SHOWRING Magazine of the Alpaca and Llama Show Association
Fall/Winter 2012
“Battle of Champions”
For people who love llamas, alpacas and the thrill of showing them
A publication of the Alpaca & Llama Show Association
www.ALSASHOW.org
ALSA BOD
President: Ken Forster•701-724-3059 • kforster@drtel.net Vice President: Jim Doyle• 940-488-3163 • jdoyle@marikollamas.com Secretary: Trish Brandt-Robuck•916-663-2716 •rbrranch@sbcglobal.net Treasurer: Patricia Wattigney (non- board member)• 504-394-3817 • pkmini2@aol.com AllenDavis • 765-533-6680 • allendavisllamas@hotmail.com Larry Lewellyn • 303-870-7341 • fhllamas@aol.com Charles Poillion • 321-689-3902 • cpoil@aol.com Kitty Tuck-Hampel * 478-972-0808 • kitty.bod@mkllamas.com ALPACA COMMITTEE: Allen Davis, Liaison BOD • 765-533-6680 • allendavisllamas@hotmail.com Kevin Sullivan, Chair ,OH • 440-965-7057• alpaca@centurytel.net Cynthia Ernst,MI • 517-861-9328 • cynthiaernst@sbcglobal.net Deb Yeagle,OH 8• 419-665-2697• debyeagle@ymail.com ELECTION COMMITTEE: Allen Davis, Liaison BOD • 765-533-6680 • allendavisllamas@hotmail.com Lougene Baird, Chair ,HI • 808-883-1887 • lougenebaird@hawaiiantel.net Sherry Adamcyk,CO • 303-621-9021 • sadamcyk@asd20.org Jerry Dunn,CO • 303-277-1129 • beartrak@q.com ETHICS COMMITTEE: Jim Doyle, Liaison,BOD, 940-488-3163 • jdoyle@marikollamas.com Paul Schwartz, Chair, TX • 307-672-5144 • chantar@fiberpipe.net Rick Adams,CA • 530-273-8931 • rick@wildoakllamas.com Jill Knuckles ,CO, • 970-487-0223 • talltailllamas@bigplanet.com FIBER COMMITTEE: Larry Lewellyn, Liaison, BOD • 720-733-2775 • fhllamas@aol.com Cindy Ruckman, Chair,OH •740-393-2309 •cindy@mcfarlandsllamafarm.com Cynthia Ernst,MI • 517-861-9328 • cynthiaernst@sbcglobal.net Susie Smithers,OH •937-585-5161 • susiesmithers@embarqmail.com Geri Rutledge,NE • 402-366-9304 • buckshollow@wildblue.net Patti Morgan,CO • 620-442-4996 • pmmorganks@gmail.com Marilyn Milton,OR • 541-899-8097 • marilynmilton@charter.net Finance & Budget Committee: Larry Lewellyn, Liaison BOD • 720-733-2775 • fhllamas@aol.com Patti Wattigney,LA • 504-394-3817 • pkmini2@aol.com Grand National Committee: Ken Forster, Liaison BOD • 701-724-3059 • kforster@drtel.net Carol Ann & Malcolm Tallmon, Chair,TX • 940-682-9411• catllama@aol.com Sharon Carrier,TX • 972-476-9939 • sharoncarrier@clsandassociates.com Dee January,NE • 402-462-9976 • djanuary@windstream.net Steve Quackenbush,CO • 303-688-8545 • llama@bar-q-diamond.com Sharilyn Ramsey,NE • 402-728-5560 • skramsey@msn.com Handbook Committee: Larry Lewellyn, Liaison BOD • 720-733-2775 • fhllamas@aol.com Marcie Saska-Agnew,TX Chair • 817-866-3585 • twobittwo@windstream.net Ruby Herron,TX • 281-351-1820 • figranch@flash.net Judge’s Committee: Allen Davis, Liaison BOD • 765-533-6680 • allendavisllamas@hotmail.com Barb Harris, Chair ,CO • 719-275-9457 • wildcatllamas@aol.com Patti Morgan,KS • 620-442-4996 • pmmorganks@gmail.com Deb Yeagle,OH • 419-665-2697 • debyeagle@ymail.com Kevin Sullivan,OH • 440-965-7057 • alpaca@centurytel.net Membership Committee: Kitty Tuck-Hampel, Liason BOD • 478-972-0808 • kitty.bod@mkllamas.com
Nomination Committee: Charles Poillion, Liaison BOD • 321-689-3902 • cpoil@aol.com Performance Committee: Trish Brandt-Robuck, LiaisonBOD • 916-663-2716 • rbrranch@sbcglobal.net Eileen Ditsler, Chair,CA • 951-897-2783 • iceyllama@verizon.net Kathy Nichols,CA • 916-686-7086 • kathysva@aol.com Ellen Goldsmith,NV • 775-782-4242 • cvalpacas@juno.com Steve Katzakian, CA • 530-676-5544 • katzak@directcon.net Brock Royal,TX • 325-245-5752 • royalcretllamas@zipnet.us Melanie McMurray, MO • 573-698-2141 • llamapelli@aol.com Barb Harris,MO • 719-275-9457 • wildcatllamas@aol.com Sean Price,TX • 281-351-1820 • sean@figmentranch.com Policy & Planning Committee: Ken Forster, Liaison BOD • 701-724-3059 • kforster@drtel.net Barb Harris, Chair, CO • 719-275-9457 • wildcatllamas@aol.com Michele Batt, NY • 585-737-8142 • mbatt@rochester.rr.com Tracy Weaver, FL • 727-856-3582 • lotsallamas@earthlink.net Lora Crawford, CA • 209-632-6891 • lcllamas@gmail.com Promotion & Marketing Committee Charles Poillion, Liaison.BOD • 321-689-3902 • cpoil@aol.com Protest Committee: Jim Doyle, Liaison,BOD, 940-488-3163 • jdoyle@marikollamas.com Margaret Henry, Chair,TX • 903-784-8257 • HenryHillsLlamas@gmail.com Keith Wattigney,LA • 504-394-3817 • pkmini@aol.com Lora Crawford, CA • 209-632-6891 • lcllamas@gmail.com Mary Adams, CA • 530-273-8931 • mary@wildoakllamas.com Marilyn Milton, OR • 541-899-8097 • dmmilton@charter.net Barb Harris, CO • 719-275-9457 • wildcatllamas@aol.com Paul Schwartz, WY • 307-672-5144 • chantar@fiberpipe.net Publications Committee: Larry Lewellyn, Liaison, BOD • 720-733-2775 • fhllamas@aol.com Ruby Herron, Chair, TX • 281-351-1820 • figranch@flash.net Regional Committee: Kitty Tuck-Hampel, Liason BOD • 478-972-0808 • kitty.bod@mkllamas.com Cheryl Juntilla, Chair,CO • 970-640-8028 • cajwdj@aol.com Penny Thomas.OK • 918-521-0766 • pooder33@att.net Barb Harris, CO • 719-275-9457 • wildcatllamas@aol.com Joy Pedroni, CA • 510-385-2902 • joy@blackcatllamas.com Show Management Committee: Allen Davis, Liaison BOD • 765-533-6680 • allendavisllamas@hotmail.com John Maddy, Chair,KY • 859-567-4010 • johnm@countryviewllamas.com Sharon Carrier,TX • 972-476-6679 • sharoncarrier@clsandassociates.com Carol Ann Tallmon,TX • 940-682-9411 • catllama@aol.com Jill Knuckles,CO • 970-487-0223 • talltailllamas@bigplanet.com Website Committee: Jim Doyle, Liaison,BOD, 940-488-3163 • jdoyle@marikollamas.com Ruby Herron, Chair,TX • 281-351-1820 • figranch@flash.net Mike Hoopegardner, IN • 317-498-0422 • mikehoop@redbudllamas.com Youth Committee: Charles Poillion, Liaison BOD • 321-689-3902 • cpoil@aol.com Susan Leslie, Chair, TX • 830-401-0819 • leslielanellamas@gmail.com Tabbethia Haubold, NY • 631-680-6721 • lilivestockco@optonline.net Diana Collins, TX • 325-486-8195 • dcollins1017@suddenlink.net Anna Reese, TX • 830-401-0819 • areese29@gmail.com Michelle Kutzler, OR • 541-740-1434 • michelle.kutzler@oregonstate.edu Heather Koenig, OR • 541-752-5434 • hjkoenig@peoplepc.com Youth Scholarship Sub-Committee: Sally Rucker, CO • 719-689-9010 • ssllama@q.com
EDITOR/DESIGN/LAYOUT
Ruby Herron 17102 Mueschke Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 713-249-8523 • figranch@flash.net
The views expressed herein are those of the authors. Before undertaking any new regime with your llamas, you should always consult with your veterinarian. Only they can tell you what is best for your situation. We invite submission for unpaid articles and photographs. Email to figranch@flash.net or mail to: Ruby Herron, c/o Showring Magazine,17102 Mueschke Rd., Cypress,Tx., 77433
Fall/Winter 2012 Contents General Interest ALSA Discussion Board...................................................9 Lifetime Members............................................................10 ALSA Judges and Apprentice........................................13 ALSA Elite Champion Winners......................................16 ALSA 2011 Youth High Points.........................................19 Natural Plan Stomach Soother.................................26 Performance:In Search of the Perfect “10”...........27 Double Single Suri.........................................................29 Any Bird with a call like “buckwheat”.......................32
Always Inside Editor’s note....................................................................4 Presidents Statement....................................................6 VP Views..............................................................................6 Office talk.........................................................................7 bUCKEYE REGION...............................................................35 cENTRAL rEGION................................................................37 EASTERN REGION...............................................................45 GREAT LAKES REGION........................................................47 NORTHWESTERN REGION...................................................49 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION.................................................50 SOUTHEASTERN REGION....................................................54 SOUTHWESTERN REGION...................................................62
