Well we have 1 week left before the Fort Wayne show. It is going to be interesting. I sure hope we have 1 that places in something! I'm really interested to see if they stay in the color selections we sent them in as because to me they all look white. We did the forms based on the ARI color.
All of our boys are ready to go for the show. Well, considering we did not attempt the skilled/showmanship events. We are really hoping to show for the quality of the animals, not really try the tricks, jumping and other things like that.
We had a last minute scare with paperwork on one of the boys and I want to think Roxanne, owner of Lands End for helping us try to get the information we needed together. I also want to thank Bret and Erica at WRF for the care they have given our animals and making sure we have what we need for the upcoming show.
Wish us luck!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
We are official!
Lots of things occurred this past weekend.
First, we are an official AOBA member farm now. "Shadyside Alpaca Farm" is the official name of our farm. The farm name comes from the name the farm has had since it was started by my wifes family over 120 years ago. Well without the alpaca part anyway. We are happy to be continuing in the tradition of keeping live stock as well as using the farms name.
Secondly, the boys are officially registered into the Fort Wayne show next month. This was a joy, not really, but it had to be done. A special note for those of you who might be new or do not pay attention, you can save a little money by getting in early! Anway, we have all the paper work done and the money sent for the show. Now only time will tell how things will go.
Last night was just another night of training but it was a good one. I took the 3 girls up and we are now constantly taking time to walk the alpacas, put them in lines, stand them side by side, showing teeth and playing judge each time we go. It really is amazing just how smart they are.
A special note to Roxanne, the boys are all doing GREAT! Coronado is probably the second best at dealing with everything now. Alexander is still the best but actually does not take the "judging" things as well as Coronado. Oddyssey is hit or miss and decides what he wants to do and how easily he wants to do it. However, considering that they are not supposed to be "pets" they are all pretty easy to deal with as things could be going.
Well, I have to get the new pics up on here, but that is for another time.
First, we are an official AOBA member farm now. "Shadyside Alpaca Farm" is the official name of our farm. The farm name comes from the name the farm has had since it was started by my wifes family over 120 years ago. Well without the alpaca part anyway. We are happy to be continuing in the tradition of keeping live stock as well as using the farms name.
Secondly, the boys are officially registered into the Fort Wayne show next month. This was a joy, not really, but it had to be done. A special note for those of you who might be new or do not pay attention, you can save a little money by getting in early! Anway, we have all the paper work done and the money sent for the show. Now only time will tell how things will go.
Last night was just another night of training but it was a good one. I took the 3 girls up and we are now constantly taking time to walk the alpacas, put them in lines, stand them side by side, showing teeth and playing judge each time we go. It really is amazing just how smart they are.
A special note to Roxanne, the boys are all doing GREAT! Coronado is probably the second best at dealing with everything now. Alexander is still the best but actually does not take the "judging" things as well as Coronado. Oddyssey is hit or miss and decides what he wants to do and how easily he wants to do it. However, considering that they are not supposed to be "pets" they are all pretty easy to deal with as things could be going.
Well, I have to get the new pics up on here, but that is for another time.
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