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Calendar of AOBA Certified Shows
(listed in date order)
Contact the Show Superintendent for more information.
Shows with pending applications are noted after the Show Name.
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2008
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| Show:
(updated 4/25/2008)
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Estes Park Wool Market
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| Location: |
Estes Park, CO
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| Show Website: |
www.estesnet.com
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| Date of Show: |
June 11
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13, 2008
| Check-In: June 10th
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
H=240, S=20 |
| Show Supt: |
Jane Meyer |
| Information: |
Phone: (303) 652-1419 | Email: Jam3mr@aol.com |
| Sponsor: |
Estes Park Wool Market |
| Classes: |
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece Classes
Color Championships (if minimums are met)
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
Best Prepared Fleece; Most Commercially Valuable Fleece (requires a Histrogram on the Fleece); Judge's Choice; Best Hand; Best Brightness-H; Best Luster-S; Best Crimp-H;
Best Lock Formation-S |
| Judge(s): |
FLEECE:
Amy Bliss-Miller
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| Show:
(updated 3/20/2008)
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Alpaca Marketplace and Fleece Show
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| Location: |
Eugene, OR
| Lane County Fairgrounds-Horse Arena
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| Show Website: |
www.evaa-alpacas.org
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| Date of Show: |
June 20
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22, 2008
| Check-In: June 19 and 20
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
H=130, S=10 |
| Show Supt: |
Heather Zeleny |
| Information: |
Phone: (541) 895-0964 | Email: fleece@westwindalpacas.com |
| Sponsor: |
Emerald Valley Alpaca Association |
| Classes: |
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece; Color Championships (if minimums are met);
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
Judge's Choice; Best Hand; Best Brightness-H; Best Luster-S; Best Crimp-H;
Best Lock Formation-S |
| Judge(s): |
Amy Bliss-Miller
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| Show:
(updated 6/30/2008)
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Central NY Alpaca Classic
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| Location: |
Weedsport, NY
| Cayuga County Fairgrounds
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| Show Website: |
http://www.cayugacountyfair.org/shows.htm
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| Date of Show: |
July 5
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6, 2008
| Check-In: July 4
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
Huacaya - 150; Suri - 10 |
| Show Supt: |
Polly Michaelis
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| Information: |
Phone: (315) 258-8770 Email: info@fingerlakesalpacas.com
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| Sponsor: |
Cayuga County Fair |
| Classes: |
This show will be judged using 50/50 (fleece/conformation) judging basis.
HALTER:
Huacaya-shorn only; Suri - shorn or full fleece (if minimums are met)
PERFORMANCE:
Open: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Youth: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Optional Fun Classes: Gambler's Choice, Youth Costume Class, Egg & Spoon Race
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| Judge(s): |
Wade Gease |
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| Show:
(updated 4/4/2008)
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Western New York Alpaca Show
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| Location: |
Cuba, NY
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| Show Website: |
www.alpacabreedersofwny.com
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| Date of Show: |
July 12
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13, 2008
| Check-In: July 11
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER:
Huacaya = 210, Suri = 40
FLEECE:
Huacaya = 100, Suri = 20 |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER:
Cindy Vars
FLEECE:
Barb Rockefeller
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| Information: |
HALTER:
Phone: (607) 478-5254 Cell (716) 353-2963 Email: cindy@autumnhillalpacas.com
FLEECE:
Phone: (585) 928-1930 Email: mstaralpaca@yahoo.com
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| Sponsor: |
Alpaca Breeders of Western New York (ABWNY) |
| Classes: |
This show will be using the 50/50 comparative judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece (suri only), Shorn
PERFORMANCE:
Open: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Youth: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
FLEECE:
Regular, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
Best Prepared, First Time Exhibitors Award
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness - H, Best Luster - S, Best Crimp - H, Best Lock Formation - S |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Tim Lavan
PERFORMANCE:
Sharon Loner
FLEECE:
Sharon Loner |
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| Show:
(updated 6/30/2008)
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AFCNA Continental Fleece Show
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| Location: |
Denver, CO
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| Show Website: |
www.AlpacaWebsite.com
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| Date of Show: |
August 2
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3, 2008
| Check-In: August 1
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
Huacaya = 350 Suri = 150 Level IV Show |
| Show Supt: |
Cindy Vars