Let me explain how this new and hopefully improved Showring evolved ……….. This new Showring started with a vision of Marilyn Nenni’s. Last year, Marilyn and I worked on the 2011 Christmas Special of the Showring. It was a huge success, so the ALSA publication committee liaison, Larry Lewellyn, asked me to continue creating this new online publication! The ALSA Board of Directors agreed, so viola! I then proceeded to contact many members from all of our Regions. (from California to Florida) What you are about to see is the culmination of this. If your Region is not represented, please help me next time. Let’s share your experiences with other ALSA members! • You do not have to send me just “show pictures”, (but they are nice to receive!). • You may send me any human interest story that pertains to your llamas or alpacas. • You may send me a finished article, or just your thoughts. (I will write it for you) • And of course, send any pictures you may have that you think other people may be interested in. In all actuality, the Showring is YOUR magazine. The show results are able to be accessed on the ALSA website, so let’s have this new Showring SHOWCASE our members, what do you think? I have also been approached about buying advertising space in the Showring. We are currently working on this, and would love your input. Since it is your publication, what are your thoughts? Would you be willing to advertise in a Showring? What do you think about having a classified section? You may reach me at Ruby@FigmentRanch.com or you may call me at 713-249-8523.
Letter From The Editor
So, I hope you all enjoy this first edition of the new Showring!
Welcome back to the Showring.
With regards, Your friend,
Hi, my name is Ruby Herron. I have been a silent member of ALSA for over 20 years. I live down here in Texas, part of the ALSA Central Region. I am very much honored to help bring the Showring back to you, the ALSA members. The Showring will be as successful as its members. 4 Showring Magazine Fall/Winter
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ALSA Board and Officers President: Ken Forster Forman, ND
Vice President: Jim Doyle Krum, TX
Secretary: Trish Brandt - Robuck Newcastle, CA
Treasurer: (non-board member) Patricia Wattigney Belle Chase, LA
Allen Davis: New Castle, IN
Larry Lewellyn: Sedalia, CO.
Charles Poillion: Howey In The Hills, FL.
Kitty Tuck - Hampel: Bonaire, GA.
ALSA Secretary: Robin Turell Cypress, TX. 5
VP Views
President’s Statement
Jim Doyle, Vice President
Ken Forster, President Dear ALSA members,
As a whole, the ALSA Board of Directors is one of the most diverse groups of individuals we have had in a long time! We have BOD members from six of the eight regions: one from the Buckeye Region, one from the Central Region, one from the Great Lakes Region, one from the Rocky Mountain Region, two from the Southeastern Region and one from the Southwestern Region. I am very proud to be a part of this group! I hope you are seeing this as a POSITIVE step toward the new and improved Alpaca Llama Show Association! The BOD has been working very well together and we are getting a lot done for the betterment of ALSA! The ALSA Board of Directors has been working very hard to increase the communication from you the membership to the Board and from the Board to the membership. If any of you have a suggestion or an issue that needs to be addressed, please bring it to my attention or to the ALSA office. The BOD will discuss your issue and get an answer back to you! Again, I wanted to say it is privilege to be your ALSA president. I also want to make sure that you all know that “my door is always open”. Please feel free to email me directly or contact the ALSA office and I will be alerted!
As chosen V.P., I can assist you with any concerns directed to the board. Feel free to contact me at 940-488-3163 or jdoyle@marikollamas.com. The currently seated board is making great strides at all levels to enhance and maintain ALSA’s placement as the no. 1 show venue.
