August 26 brought us back to Glenrock, Wyoming, for the 2023 Sheepherder's Rendevous.
Last year Cody and I had an excellent fun at the Dick Grabow Memorial Sheep Dog Trial, which is a part of the Rendevous, and brought home a beautiful championship buckle and some much-appreciated cash.,
We again had a great time at the Rendezvous and the trial. It's a fun venue (probably the only dog trial held on a baseball field), and we enjoyed reconnecting with some friends we made here last year. There were lots of spectators watching the action.
But, unfortunately, we didn’t bring home the prize. Try as we might, neither Cody and I nor Dutch and I succeeded in putting sheep in the trailer. Wendy Auzqui and Quirt had a great run and took home the well-deserved prize. Those Rambouillet ewes were tough, but we hope to try again next year. Here are a few pics from our runs. First Dutch,
...then Cody
We had time after the trial to walk around the grounds at the Rendezvous and see some of the old sheep wagons that have been restored and are on display.
In the mountains of Wyoming, sheep are usually pastured in the high country during the summer months, and are brought down in winter. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, shepherds usually made their summer home in these wagons while they tended their sheep. Here is a photo of the inside of one of the wagons.
There were also artisans at work, like this woman who was spinning wool.
And I also got to meet this lovely (and very pregnant) yak. She was a big hit with everyone.
It was a great day.
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