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| Information: |
Phone: (716) 353-2963 Email: ahalpacas@frontier.net
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| Sponsor: |
Robin Gilmore Events, LLC |
| Classes: |
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece Classes, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
Best Prepared Fleece, Most Commercially Valuable Fleece
First Time Exhibitor's Award
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness-Huacaya, Best Luster-Suri, Best Crimp-Huacaya,
Best Lock Formation-Suri
AFCNA Spirit of the Industry Award |
| Judge(s): |
FLEECE:
Wade Gease - Suris and Grey Huacayas
Jill Macleod - Male Huacayas, except Greys
Sharon Loner - Female Huacayas, except Greys |
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| Show:
(added 6/11/2008)
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Florida Fleece
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| Location: |
Tampa, FL
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| Show Website: |
www.flalpacas.com
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| Date of Show: |
August 2
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3, 2008
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
FLEECE: Huacaya = 50 Suri = 50 (Level I) |
| Show Supt: |
Peg Stephens |
| Information: |
Phone: (812) 989-9757 Email: pegstephens@earthlink.net |
| Sponsor: |
Florida Alpaca Breeders Association (FABA) |
| Classes: |
FLEECE:
Regular fleece, Color Championships (if minimum are met)
Judge's choice
AUXILIARY FIBER:
Fiber Arts |
| Judge(s): |
David Barboza will judge all classes. |
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| Show:
(updated 4/4/2008)
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Suri Network's 3rd Annual All Suri Fleece Show
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| Location: |
Estes Park, CO
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| Show Website: |
www.surinetwork.org
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| Date of Show: |
August 15
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17, 2008
| Check-In: August 14
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
Suri = 330 (Level III) |
| Show Supt: |
Freda McGill |
| Information: |
Phone: (303) 840-8261 Email: carl_freda@msn.com |
| Sponsor: |
Suri Network |
| Classes: |
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
Best Prepared Fleece
First Time Exhibitors Award
SPECIAL AWARDS
Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness - H, Best Luster - S, Best Crimp - H, Best Lock Formation - S
AFCNA Spirit of the Fiber Industry Award
AUXILIARY FLEECE CLASSES:
Handcrafter's Spin Off
Special Awards - Judge's Choice, Highest Scoring Fleece in a Color Group |
| Judge(s): |
FLEECE:
Jude Anderson - White, Light, Multi
Tim Lavan - Black Brown, Fawn, Grey, Indefinite
Jude & Tim will co-judge special awards.
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| Show:
(updated 6/30/2008)
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Monterey Pronk 2008
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| Location: |
Monterey, CA
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| Show Website: |
www.montereypronk.com
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| Date of Show: |
September 5
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7, 2008
| Check-In: September 5
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Huacaya = 325, Suri = 100 (Level III)
FLEECE: Huacaya = 150, Suri = 50 (Level III)
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| Show Supt: |
HALTER: Cheryl Tenold
FLEECE: Virginia Kegg |
| Information: |
HALTER: Phone: (406) 529-1868 Email: cheryl@yumedono.com
FLEECE: Phone (530) 260-1530 Email: alpacalady@citilink.net |
| Sponsor: |
California Alpaca Breeders Association (CALPACA) |
| Classes: |
This show will be judged using the 60/40 (fleece/conformation) judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece classes, Color championships (if minimums are met), Shorn classes
Optional Halter classes: Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling, Open Gelding Class
PERFORMANCE:
Open: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Youth: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations, Championships
Optional Fun Classes: Costume Class-Youth, Costume Class-Adult
FLEECE:
Regular fleece, Color championships (if minimums are met)
Special Awards: Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness-H, Best Luster-S, Best Crimp-H, Best Lock Formation-S, Best Prepared Fleece
First Time Exhibitors Award
AUXILIARY FIBER CLASSES:
Hand-spun Skeins, Mill-spun Skeins, Fiber arts
Special Awards: Judge's Choice, People's Choice
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| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Wade Gease - Full Fleece Male & Female Huacaya
David Friedman - Full Fleece Male & Female Suri, Shorn Suri & Huacaya
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Wade Gease - Huacaya and David Friedman - Suri
FLEECE:
Robyn Houts - Huacaya - Black, Brown, Grey, Multi and Indefinite Classes; All Suri Classes
Babs Manion - Huacaya - Fawn, Light, & White Classes
PERFORMANCE:
David Friedman
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| Show:
(updated 6/5/2008)
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Alpaca Affaire Northwest
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| Location: |
Chehalis, WA
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| Show Website: |
www.arow.org/news_events.html
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| Date of Show: |
September 6
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7, 2008
| Check-In: September 5
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Huacaya - 195 Suri - 30 (Level II Show) |
| Show Supt: |
Vickie Humphrey |
| Information: |
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| Sponsor: |
Alpaca Ranchers of the Northwest (AROW) |
| Classes: |
This show is being judged using the 50/50 comparative basis.