Jim Doyle Alpaca Llama Show Association BOD Liaison for: Protest Committee Ethics Committee Web Site Committee
A Special Thanks to Cheryl Juntilla the regional chair and all the Regional Superintendents: Rocky Mountain Regional Championship…. Barb Harris
Thank you.
Ken Forster
Central Regional Championship…….. Penny Thomas
ALSA President kforster@drtel.net 701-724-3059
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I want to thank the voting membership for their confidence in my serving on ALSA board of directors.
Southwestern Regional Championship…. Joy Pedroni 2012
“Office Talk”
Hello Everyone.
Wow, how can I begin? My journey in the ALSA office started in January 2012. The process has been very informative to say the least! I hope you all are seeing some changes for the good! There have been many items that have been updated and there are still many updates to come! Thank you all for being patient with me and the ALSA Office! First off, I want to thank all the people that have helped me through this entire ordeal! I don’t want to name anyone, because they are too numerous to mention, and I may leave someone out ………. AND ……. That wouldn’t be nice would it?! But, please know I really appreciate all your support and help! Now, as many of you have found out, I have (and will) spend hours on the phone and email to “get your situation straight”. If any of you don’t see what you think you should be seeing, please contact me. Let’s work together and “get ‘er done!” (That’s Texan talk for getting it done! ) So – let’s get down to the office stuff, right? • We have approximately 700 members. • During the year of 2012, we will have 74 shows. From what I can see, this is an increase from 2011. (I hope we will continue to rise above these numbers in 2013. Of course, with all of your help, we will increase exposure of ALSA shows around the country AND we need to do this!) Each of you can help with this. If you are interested in becoming a superintendent of a show, please let me know. I will help walk you through it! • Each member should have received a handbook. If you did not, please let me know and I will mail you one! • We already have some renewals for 2013. I would like to remind each of you to renew now for 2013 so you can receive your 2013 membership card and be eligible to attend ALSA shows for free. When someone new joins ALSA for 2013, they will also receive a handbook. (this goes for renewals from previous years that did not renew in 2012) Many of you have given me some excellent suggestions to help make the ALSA office a better source of information for you, but please guys, feel free to give me more! I welcome any and all suggestions! As many of you know, I don’t have it all worked out yet, there are still problems, but please feel assured, you will see many more items “corrected and more easily accessible” in 2013! I also wanted to mention, if anyone would like to address a situation, I will relay any issue you are having to the Board of Directors! Please feel free to contact the ALSA office by phone or email! I wanted you all to know your voices will be heard! So – in my closing, I wanted to thank you all again for making my first year very special! I hope y’all have a wonderful and blessed close to the 2012 year and I will talk to you soon. I hope to talk to you soon.
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The ALSA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the return of the Showring Magazine. The Showring Magazine will be a quarterly on line publication:
Issue Spring Summer Fall Winter
Submission Deadline February 15 May 15 August 15 November 15
Publication Date March June September December
There will only be two sizes of advertisements available. (One for individuals and one for commercial business.) ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE:
Members $10.00 per quarter
Non Members $20.00 per quarter Individual Ad Size 3.5” width X 2” height
Members $10.00 per quarter
Members $25.00 per quarter
Non Members $35.00 per quarter
Non Members $20.00 per quarter
For layout specifications and design please contact the editor: Ruby Herron 713-249-8523 figranch@flash.net The Showring editor and the ALSA board of directors reserve the right to refuse any ad.
Individual Ad Size 2” width X 3.75” height
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Commercial Ad Size 3.5” width X 4.75” height
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ALSA Discussion Board
The purpose of this Discussion Board is to offer a format to encourage membership input, the sharing of ideas, and working together for the best of our association. Your participation is invited! You must be an ALSA member to participate in a discussion, however, anyone is welcome to view any of the discussions. The ALSA BOD WILL NOT be reviewing this Discussion Board for items for the BOD meeting agendas. If the membership would like a topic to come to the attention of the BOD or an ALSA Committee, please submit your suggestion via email and If you wish to join in on a discussion, please register and as soon as you are approved, you may start discussing. Also, if you have another topic you wish to discuss and you do not see it listed below make a suggestion; it may be added to the forum.
Let’s Talk Llamas & Alpacas!
