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2008 Meeker Classic Schedule of Events

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Daily

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Food and Craft Fair

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Meeker Classic Art Contest on Exhibit
Historic Wilber Barn, (at Trial Site)

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The American Humane Association’s 82 foot,
state-of-the-art, animal emergency services
“Rescue Rig” on Display

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
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Preliminary Runs start at 7 a.m.

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Area Schools Visit Trial

Thursday
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Art Reception, 5-7 p.m., Public Invited
Historic Wilber Barn, (at Trial Site)
Winner unveiled 2008 International Art Contest

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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Pancake Breakfast at Trial Site, 7 a.m.,
Rio Blanco Masons

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Bagpiper Hugh Thackaberry

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Demonstrations in Vending Area
Spinning, Weaving, Saddlemaking

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Stockdog Handling Demonstration, Noon

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FREE Horse Drawn and Meeker Shuttles to and
from Historic Downtown

Saturday

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Semi-Final Round, 7 a.m., 30 dogs

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War Dog Demonstration, Noon

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FFA Petting Farm

bullet Lions Club BBQ, Courthouse Lawn
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Rio Blanco Masons Car & Truck Show,
Courthouse, Noon

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Free outdoor concert, Jon Chandler and the
Wichitones, Courthouse Lawn

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Jackpot Trial (speed trial) Rio Blanco County
Fairgrounds

Sunday
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Opening Ceremony, 8:15 a.m.

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Final Round, 12 dogs

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Rio Blanco Woolgrowers Lamb Barbeque

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Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado, Noon

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FFA Petting Farm

bullet Awards Ceremony after Final Run

*Horse Drawn Shuttle (free) and Meeker Shuttle “MTST” (free)  running all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday from downtown Meeker locations to/from the trial site. 

Announcer: Art Unsworth, Canada

 

Bagpiper Hugh Thackaberry
Bagpiper Hugh Thackaberry performing throughout the day,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

2008 Meeker Classic Judge – Angie Coker-Sells

2008 Meeker Classic Judge – Angie Coker-Sells and her dog Bill.Angie Coker-Sells was raised on a cattle ranch in central Oklahoma. An early love for horses lead her to compete in cutting horse competitions from junior high through college. It was through the cutting horses she had her first encounter with Border Collies and an immediate connection and was made.

After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science, Angie moved to a cattle ranch in eastern Oklahoma and became involved in training Border Collies and competing in sheepdog trials.

In 1997, she won the USBCHA National Nursery Championship with Sam and the very next year returned to win the 1998 USBCHA National Nursery Championship with Jen, in addition to wining the 1998 USBCHA Reserve National Open Championship with Sweep as well as wining the Meeker Reserve Championship. In 1999 she won the prestigious Meeker Classic with Sweep. 2000 was a special year, where she won both the USBCHA National Open Championship with Sam and the USBCHA Reserve National Open Championship with Sweep.

Angie has been judging since 1997 and was honored to be the first U.S. Woman to judge the USBCHA/ABCA National Finals in Sturgis, South Dakota in 2003 and again in 2005.

Angie currently lives in Tecumseh Oklahoma with her husband Scott on their ranch where they raise cattle, sheep, goats and horses and is enjoying working and training dogs. 

She is shown here with her dog Bill.


Entries for the 2008 trial open March 3, 2008 -
Please see 2008 Entry and Rules.

Please note the change in rule 5 which states that a dog may only be scratched once and after that they may NOT run.
Handlers with entry questions should call Ellen Nieslanik at 970-878-0080.

 

 We encourage you to take advantage of two shuttle services that will operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the Meeker Classic.  Park & ride from historic downtown Meeker to and from the trial site.  Avoid parking hassles and avoid the long walk to your car.

For More Information Call 1-970-878-5510


Ticket Prices These tickets are purchasable online using PayPal. We will ship them ONLY until 8/20/08, and only pre-sell them until 9/1/08. Tickets purchased between 8/20 and 9/1can be picked up at the Trial entry gate.  Tickets will also be available for purchase at the entry gate during the Trial.

One Day Gate Pass:
Click the "add to cart" button to purchase online until 9/1/08.

  Adults: $10................

  Children 8-16:  $5 ....

       Children under 8 are free

Five Day Gate Pass
Click the "add to cart" button to purchase online until 9/1/07.

   Adults:  $30...............

Children 8-16: $10......

       Children under 8 are free

(excludes meals & beverages)
Tickets also available at entry gate and these locations:

Meeker Chamber of Commerce: 970-878-5510 (cash only)
Wendll’s Wondrous Things: 970-878-3688 (cash or credit)

Please Leave Pets At Home   
Bring Lawn Chairs, Umbrellas, & Sunscreen
No covered seating available  

 

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Contacts:
General Information

Call:  (970) 878-5510 • (970) 878-0080
Write:  P O Box 1394,  Meeker, CO 81641
e-mail:  trials@meekersheepdog.com 

Entry information:  Ellen: 970-878-0080

Art Exhibit information:  Laurel:  970-878-4894

Vendor information:  Melissa: 970-878-3344

Meeker, Colorado Chamber of Commerce Web Site

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