HALTER:
Composite classes |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Huacaya & Suri females - Amy Bliss-Miller
Huacaya & Suri males (Blacks, browns, fawns) - David Barboza
Huacaya & Suri males (Lights, Greys, Mixed) - Amy Bliss-Miller |
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| Show:
(updated 6/30/2008)
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Southeastern PA Alpaca Show and Sale
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| Location: |
Reading, PA
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| Show Website: |
info@alpacawebsite.com
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| Date of Show: |
September 13
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14, 2008
| Check-In: September 12
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Huacaya = 350 Suri = 100 Level III Show |
| Show Supt: |
Cindy Vars |
| Information: |
Phone: (716) 353-2963 Email: cindy@autumnhillalpacas.com
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| Sponsor: |
Robin Gilmore Events, LLC |
| Classes: |
This show will be using the 50/50 (fleece/conformation) judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece, Shorn, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE CLASSES:
Open - Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Youth - Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
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| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
David Barboza - All Huacayas except Greys and Multis
Wade Gease - All Suris and Grey and Multi Huacayas
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
David Barboza and Wade Gease will co-judge
PERFORMANCE:
Wade Gease
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| Show:
(updated 4/8/2008)
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Wild West Alpaca Fleece Show
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| Location: |
Salt Lake City, UT
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| Show Website: |
www.IMpaca.com
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| Date of Show: |
September 20
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21, 2008
| Check-In: September 19
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
Huacaya = 65 Suri = 25 Level II Show |
| Show Supt: |
Linda Kenison |
| Information: |
Phone: (801) 367-1629 Email: lkenison@nebonet.com
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| Sponsor: |
Intermountain West Alpaca Association |
| Classes: |
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece Classes, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Best Brightness - Huacaya, Best Luster - Suri |
| Judge(s): |
FLEECE:
Sharon Loner |
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| Show:
(updated 6/25/2008)
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Michigan International AlpacaFest
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| Location: |
Birch Run, MI
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| Show Website: |
www.alpacafest.org
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| Date of Show: |
September 20
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21, 2008
| Check-In: September 19
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Huacaya = 335 Suri = 150 (Level III)
FLEECE: Huacaya = 111 Suri = 45 (Level II) |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER: Cheryl Tenold
FLEECE: Ruth Affleck-Laity |
| Information: |
Halter: Phone: (406) 529-1868 Email: cheryl@yumedomo.com
Fleece: Phone: (517) 223-3053 Email: ruthalpacaheaven@yahoo.com |
| Sponsor: |
Michigan International AlpacaFest Committee |
| Classes: |
This show has chosen to use the 50/50 (fleece/conformation) comparative judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece, Color championships (if minimums are met), Shorn
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of three, Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE CLASSES:
Open: Obstacle
Youth: Obstacle
FLEECE:
Regular fleece, Color championships (if minimums are met)
Best Prepared Fleece
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Judge's choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness - H, Best Luster - S, Best Crimp - H, Best Lock Formation - S
AUXILIARY FLEECE CLASSES:
Alpaca 2 Ounce Fiber Samples
Handcrafters Spin Off
Special Awards: Judge's Choice, Highest Scoring Fleece in a Color Group |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Amy Bliss-Miller - Huacaya Full Fleece Female, Suri Full Fleece Male & Female
Charlene Friedman - Huacaya Shorn Male & Female, Huacaya Full Fleece Male, Suri Shorn Male & Female
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Charlene Friedman - Huacaya, Amy Bliss-Miller - Suri
FLEECE:
Diana Timmerman
PERFORMANCE:
Amy Bliss-Miller
SPIN-OFF:
Cary Smith
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| Show:
(updated 5/30/2008)
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The Big E
(Certification-PENDING)
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| Location: |
Springfield, MA
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| Show Website: |
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| Date of Show: |
September 23
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25, 2008
| Check-In: September 23
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Level II Show
Huacaya - 200 Suri - 50 |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER:
Peg Stephens |
| Information: |
Phone: (812) 294-4880 Email: pegstephens@earthlink.net
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| Sponsor: |
Eastern States Exposition |
| Classes: |
HALTER:
Full Fleece Classes, Composite Classes, Shorn Classes, Color Championships (If minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
PRODUCTION CLASSES:
Open:
Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Youth:
Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Optional Fun Class:
Costume Class - Youth |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Huacaya Females & Suri Males - Amy Bliss-Miller
Huacaya Males & Suri Females - David Barboza
PRODUCTION CLASSES:
Amy Bliss-Miller & David Barboza will co-judge these classes.