A Big Thanks To The Ranches That Hosted The judges Clinics for 2012....... Beginning & Advanced Llama Halter Judges Clinic, June 15, 16, 17, 2012 Originally to be hosted by Jack and Tracy Pearson of Pearson Pond Ranch in Georgia (Because of a critical health situation, it was hosted by Glen and Margo Unzicker of Klein Himmel Llamas in Indiana) Beginning & Advanced Llama Fleece Judges Clinic, August 3, 4, 5, 2012 Hosted by Sally & Jeff Rucker of Stage Stop Llamas Colorado Beginning & Advanced Alpaca Halter Judges Clinic, November 9, 10, 11, 2012 Hosted by Deb & Don Yeagle of Alpacasamoungus / Lofty Pine Alpacas, Ohio
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ALSA 2011 Youth High Points
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Alexander J. Cody Chris Alexander J. Chris
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Tipton Carroll Forney
Class
Alpaca Int. Obstacle Alpaca Int. Obstacle Alpaca Int. Obstacle
Total Points Place 2 2 0
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Alpaca Int. Pack Alpaca Int. Pack
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Carroll Tipton Forney
Alpaca Int. PR Alpaca Int. PR Alpaca Int. PR
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Alpaca Int. Showmanship 1
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Taylor Samuel Emma Kenzie Kenzie Alexander J. Samuel Emma Taylor Taylor Christopher Kenzie Samuel
McAtee Schendt Koenig McAtee
Alpaca Jr. Obstacle Alpaca Jr. Obstacle Alpaca Jr. Obstacle Alpaca Jr. Obstacle
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Alpaca Jr. PR Alpaca Jr. PR Alpaca Jr. PR Alpaca Jr. PR
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Jens J. Virginia Anna T. Stephanie Tonye Virginia Stephanie Tonye Jens J. Virginia Anna T. Stephanie Tonye Anna T. Jens J. Colleen Connor Chris Alexander J. Emma Samantha Cody Connor Colleen Cody Samantha Alexander J. Chris Emma Colleen Connor Cody Alexander J. Samantha Emma Chris
Rudibaugh Dreitz Reese Steele Fisher
Alpaca Senior Obstacle Alpaca Senior Obstacle Alpaca Senior Obstacle Alpaca Senior Obstacle Alpaca Senior Obstacle
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Alpaca Senior Pack Alpaca Senior Pack Alpaca Senior Pack
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Alpaca Senior PR Alpaca Senior PR Alpaca Senior PR Alpaca Senior PR Alpaca Senior PR
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Alpaca Sr. Showmanship 1 Alpaca Sr. Showmanship 0
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Alpaca Youth Obstacle Alpaca Youth Obstacle Alpaca Youth Obstacle Alpaca Youth Obstacle Alpaca Youth Obstacle Alpaca Youth Obstacle Alpaca Youth Obstacle
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Alpaca Youth PR Alpaca Youth PR Alpaca Youth PR Alpaca Youth PR Alpaca Youth PR Alpaca Youth PR Alpaca Youth PR
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Cody Trinity Dakota Janessa Erica Chris Lily Caitlyn Marisabella Abigail Colleen CeAnna Katie McKinley Alexander J. Taylor Kaylee Jordan Carley Darby Shae Kelsee Elia Elise Elana Kara Cody Isabella Laura Elizabeth Trinity Mary Kate Jessica Janessa Kaitlyn Bob McCoy Alexis Sophie Rebekah Shelby Kelsey Wyatt Colleen Katie Kayla Janessa Abigail Marisabella Cody McKinley Nathan Jordan Jimmy Lily Laura Emily Kaitlyn Brittany Kaylee Martin Leslie Kevin John-Gabriel Melanie Carol Michaela
Foerder Benninger Briggs McFadden Gohr Ruemenapp Goodwin
Senior Obstacle Senior Obstacle Senior Obstacle Senior Obstacle Senior Obstacle Senior Obstacle Senior Obstacle
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Youth Combined Sms. Youth Combined Sms. Youth Combined Sms.
