It’s Show Time
Spears Kids Show Off Their Ribbons!
The Fall Alpaca Show Season is getting underway. I have always loved going to alpaca shows. It gives me a chance to see how our breeding program stacks up against the rest. There are usually seminars where you can bone up on your alpaca knowledge. I love having the chance to visit with old friends and meet new alpaca breeders. Shows are a great networking opportunity and lots of fun.
My children and I are pictured above from last year’s La. Deep South Alpaca Show. Last year I decided to do more Performance classes. These include the Obstacle and Showmanship classes. The kids and I worked to train these alpacas for the Obstacles. Each of the four children worked with an alpaca and trained him to go through some obstacles. The younger three all won blue participation ribbons, and the oldest won a blue ribbon in the obstacle competition. My blue was for showmanship. A fun time was had by all!
Find an alpaca show near you. Read A Beginner’s Guide to Showing Alpacas by Alpaca Farmgirl
February 14th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
okay I have to ask is an alpaca the same thing as a lama , I mean they look like a cross between a camel and a lama so can you explain the difference? Thanks