PERFORMANCE CLASSES:
Amy Bliss-Miller & David Barboza will co-judge. |
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| Show:
(updated 6/24/2008)
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Heartland Classic
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| Location: |
Indianapolis, IN
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| Show Website: |
www.IndianaAlpaca.org
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| Date of Show: |
October 4
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5, 2008
| Check-In: Oct. 3rd
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Huacaya = 240, Suri = 60 Level III Show |
| Show Supt: |
Elizabeth Norris
Shari Pritchard (show coordinator) |
| Information: |
Norris Phone: (765) 698-1498 | Email: Andy_Liz@verizon.net
Pritchard Phone (309) 360-5311 Email: autumn@mtco.com
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| Sponsor: |
Indiana Alpaca Association |
| Classes: |
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 24, 2008:
This show has chosen the 50/50 (Fleece/Conformation) judging basis.
HALTER:
Full Fleece; Color Championships (if minimums are met); Shorn
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire; Produce of Dam; Breeders Best Group of Three; Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE CLASSES:
Public Relations - Sub Junior, Junior, Open
Showmanship - Sub Junior, Junior, Open
Obstacle - Sub Junior, Junior, Open
Costume - Sub Junior, Junior
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| Judge(s): |
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED JUDGING ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 24, 2008:
HALTER:
Diana Timmerman - All Huacayas except Grey and Multis
Tim Lavan All Suris and Grey and Multi Huacayas
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Huacaya & Suri: Diana Timmerman & Tim Lavan (will Co-Judge classes)
PERFORMANCE CLASSES:
Tim Lavan |
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| Show:
(updated 6/25/2008)
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Arkansas Alpaca Adventure (Halter, Fleece, Hand-Spun Skeins)
(Certification-PENDING)
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| Location: |
Hot Springs, AR
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| Show Website: |
TBA
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| Date of Show: |
October 11
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12, 2008
| Check-In: October 10th
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: H=225, S=50
FLEECE: H=55, S=15
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| Show Supt: |
HALTER: Laura Berry
FLEECE: Jan Roberts
AUXILIARY FLEECE: Janice Robinson |
| Information: |
HALTER (Laura): Phone (870) 741-7493 | Email: berry@buffaloriveralpaca.com
FLEECE (Jan): Phone (501) 590-3775 | Email: wecalpacas@sbcglobal.net
AUXILIARY FLEECE (Janice): Phone (405) 771-2636| Email: jralpacas@aol.com |
| Sponsor: |
Arkansas Alpaca Breeders Association |
| Classes: |
This show has chosen 50/50 (Fleece/Conformation) judging basis.
HALTER:
Full Fleece; Composite; Color Championships (if minimums are met);
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire; Produce of Dam; Breeders Best Group of 3; Bred & Owned Yealring;
Open Gelding Class
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece Classes; Color Championships (if minimums are met)
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
First Time Exhibitors Award (one per breed type); Judge's Choice; Best Hand;
Best Brightness-H; Best Luster-S; Best Crimp-H; Best Lock Formation-S
AUXILIARY FLEECE:
Spin-Off
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| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Huacaya: Amanda VandenBosch
Suri: Diana Timmerman
FLEECE:
Diana Timmerman |
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| Show:
(updated 5/28/2008)
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AlpacaMania 2008
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| Location: |
Central Point, OR
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| Show Website: |
www.alpacamania.net
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| Date of Show: |
October 11
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12, 2008
| Check-In: October 10
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Level III Show
Huacaya - 250 Suri - 50
FLEECE: Level III
Huacaya - 150 Suri - 60 |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER: Peg Stephens
FLEECE: Renate Gyuro
AUXILIARY FLEECE: Diana Schultz |
| Information: |
HALTER:
Phone: (812) 294-4880 Email: pegstephens@earthlink.net
FLEECE:
Phone: (541) 826-7411 Email: renate@hughes.net
AUXILIARY FLEECE:
Phone: (541) 472-4060 Email: dschultz@uci.net
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| Sponsor: |
State of Jefferson Alpaca Association |
| Classes: |
This show will be judged using the 50/50 fleece/conformation comparative judging basis.