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Product Review:
Natural Plan Stomach Soother
By Cynthia A. Rossi, Tara Hill Farm, Washington, PA
Reprinted from the Lama Letter, Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Llama & Alpaca Assoc. vol. 17, #3, August 2012
Years ago a family friend spent the better part of a visit extolling the digestive aid virtues of pure papaya juice. That was about as exotic as a conversation could go in our home! Exotic and memorable. Two years ago, Judy Pulliam, the Alpaca/ Llama Specialist at PBS Animal Health in Massillon, Ohio, (1-800-321-0235, ext. 1132) mentioned a pure papaya product: Natural Plan Stomach Soother. She said many camelid owners were reporting great results using it to combat digestive upsets in their animals. When told, my vet was intrigued and suggested ordering some - "just in case". Made from Hawaiian papaya fruit, with no added sugar, salt or artificial color, Stomach Soother is a thick, ochre-colored juice pulp. It is not a prebiotic or probiotic. It has met with success in the equine community with a good track record for helping horses and other equines experiencing digestive upsets due to stress, lack of appetite, diarrhea, gas or when taking medicines. Camelid owners are using it as a tool to minimize diarrhea, lack of appetite, and deworming effects. It is a great camouflage to hide the “off” taste of many oral meds, making them more palatable. Simply stated, I wear less of whatever is drenched when it is "hidden" in Stomach Soother. The manufacturer claims that stress causes the digestive system to secrete acid which can damage the stomach lining. Stomach Soother “triggers increased production of mucus which protect the lining from the acid”. Papain enzyme, the papaya extract, is rich in Vitamin A and offers beneficial levels of Vitamin C and other nutrients. The Natural Plan Stomach Soother website (http://www.stomachsoother.com) offers information about the products use for dogs, cats, rabbits and parrots, too. Stomach Soother is available in 2 ounce packets (average $1.79 each) and 32 ounce bottles (average $12.00 each). Both can be stored at room temperature until opened. Contents of both the opened packets and bottles require refrigeration. I have used both sizes and prefer the packets be-cause one packet is perfect for giving a llama or alpaca a once ounce drench twice daily. Horses require the entire two ounce packet twice daily. Now, about that "just in case". .. several of my llamas have received meds hidden in Stomach Soother. Several have received it as a component of treatment for gastric ulceration and digestive upsets. I believe it was a helpful tool in their recovery combined with appropriate veterinary and supportive care. It also worked well when given for digestive upset to Mommy Cat, who at age 12 greets anything new with a large dose of disdain. It is an inexpensive, convenient tool, and one that your vet may suggest having on hand "just in case". 26 Showring Magazine Fall/Winter
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Lougene Baird is a level III ALSA performance and youth judge from Waikoloa, HI. She also serves as President of the RMLA and is chair of the election committee for ALSA.
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Double, Single or Suri - That is the question
Have you been confused when you look at the entry form to enter a fleece class, or questioned why your entry is moved to
a different fleece division by the judge? One question I am asked over and over is what type of fleece does my llama have? One judge will put them in a double coat class and the next show they will be moved to a single coat class. Here is some helpful information to assist you in determining what type of fleece your llama has and help you gain a better understanding of fleece types and fleece characteristics. I will share several experiences from my own herd in hopes you will look at your llamas in a different way as there are no absolutes. As you exhibit or use your fleece let it be a learning experience as there is always something new and exciting to discover.
Judges will sometimes combine classes if entries are low or move a fleece to another division. A shorn fleece can present differently than a fleece still on the animal shown in the fleece-on class. Grooming and products can affect the look and feel of a fleece as well as the weather on that day. Is it raining and damp or dry with static? At one show Blackie is in double coat and then next week Blackie is in single coat - WHY? • The Tweener as we sometimes refer to a fleece that does not quite meet a specific criteria. • A silky will have many characteristics of a suri but will lack the weight and cool feel. • Where would the fleece do best in this particular show looking at the majority of characteristics? • When I pull guard hair, are they thicker and more course, can I really see the difference, how many do I see? Does the fleece have a scratchy feel and would I want it next to my skin? • Does the fleece have loft (fluffy) or does it lay flat against the skin with straight fibers? • This fleece feels warm but has all the characteristic of a suri. Is the llama hot or stressed? Today lane is showing Brownie in the suri halter class and the fleece judge has put him in the single coat class, CONFUSION, Yes! Fleece judges will examine your llamas fleece and decide which division most fits the characteristics that are exhibited that day. A very specific judging criteria has been developed to evaluate each part of the llamas fleece that have a direct impact on the finished products that will be produced. For example double coat fleeces might be more appropriate for rugs, outer garments, purses. Single coat and silky fleeces are better choices for sweaters, garments due to softness and suri has very high luster and a natural drape for fabrics that have been woven. So which is best, double, single or suri? The answer is only with the holder of the fleece and the intended use. Each type will have a specific use from finely spun yarn or felt for fiber arts projects. You may not have a show fleece that you want to
