in. Be it a farm on the east coast, the Scottish borders of their native descent or the wide open range of western ranches, the border collie stands alone in its ability to help on the farm or ranch. Bred and selected[Read More…]
Meeker Classic coming Sept. 6-10
MEEKER | The 31st annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials begin Wednesday, Sept. 6. Get your tickets now at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce or at Wendll’s, or visit bit.ly/2wqJPB7 to buy online. For a complete schedule of events, including new attractions this year, see www.meekersheepdog.com.
Town of Meeker revisits discussion of design standards for new development
MEEKER | The odor coming off the lower part of the Sulphur Creek Ditch isn’t going to disappear any time soon, despite requests from residents and business owners. “We are not responsible for it as the town,” said Meeker Town Administrator Scott Meszaros. “We didn’t install it, it was a[Read More…]
Dog days of summer…
The sun was rising on the course during the handlers’ meeting before the start of the 26th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials yesterday at Ute Park.
