Cow dogs from 12 states and Canada are anticipated to compete within the four-day Cattle Dog Competitions in Wellsvile on Mar. 13 to 16.
WELLSVILLE – Cow dogs from 12 states and Canada are on their method right here to check their mettle in 4 days of competitors Mar. 13 by means of 16.
The Cattle Dog Competitions will take place on the Indoor Arena of the Utah State University’s Equine Education Center in Wellsville, in response to DJ Anderson, the middle’s supervisor.
The occasion will kick-off on with the “Sharp Transportation Shootout” on Wednesday, Mar. 13 and Thursday, Mar. 14. Anderson mentioned that this two-day match has attracted a few of the prime cattle dogs and handlers from across the nation and Canada to compete for a portion of the occasion’s $40,000 purse.
“This is sure to be an exhilarating completion,” Anderson guarantees, “requiring exception skills and stock handling abilities.”
The competitors will proceed on Friday, Mar. 15 and Saturday, Mar. 16 within the “Valley Implement Cache Cattle Challenge.
“More than 140 dogs will perform each day,” the middle supervisor provides, “demonstrating their skill, agility and speed while competing against the clock and cattle for cash and prizes.”
Old timers say {that a} good cow canine can do the work of a number of cowboys – and cheaper too.
For the nominal worth of pet food, common breeds of cattle dogs have grow to be indispensable to ranchers and farmer all through North America.
Although males have been utilizing herding dogs for the reason that Neolithic Age greater than 10,000 years in the past, in trendy instances the animals have been primarily used to protect herds of sheep till about 40 years in the past.
In the Eighties, Oklahoma cowboy Gary Ericsson visited a sheep-dog trial and got here away satisfied that he may give you a tricky canine that was additionally delicate to instructions and will information cattle round a course.
The ensuing dogs fluctuate extensively in look, combining traits of a slick-coated bayou cattle canine with the Border Collie, the Blue Heeler and the Australian Shepherd. Bred strictly for his or her working traits, they’ve discovered favor on many Western ranches.
Anderson says that admission for spectators on the Cattle Dog Competitions will likely be free. The occasions will begin at 7 a.m. each day and lunch will likely be available on-site for buy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day.
Additional details about the Cattle Dog Competitions will be obtained by e-mailing to [email protected].
The USU Equine Education Center is situated at 3580 South Hwy 89/91 in Wellsville.