HALTER:
Full Fleece and Shorn Classes, Color Champsionships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Bred & Owned Yearling
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece Classes, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
First Time Exhibitors Award
Judge's Choice
AUXILIARY FLEECE:
Handcrafter's Spin-Off
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| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
David Barboza
FLEECE:
Ruth Elvestad
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| Show:
(updated 6/26/2008)
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New England Coastal Classic
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| Location: |
New Gloucester, ME
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| Show Website: |
www.necoastalclassic.com
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| Date of Show: |
October 18
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19, 2008
| Check-In: October 17
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Huacaya=320 Suri=30 (Level III)
FLEECE: Huacaya=100 Suri=10 (Level II) |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER: Peg Stephens
FLEECE: Robin Oaks |
| Information: |
HALTER: (Stephens) Phone: (812) 294-4885 Email: pegstephens@earthlink.net
FLEECE: (Oaks) Phone: (812) 525-8572 Email: fiveoaksexotics@aol.com |
| Sponsor: |
NEAOBA |
| Classes: |
This show has opted to use the 50/50 judging system.
HALTER:
Full fleece, Shorn, Color championships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE:
Open - Obstacle
Youth - Obstacle
FLEECE:
Regular, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
Special awards - Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness-H, Best Luster-S, Best Crimp-H, Best Lock Formation-S
Best Prepared Fleece
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| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Huacaya & Suri females - Stephanie Glyptis
Huacaya & Suri males - Kristin Buhrmann
PERFORMANCE:
Stephanie Glyptis
FLEECE:
Peter Kennedy |
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| Show:
(updated 6/18/2008)
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VAOBA Alpaca Expo
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| Location: |
Lexington, VA
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| Show Website: |
www.vaobaexpo.com
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| Date of Show: |
October 18
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19, 2008
| Check-In: October 17
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
Halter: Huacaya = 600, Suri = 100 (Level IV)
Fleece: Huacaya = 200, Suri = 50 (Level III) |
| Show Supt: |
Halter: Sue Ives
Fleece: Merian Burkett Ownby
Auxiliary Fleece Auxiliary Fiber: Patty Fuller |
| Information: |
Ives: Phone: (804) 633-9873 Email: ives@alpacasofnottinghamhollow.com
Ownby: Phone: (540) 661-3537 Email: merianb@hughes.net
Fuller: Phone: (540) 953-0439 Email: alpacas@poplarhill.com
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| Sponsor: |
Virginia Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association |
| Classes: |
This show will be judged on the 50/50 fleece/conformation judging basis.
HALTER:
Full Fleece Halter, Color Championships (if minimums are met), Shorn Halter Classes (as needed)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling, Open Gelding Class
PERFORMANCE CLASSES:
Open - Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Youth - Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations, Championships
Alpaca - Versatility Championship
Optional Fun Classes - Costume Class (Youth), Costume Class (Adult)
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece Classes, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
Best Prepared Fleece, Most Commercially Viable Fleece
First Time Exhibitors Award
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness - H, Best Luster - S, Best Crimp - H, Best Lock Formation - S
AUXILIARY FLEECE:
Handcrafter's Spin-Off
Judge's Spin-Off
AUXILIARY FIBER:
Hand-Spun Skeins
Mill-Spun Skeins
Fiber Arts
Judge's Choice, People's Choice |
| Judge(s): |
UPDATED INFORMATION AS OF 4/28/08 - FLEECE JUDGE ADDED:
HALTER:
Huacaya Females (full fleece and shorn) - Wade Gease
Huacaya Males (full fleece and shorn) - Kevin O'Leary
All Suris (full fleece and shorn) - Shannon McConnell
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Huacaya optional halter classes - Wade Gease and Kevin O'Leary will co-judge
Suri optional halter classes - Shannon McConnell
PERFORMANCE:
Shannon McConnell
FLEECE:
NEW -- David Freidman - Huacaya White and Light Fleeces; all Suri Fleeces
David Barboza -- Huacaya - All fleece except White and Light
Special Awards - David Freidman and David Barboza will co-judge
AUXILIARY FLEECE & FIBER:
Cathy Songer |
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| Show:
(added 2/12/2008)
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Wild & Wooly Alpaca Expo 2008
(Certification-PENDING)
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| Location: |
Folsom, LA
| Fendlason Community Center
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| Show Website: |
