4/11/2009

Fourth annual cattle dog trial will be at Durham

Fourth cattle dog trial to be at Durham

DURHAM -- The fourth annual Cottonwood Crossing Cattle Dog Trial will be April 18 and 19 at the Gordon Christiansen ranch at Durham.

Handler meetings will begin at 10 a.m. daily.

Spectators are welcome at the event, which showcases working cattle dogs in competition. The handler and dog will gather three head of cattle and put them through as many obstacles as possible in a timed event. Points are given for completion of each obstacle. The dog that gets its cattle through all of the obstacles in the shortest amount of time is the winner.

Open, novice, ranch and beginner classes will be offered.

For more information, call Pat Christiansen, (620) 732-3320, or at patch@dtnspeed.net.

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