DEPARTMENT H - LLAMA & ALPACA
ALSA Sanctioned Show
LLAMA/ALPACA COMMITTEE
JOSEPH FREE JOHN BELL J.R.
RAMSBURG, JR.
Polly Schofield, Superintendent 301-797-0906
Judge: Marvin Bok, Ft. Wayne, IN
Animals must arrive before 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 18
Show classes 1-13; 24-27; & 48 at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18
Show classes 14-23; 28-47; at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19
Animals will be released at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19
Rules and Regulations:
1. Exhibitors will receive 1 vehicle pass for 1-3 paid entries and
2 vehicle passes for 4 or more paid entries, not to exceed two passes per exhibitor.
Additional passes may be purchased.
2. The llama/ alpaca show is open to all exhibitors, irrespective of
residence or ALSA membership.
3. The show will be in accordance with the rules and regulations
contained in the tenth edition of the ALSA Handbook.
4. All llamas entered must be registered with the International Llama
Registry (ILR) or the Canadian Livestock Registry Corporation (CLRC), with the exception
of non- breeder llamas, youth classes, and llamas in the juvenile age division. All
alpacas must be registered with the Alpaca Registry Inc. (ARI) or the CLRC. A copy of the
registration form for each llama entered must accompany the entry form.
5. All entries must be postmarked on or before August 15, 1999.
6. Llamas must have been born before April 19, 1999
7. Alpacas must have been born before March 19, 1999.
8. All llamas/alpacas under five months of age must be accompanied by
their dam.
9. There is a $3 ALSA charge for each llama/alpaca entered in the
show.
10. All premiums will be mailed to exhibitors.
11. Non-ALSA members will be charged a $10 non-member fee. ALSA members
must include their ALSA Farm numbers on the entry form. For ALSA points, all llamas
that are recorded with ALSA must have their ALSA numbers included on the entry form.
12. Entry fees are $7 per youth class and $10 per llama or alpaca
class. Entry fees must accompany entry form. Youth exhibitors ages 8 through 18 as of
January 1 of the calendar year may show in ALSA approved youth classes.
13. Entries must be made in the name of the owner shown on the
registration certificate. "Owner"= "Exhibitor." Handlers may or may
not be owners.
14. No deductions will be made from any premiums awarded.
15. Health Requirements: Llamas/alpacas originating in Maryland must be
accompanied by an approved Certificate of Veterinary Examination.
16. Out-of-state llamas/alpacas require an approved Certificate of
Veterinary Examination signed by an accredited veterinarian. Animals six months of age and
over are required to have a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days of the show. Animals
shall be individually identified by brand, ear tag, tattoo, microchip, or registration
papers.
17. ALSA members must present their ALSA card with membership number
upon arrival at the show.
18. All display/tack stalls will cost an additional $50.00, paid at
time of entry.
19. "For Sale" signs and gumball feeders are prohibited.
20. Refer to general rules and regulations for additional information.
Definition Of
Classes:
1. Wool Divisions:
Light Wool- Minimal body wool, short neck wool with smooth head ears
and legs.
Medium Wool- Moderate to long body wool, minimal to moderate neck wool,
smooth to moderate head and leg wool.
Heavy Wool- Abundant body and neck wool with minimal to abundant head
and leg wool (i.e. leg wool at least to knee and hock)
-All llamas must be entered in the wool division for which they are
most appropriate at the time.
-Shorn llamas must be shown in the wool division which they would have
been shown prior to shearing.
-Shearing used as technique to gain entry to a different wool division
is not permissible.
2. Age Divisions:
Juvenile- 5 to 12 months
Yearling- 13 to 24 months
Two Year Olds- 25 to 36 months
Adults- 37 months and over
Example: If an animal is born 5/6/96, then on 5/6/97 the animal must be
shown in the yearling class. On a llama’s date of birth, the llama moves up to the
next older class.
3. Produce of Dam:
-Each entry must include two offspring by the same dam. The produce may
be decided after halter classes, but must be listed with the clerk before this class is
held.
-Produce may be represented by offspring of either sex.
-All produce must be shown in their appropriate halter class age
division.
-There must be only one entry per dam.
-The dam will not be shown in this class.
-If the exhibitor(s) is not the dam’s owner, they must have
written permission of the dam’s owner.
4. Get of Sire:
-Each entry must include three offspring by the same sire. The Get may
be decided after the halter classes, but must be listed with the clerk before this class
is held.
-The Get may represent offspring of either sex.
-The Get must represent offspring by at least two different dams.
-There must be only one entry per sire.