TBA
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| Date of Show: |
October 25
-
26, 2008
| Check-In: Oct. 24th
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| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
H=25, S=11 |
| Show Supt: |
Sandy Steffy |
| Information: |
Phone: (985) 264-1956 | Email: SandStef@charter.net |
| Sponsor: |
Sandy Steffy |
| Classes: |
Regular Fleece Classes; Color Championships (if minimums are met)
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
Best Prepared Fleece; First Time Exhibitors Award; Judge's Choice; Best Hand; Best Brightness-H; Best Luster-S; Best Crimp-H; Best Lock Formation-S |
| Judge(s): |
TBD |
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| Show:
(added 6/6/2008)
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Empire Alpaca Extravaganza
(Certification-PENDING)
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| Location: |
Syracuse, NY
|
| Show Website: |
|
| Date of Show: |
October 25
-
26, 2008
| Check-In: October 24
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: (Level V)
Huacaya = 750 Suri = 100
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| Show Supt: |
Amy McCroskie |
| Information: |
Phone: (903) 450-1999 Email: amywm@aol.com |
| Sponsor: |
Empire Alpaca Association |
| Classes: |
This show will be judged using the 50/50 comparative judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece, Shorn, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling, Open Gelding
PERFORMANCE:
Open: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Youth: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations, Championships
Optional Fun Classes: Dressage, Gambler's Choice, Costume Class-Youth, Egg & Spoon Race
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| Judge(s): |
Peter Kennedy - All Suri and Suri Production classes; Brown, grey, indefinite & multi huacaya males; Indefinite & Multi Huacaya females
Charlene Friedman - All Shorn Huacaya males; Black, Fawn thru White Huacaya males; Male Bred & Owned Yearling Huacaya Males; Get of Sire, Produce of Dam & Breeders Best of Three
Jude Anderson - All Shorn Huacaya females; Black thru Grey Huacaya females; Female Bred & Owned Huacaya Females; Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, & Breeders Best of Three
Linda Hayes - All Performance classes
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| Show:
(added 5/1/2008)
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Mid-America Alpaca Show
(Certification-PENDING)
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| Location: |
Topeka, KS
|
| Show Website: |
|
| Date of Show: |
November 1
-
2, 2008
| Check-In: October 31
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: (Level III Show)
Huacaya - 300 Suri - 100
FLEECE: (Level II Show)
Huacaya - 80 Suir - 20 |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER:
Kim Tollers
FLEECE:
Kathleen Wedel
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| Information: |
HALTER:
Phone: (866) 263-2014 Email: info@alpacaplanet.com
FLEECE:
Phone: (913) 783-4589 Email: prairiesedge@mokancomm.net |
| Sponsor: |
Mid-America Alpaca Show, Inc. |
| Classes: |
This show will be judged using the 50/50 comparative judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece halter, Shorn halter, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling, Open Gelding Class
FLEECE:
Regular fleece, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Best Luster-Suri, Best Crimp-Huacaya
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| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Huacaya Females Full Fleece & Shorn - Kristin Buhrmann
Suri Females Full Fleece & Shorn - Kristin Buhrmann
Huacaya Males Full Fleece & Shorn - David Barboza
Suri Males Full Fleece & Shorn - David Barboza
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Kristin Buhrmann & David Barboza will co-judge these classes.
FLEECE:
Diana Timmerman |
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|
| Show:
(updated 7/2/2008)
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Green Mountain Alpaca Fall Spectacular
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| Location: |
Essex Junction, VT
|
| Show Website: |
www.vtalpacashow.com
|
| Date of Show: |
November 1
-
2, 2008
| Check-In: October 31
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Level IV
Huacaya = 450 Suri = 100
FLEECE: Level II
Huacaya = 75 Suri = 25
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| Show Supt: |
HALTER: Peg Stephens
FLEECE: Kathleen Van Gelder
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| Information: |
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| Sponsor: |
North East Vermont Alpaca Association (NEVAA) |
| Classes: |
HALTER:
Full fleece, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE:
Open - Public Relations
Youth - Public Relations
Costume Class - Youth
FLEECE:
Regular, Color Championship (if minimums are met)
Judge's Choice, Best Prepared Fleece
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
Best Hand, Best Brightness - H, Best Luster - S, Best Crimp - H, Best Lock Formation - S |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Amanda VandenBosch - Male & female Suris; Huacaya females
