Jeanne Bulkey, Carbool, Mo,, is a board member of the National Cattle Dog Trials Association. Bulkey prepares to signal her dog, Sabre, to start his run. She uses vocal and whistle commands to direct her dog who will move a designated number of cattle through a maze of pens.
The Nuckolls County Fairgrounds went to the dogs Saturday and Sunday. Literally.
For the first time a sanctioned cattle dog trial was held in Nuckolls County. The event was organized by Superior area resident, Tony Jetensky.
Cattle dog trials are highly competitive events. Many of the handlers and their dogs follow a loosely organized circuit of trials. Prize money is awarded to the best dogs in certain classes.
The Nuckolls County trial attracted handlers and dogs from across the country. More than 40 handlers entered their dogs in different classes. There were handlers from Oregon, Texas, Ne...
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