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Any bird with a call like “Buckwheat!” and a head like a helmet need some redeeming qualities. In the case of the guinea fowl, which have both the call (in this case, the hens say “Buckwheat!”) and the oddly shaped, nearly bald noggin, their appetite for ticks and insects may be their meal ticket in more than one way. First introduced to the United States from their native Africa during pre-Civil War days, guineas have been kept on small farms and homesteads, usually mixed in with chickens and assorted other fowl, and admired mostly for their delicately speckled eggs and their “watch dog” instincts. They reliably sound their alarm call whenever hawks circle the chickens or rats infiltrate the poultry house to filch eggs, or when strangers drive up the lane. Guineas are rough, vigorous, hardy, basically disease-free birds. Continuously on the move, they pick up bugs and weed seeds with nearly every peck they take—and they do it without destroying plants because they do not scratch like chickens.” 90 percent of adult guineas’ diets consist of free-range foods (tick, ticks, ticks!) Common helmeted guineas, Numida meleagris, are recognized widely in folk history for their effectiveness in reducing populations of ticks and other insects. In 1992, a scientific study headed by researcher David Cameron Duffy confirmed the anecdotal evidence by finding a “highly significant difference in tick presence in response to guinea fowl activity.” Guineas would perform tick patrol at the perimeter of a field or lawn despite their instinct to avoid brushy borders and the predators that lurk there. Ticks will venture about a yard out from the brush, but beyond that point, lawns generally are much too hot and dry. Guineas can be most effective against ticks as part of an integrated pest management program that includes regular removal of leaf litter, which is a tick’s favorite home. Before Lyme Disease was discovered, people bought guineas to eliminate dog ticks on their pets, grasshoppers from their gardens, fire ants from their lawns or flies from their stables.
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Do not purchase adult birds and just let them loose. You will not see them again. It is best to buy very young ones and keep them confined for a few weeks before allowing them to roam.
Once the birds are a year old they will nest on the ground, laying their eggs communally, and the adults will share the responsibility of raising the young. I can’t imagine life without guinea fowl. They are an invaluable source of chemical-free pest control and a ......
“source of endless entertainment.”
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ORVLA Visits osu vet open house OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Open House ORVLA was represented at this year’s open house on May 21st. The open house is an opportunity for students who may be interested in a career in veterinary medicine to tour the school, hear short lectures and visit with OSU students and Doctors. Our lovely, under the shade tree, display area was perfect for showcasing the llamas and alpacas as well as fiber and spinning techniques. Thanks go out to Joy Bishop Forshey for bringing a few of her animals and fiber items for display. Gail Targett and her granddaughter, Taylor, were on hand to demonstrate spinning and carding fiber. Taylor was a big hit walking the llamas around in the crowd. (I think she’s done this before!) Kris Miller had all the brochures, magazines and other handouts available and was great answering all the questions we had about llamas and alpacas. Thank you Bill Amidon for donating the printing of the ORVLA brochures for our day out! In between attending classes and tours with my nephew, Clay, I demonstrated Kumihimo braiding. This is a Japanese form of braiding. Kids could take a sample of the braid with them to use as a bracelet or bookmark. Joy was asked to be a quest speaker so she put her other hat on, Dr. Forshey, and presented a great lecture about Why Lamas? It was a nice presentation, complete with Power Point, explaining the joys and benefits of owning camelids. This was a fun day and the ORVLA display had a lot of visitors and interest. Over 2500 people attended and enjoyed learning about OSU. I want to thank the OSU coordinators of the open house for inviting ORVLA to be a part of this educational day! Submitted by Lee Ann King
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“Mud Day� Mud. Its dirty, wet, gritty and often smelly, but it is so much fun! You can find mud after a rain storm, under swings in playgrounds, in garden trenches after watering or even under the truck used to tie up a llama for washing. The very patch of mud, glistening under the oversized grill of a that dodge,
that started some of the best minutes of my life.
