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Wild and Woolie Sheepdog Trials return after 10 year hiatus

Kevin Cody
Aug 22, 2022

This year's Wild and Woolie Show, took place August 19 -21 after a 10 year hiatus. Photo: TownLift // Rayne Moynahan

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — The Wild and Woolie Sheepdog Trials returned to the Summit County Fairgrounds over the weekend. This is the first time the event has occurred after taking a 10-year break. Around 60 dogs competed during each day of the event.

Utah has had a strong tradition of raising sheep, with free-ranging herds still found in the Uinta – Wasatch – Cache National Forest. The competition is a chance to see the working abilities of “herding dogs.” Each dog is guided through a series of commands to complete tasks that showcase the everyday work these dogs perform with their sheep herds.

The last Wild and Woolie show ten years ago. Photo: Courtesy of Summit County

The last Wild and Woolie show 10 years ago. Photo: Courtesy of Summit County

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Like many transplants to Utah, Kevin started his journey to Park City as a ski instructor in 2014 and fell in love with the mountains enough to stay. A skier since the age of 2 and a half, he still gets excited about carving turns down the slopes and hopping into the powder on snow days. Kevin's passion for storytelling and photography led him to a second bachelor's degree focused on communications and fine art photography from the University of Utah. Paired with his first undergrad in ecology from Oklahoma State University, Kevin particularly enjoys writing environmental and nature stories. In his spare time, you can usually find him in his jeep looking for wildlife and landscapes to photograph.

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