Jude Anderson - Huacaya males
OPTIONAL HALTER:
Amanda VandenBosch & Jude Anderson will co-judge
PERFORMANCE:
Amanda VandenBosch
FLEECE:
Cheryl Gehly |
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|
| Show:
(added 5/30/2008)
|
Fall Festival/Fleece Harvest
(Certification-PENDING)
|
| Location: |
Loveland, CO
|
| Show Website: |
|
| Date of Show: |
November 8
-
9, 2008
| Check-In: November 7
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: H = 450 S = 100 Level IV Show
FLEECE: H = 250 S = 100 Level III Show |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER: TBD
FLEECE: TBD |
| Information: |
HALTER: TBD
FLEECE: TBD |
| Sponsor: |
Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies (ABR) |
| Classes: |
This show will be judged based on the 60/40 comparative judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece, Shorn, Composite, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE:
Open - Showmanship, Obstacle, PR
Youth - Showmanship, Obstacle, PR
OPTIONAL FUN:
Youth - Costume Class
Adult -Costume Class
FLEECE:
Regular, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness - H, Best Luster - S, Best Crimp - H, Best Lock Formation - S
Best Prepared Fleece
Most Commercially Valuable Fleece
First Time Exhibitors Award
AUXILIARY FLEECE:
Handcrafter's Spin-Off
AUXILIARY FIBER:
Hand-Spun Skeins
Mill-Spun Skeins
Fiber Arts
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Judge's Choice |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Wade Gease - Full Fleece Huacaya Females & Males Black thru White; Shorn Huacaya Females & Males Black thru White; Composite Huacaya Females & Males
David Barboza - Full Fleece Huacaya Females & Males Grey thru Multi; Shorn Huacaya Females & Males Grey thru Multi; All Suris Female & Male (Shorn & Composite)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Wade Gease & David Barboza will co-judge
PERFORMANCE:
Linda Hayes
FLEECE:
David Friedman - All Huacaya Males; Huacaya Females - Black & Brown
Helen Humphreys - All Suris; Huacaya Females - Fawn, White, Multis, Indefinites
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|
| Show:
(updated 4/3/2008)
|
Alpaca Heritage Events Fleece Show
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| Location: |
Bordentown, NJ
|
| Show Website: |
www.AlpacaHeritage.com
|
| Date of Show: |
November 9, 2008
| Check-In: November 9
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
Huacaya = 80, Suri = 20 Level II |
| Show Supt: |
Sally Stacy |
| Information: |
Phone: (908) 238-1375 Email: pronkers@embarqmail.com
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| Sponsor: |
Alpaca Heritage Events |
| Classes: |
FLEECE:
2 oz. fiber samples
Judge's Choice
Highest Scoring Fleece in a Color Group |
| Judge(s): |
FLEECE:
Suzanne Tucillo |
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|
| Show:
(updated 4/15/2008)
|
LA Deep South Alpaca Show
|
| Location: |
Monroe, LA
|
| Show Website: |
www.ladeepsouthalpacashow.com
|
| Date of Show: |
November 14
-
16, 2008
| Check-In: November 13-14
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: H = 250 S = 25
FLEECE: H = 75 S = 25 |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER: Donna Johnson
FLEECE: Kally Dennig |
| Information: |
HALTER: Phone (318) 309-3837 bayoushadowfarms@hotmail.com
FLEECE: Phone (601) 442-2711 kally@natchezelectric.com |
| Sponsor: |
Silver Waters Ranch & Twins Alpaca Farm |
| Classes: |
This show will be judges on the 60/40comparative judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece halter classes, Color championships (if minimums are met)
Shorn halter classes
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
FLEECE:
Regular fleece classes, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
Best Prepared Fleece
First Time Exhibitors Award
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness - Huacaya, Best Luster - Suri, Best Crimp - Huacaya, Best Lock Formation - Suri
AUXILIARY FLEECE CLASSES:
Handcrafter's Spin-Off
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Highest Scoring Fleece in a Color Group
PERFORMANCE:
Open: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Youth: Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
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| Judge(s): |
HALTER & FLEECE:
Sara Jane Maclennan
SPIN-OFF:
Jennifer Folkman
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|
| Show:
(updated 6/15/2008)
|
AlpacaFest West
|
| Location: |
Industry Hills, CA
|
| Show Website: |
www.alpacafestwest.com
|
| Date of Show: |
November 15
-
16, 2008
| Check-In: November 13 - 14
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER:
Huacaya = 300, Suri = 100
FLEECE:
Huacaya = 75, Suri = 50 |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER:
Robin Oaks
FLEECE:
Tabatha Thompson |
| Information: |
HALTER:
Phone: (812) 525-8572 Email: fiveoaksexotics@aol.com
FLEECE:
Phone: (812) 525-8572 Email: fiveoaksexotics@aol.com |
| Sponsor: |
Alpaca Breeders of Southern California |
| Classes: |
This show is being judged using the 50/50 comparative judging basis.
