Meta Metal Memorial

Meta and Ben at the 2025 Ceili on the Lake Irish Festival Demonstrations
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Meta and Ben penning cattle
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Kelpie Demo
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Meta Metal, a beloved member of RESDA passed away February 16th, 2026 leaving a hole in our association and the hearts of our members.  She will always be remembered for her devotion and love for her dogs Oso, Ben, and Joy.  To the Redwood Empire Sheepdog Association, Meta Metal was a Board Member, Webmaster, and Competitor.  To the members of RESDA, she was everyone’s cheerleader, a tireless volunteer, and precious friend.  She will be dearly missed.  

If you would like to share a few words, memories, or pictures of Meta, please send them to: resda2024@gmail.com.

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I am sorry to hear about Metas passing. I didn’t know her that well as I’m pretty new to RESDA but the few times that I got to be around her she was very welcoming to the club and offer advice. She will be missed! 

Tony and Shayna Borges

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We are so sad to hear about Meta’s passing. We first met Meta when we were starting our young border collie with Joyce Shephard. 
Meta was always so kind and supportive. I remember feeling especially self conscious one day and she gave great pointers to help redirect and calm me.
I enjoyed having her over at our tiny farm in the city over the years to work her Kelpies. Ben was a hoot too. She truly loved the sport and never let competition get in the way of being kind. 
We will miss her dearly. 
Thank you,
Erin Rineberg