-All Gets must first be shown in their appropriate halter class age
division.
-The sire must not be shown in this class.
-If the exhibitor(s) is not the sire’s owner, they must have
written permission from the sire’s owner.
5. Pack Llama Class:
This class is designed to present or simulate the conditions and
obstacles actually encountered when packing llamas on the trail. The Young Pack division
of this class is for young pack llamas in training who should not carry full weight
because of their physical immaturity.
-Young Pack- 18 to 36 months
-All exhibitors must provide their own saddle
and panniers, or training pack with two cinches, complete with fill material as specified
in Young Pack equipment.
-Pack Llama- 37 months and over
1. Llamas must carry at least 40 pounds in the
panniers.
2. Exhibitors must provide a saddle and
panniers, suitable for back country use, complete with weight and fill material as per
regulations.
6. Obstacle Class:
The purpose of the obstacle class is to demonstrate the well-trained
llama’s obedience and willingness to complete the activities requested by the
handler.
7. Public Relations Llama:
This class is for the llama that participates in community activities,
goes to schools, hospitals, service clubs, parades, charity functions, children’s
homes, rehabilitation therapy with a variety of patients, T.V. or other media appearances
for promotion.
Juvenile: Born September 19,
1998- March 18, 1999.
Yearling & Older: Born before September 18, 1998.
Huacya Full Fleece: Fiber Length: Juveniles must have at least 3 inches.
Yearlings and older must have a minimum of 3 inches and no more than 8 inches on the
blanket, neck and legs.
Suri Full Fleece: Fiber length: Juveniles and yearlings must have at least 3
inches, two years and older must have at least 3 inches and not more than 14 inches or
length to knee at longest point, whichever is greater.
Shorn Alpacas: Uniform staple length not to exceed 3 inches on blanket, neck
or legs. Judged 100 percent on conformation.
Non-Breeding Alpaca: Open to all gelded males and non-breeding female
alpacas, full fleece, shorn, huacaya or suri.
SECTION
1-LLAMA
(* Denotes Youth Classes)
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH |
| 1 Adult Showmanship(Ages 19 & over) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 2 Junior Showmanship*(Ages 8-13) | 15.00 | 12.50 | 10.00 | 8.50 | 5.00 |
| 3 Intermediate Showmanship*(Ages 14-18) | 15.00 | 12.50 | 10.00 | 8.50 | 5.00 |
| 4 Juvenile Females (Light & medium wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 5 Yearling Females (Light & medium wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 6 2 Yr Old Females (Light & medium wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 7 Adult Females (Light & medium wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 8 Grand & Reserve Champion | RIBBON | ||||
| 9 Juvenile Males (Light & medium wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 10 Yearling Males (Light & medium wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 11 2 Yr Old Males (Light & medium wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 12 Adult Males (Light & medium wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 13 Grand & Reserve Champion | RIBBON | ||||
| 14 Juvenile Females (Heavy wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 15 Yearling Females (Heavy wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 16 2 Yr Old Females (Heavy wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 17 Adult Females (Heavy wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 18 Grand & Reserve Champion | RIBBON | ||||
| 19 Juvenile Males (Heavy wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 20 Yearling Males (Heavy wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 21 2 Yr Old Males (Heavy wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 22 Adult Males (Heavy wool) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 23 Grand & Reserve Champion | RIBBON | ||||
| 24 Yearling Non-breeder | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 25 2 Yr Old Non-breeder | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 26 Adult Non-breeder | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 27 Grand & Reserve Champion | RIBBON | ||||
| 28 Produce of Dam | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 29 Get Of Sire | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 30 Bred & Owned | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 31 Youth Obstacle* | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 32 Open Obstacle | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 33 Youth Public Relations* | 15.00 | 12.50 | 10.00 | 8.50 | 5.00 |
| 34 Open Public Relations | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 35 Young Pack Llama (18-36 months) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 36 Open Pack Llama (37 months & over) | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 37 Costume Class | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 38 Jackpot Obstacle | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 39 Performance Champion | RIBBON | ||||
| 40 Versatility Champion | RIBBON |
SECTION 2 - ALPACA
| CLASS | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH |
| 41 Huacaya Juvenile | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 42 Huacya Yearling & Older | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 43 Suri Juvenile | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 44 Suri Yearling & Older | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 45 Shorn Huacaya & Suri Alpacas | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 46 Non-Breeder Alpacas | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 47 Open Alpaca Obstacle | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | |
| 48 Showmanship | 20.00 | 15.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
This page was last updated August 1, 1999.