HALTER:
Full Fleece Classes, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece Classes, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Judge's Choice |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Tim Lavan
FLEECE:
Cheryl Gehly |
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|
| Show:
(updated 4/4/2008)
|
MABA Alpaca Celebration
(Certification-PENDING)
|
| Location: |
Westminster, MD
|
| Show Website: |
|
| Date of Show: |
November 15
-
16, 2008
| Check-In: November 14
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Level III Show
Huacaya = 320 Suri = 160
FLEECE: Level II Show
130 fleeces total |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER:
Cathy Oyster
FLEECE:
Al Beatty |
| Information: |
HALTER:
Phone (859) 887-0033 Email crhorses@insightbb.com
FLEECE:
Phone (410) 635-3862 Email bellaseraalpacas@msn.com |
| Sponsor: |
Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association |
| Classes: |
This show has chosen the 50/50 comparative judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece
OPTIONAL HALTER:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE:
Youth: Showmanship, Obstacle
FLEECE:
Regular, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
Best Prepared, First Time Exhibitors Award
SPECIAL FLEECE AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness - H, Best Luster - S, Best Crimp - H, Best Lock Formation - S |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Huacaya - Jill Macleod
Suri - Wade Gease
PERFORMANCE: Wade Gease
FLEECE: Ruth Elvestad |
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|
| Show:
(updated 6/24/2008)
|
New Jersey Alpaca Show and Sale
|
| Location: |
Somerset, NJ
|
| Show Website: |
www.alpacawebsite.com
|
| Date of Show: |
November 22
-
23, 2008
| Check-In: November 21
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: Huacaya = 350; Suri = 100 Level III Show |
| Show Supt: |
Cindy Vars |
| Information: |
Phone: (716) 353-2963 Email: cindy@autumnhillalpacas.com |
| Sponsor: |
Robin Gilmore Events, LLC |
| Classes: |
This show has elected to use the 50/50 comparative (fleece/conformation) judging basis.
HALTER:
Full fleece, Shorn, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE CLASSES:
Open - Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations
Youth - Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER:
Sharon Loner - All Huacayas except greys and multis
Tim Lavan - All Suris and Huacaya greys and multis
OPTIONAL HALTER:
Sharon Loner and Tim Lavan will co-judge these classes. |
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|
| Show:
(updated 3/6/2008)
|
Alpacas in the Ozarks (Halter, Fleece & Spin-Off)
|
| Location: |
Fayetteville, AR
| Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Arena
|
| Show Website: |
www.alpacasintheozarks-regionalshow.com
|
| Date of Show: |
November 29
-
30, 2008
| Check-In: Nov. 28th
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: H=210, S=40
FLEECE: H=60, S=30 |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER: Cliff Smith
FLEECE: Ann Turner
SPIN-OFF: Donna Butler |
| Information: |
HALTER (Cliff): Phone: (479) 787-6292| Email: mmalpaca@hughes.net
FLEECE (Ann): Phone: (417) 683-6699 Email: alpacas@alpacarepublicranch.com
SPIN-OFF (Donna): Phone: (918) 284-5025 | Dbutler@brainerdchemical.com |
| Sponsor: |
Alpacas in the Ozarks |
| Classes: |
This show has elected to use the 50/50 (Fleece/Conformation) judging basis.
HALTER:
Full Fleece; Color Championships (If minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire; Produce of Dam; Breeders Best Group of Three; Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE:
Youth: Obstacle
FLEECE:
Regular Fleece Classes
AUXILIARY FLEECE:
Spin-Off |
| Judge(s): |
Kevin O'Leary
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2009
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|
| Show:
(added 5/14/2008)
|
Carolina Alpaca Celebration
(Certification-PENDING)
|
| Location: |
Concord, NC
|
| Show Website: |
|
| Date of Show: |
February 21
-
22, 2009
| Check-In: February 20
|
| # of Alpacas Anticipated: |
HALTER: (LEVEL IV SHOW)
Huacaya = 500, Suri = 110
FLEECE: (LEVEL II SHOW)
Huacaya = , Suri = |
| Show Supt: |
HALTER: Peg Stephens
FLEECE: Robin Oaks |
| Information: |
HALTER:
Peg Stephens Phone: (812) 294-4880 Email: pegstephens@earthlink.net
FLEECE:
Robin Oaks Phone: (812) 525-8572 Email: fiveoaksexotics@aol.com |
| Sponsor: |
Carolina Alpaca Breeders and Owners (CABO) |
| Classes: |
This show will be judged using the 50/50 comparative judging basis.
HALTER CLASSES:
Full Fleece Halter, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
OPTIONAL HALTER CLASSES:
Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Best Group of Three, Bred & Owned Yearling
PERFORMANCE CLASSES:
Open: Showmanship, Obstacle
Youth: Showmanship, Obstacle
FLEECE CLASSES:
Regular fleece, Color Championships (if minimums are met)
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Judge's Choice, Best Hand, Best Brightness-Huacaya, Best Luster-Suri, Best Crimp-Huacays, Best Lock Formation-Suri
Best Prepared Fleece
First Time Exhibitors Award |
| Judge(s): |
HALTER: TBD
FLEECE: Tim Lavan will be judging all fleece classes. |
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