Cattle dogs to compete in Yuma County April 29-May 1

It is time for the stock dogs to take center stage again in Yuma County. The second annual Heartstrong Cattle Dog Classic will be Friday-Sunday, April 29-May 1, at Ronda Pletcher’s ranch located at 31228 County Road M, southeast of Yuma.

The novice class will compete Friday beginning at 4 p.m. The main action will be with the open class entrants, Saturday and Sunday beginning each day at 8 a.m. Spectator admission is free.

There will be a free barbecue at noon Saturday for up to 250 people in attendance. Pletcher said local organizers have stepped up big time to sponsor the barbecue. She said it will be basically an ag appreciation day.

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