That mud was skirted around and tip-toed through by me, Paula, and Sean. It was ordinary for puddles of mud to be seen on wash day. We probably used enough water to fill a swimming pool. The funny thing about mud is, you see it, you hear it and smell it, but you don't give it a second thought. Especially when you're in your work clothes. This puddle lays there, innocently reflecting the sky. Patches of short green grass poke through the mud as if trying to escape the grime. small ripples flow though the puddle as drops of water from the hose fall into it, making it wider. Imprints left from our shoes quickly fill, disappearing from view. The mud makes a we squelching sound as we dance around Chili (the llama) trying to lather soap into his fiber. The soap bubbles run down, balancing on top of the water. They pop adding a colorful shine to the puddle. That puddle, so innocent and untroubled has always been there, just not visible. It started as a patch of land, probably wooded. Then the land was bought the trees removed and grass planted. Over time the land passed through the hands of different owners. It was fenced and re-fenced until it became the front yard of Figment Ranch. More specifically the patch of close mowed yard right in front of the wash rack. This slick patch of mud was not made on purpose. It was not part of a grand masterful evil plan. It really served no purpose except to get in the way and seep into the holes in my Chuck Taylors. It couldn't tell jokes or make funny faces. The art of sarcasm was completely lost on it. It was a mud puddle, an indentation in the ground that soaked up water and made a viscous concoction. And yet it was the start of side splitting laughter. After a swift kick to a precariously balanced Sean, and Splat! That mud was better than any comedian. It coated the back of his pants and shirt in sticky, shampoo smelling muck. Paula and I shook with uncontrollable laughter, which redoubled as Sean splashed us too. Mud dripping from our faces the battle began. The mud lies in wait as Paula pulls me. I hang on to the truck like a life line, almost letting go as Sean comes to kick Paula's feet out from under her, as she goes down, I do to, right into the open arms of that mud puddle. 38 Showring Magazine Fall/Winter
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The battle continued, and the mud followed, stuck to our clothes, faces and shoes, and caked in our hair. It followed us straight into the large water tank that Sean tossed us into. Finally it ran off of our clothes and skin as we stood sopping wet from the tank. Settling to the bottom to become a part of a tank, forgotten again.
That day ended in more laughter and a huge, wet, sloppy hug, retribution for Sean throwing us into the tank. He was now as wet as we were. And that wonderful mud puddle again laid peacefully in the sun, waiting to be dried up and become a seamless part of the yard again.
“This is how Paula, Sean and Rachel get ready for a llama show.�
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Llama Show
Texas C lassic Sit In
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Kid & Ewe and Llamas too Fiber On Saturday, Nov. 12th , 2011, 29 participants from Wilson County participated in the first Youth Llama Show to be held at the Kid and Ewe and Llamas too Fiber Event held in Boerne Texas. The youth participated in showmanship and 1 performance class. Visitors to the Kid and ewe were very interested in "what you can do" with these fiber producing animals once they have been shorn...The youth enjoyed an afternoon of showing, judged by Mr. Bill Feick. This was a great 1st show for all the youth that are new to the llamas...Bill Feick took lots of time speaking with the youth after their respective classes making them feel at ease. Susan Leslie was presented a hand spun, hand knitted scarf from Sharon Bramblett and Karen Cunningham for all her work with the youth..and brought her to tears. Placings at the show were:
Sub Jr. showmanship Junior showmanship Intermediate showmanship Senior Showmanship Special needs showmanship -
Zoe Rutledge- 1st Bridget Decker -1st Cheyenne Kent -1st Eamon Decker-1st Dylan Jones -1st
Kailey McCloskey- 2nd Jacob Keith - 3rd Job Keith -2nd Logan West -3rd Isabel Smith- 2nd Sofia Maldonado- 3rd Tiffany Anderson -2nd Jessica Kiolbassa-3rd Justin Gabrysch -2nd
Sub junior performance Junior performance Intermediate performance Senior performance Special Needs Performance -
Zoe Rutledge 1st Bridget Decker 1st Sofia Maldonado 1st Jessica Kiolbassa 1st Justin Gabrysch 1st
Jacob Keith 2nd Natalie Marek 2nd Britney Herrera 2nd Darby Jones 2nd Dylan Jones 2nd
Kailey McCloskey 3rd Milena Maldonado 3rd Cheyenne Kent 3rd Madison Posey 3rd
This show has given several of the youth the "Show Bug" as they are now starting to enter ALSA shows and compete at San Angelo, Houston and The Texas Classic. Wilson County 4H will hold their Championship show on Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at the Lavernia Chamber of Commerce.
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2012 Because of the Economy Pasture Show We were asked, Why a pasture show?
Larry Lewellyn Foothills Llamas
We wanted to pass on cost savings to our exhibitors in the Rocky Mt. Area due to our current economy in America. We had exhibitors from Texas, Wyoming, Kansas and Utah. The support by individuals made this show and by ones that did not participate. I want to recognize Ranch Way Feeds and Patti Morgan for their sponsorships. Thank you Iron Horse Ranch for your support on the Portapot! Yes, it was a halter show only. I am sure next year may be different.
Well, Marcie talked Bob into being the Super and we became his workers. We made it as cheap as we could so exhibitors could get
more Bangs for their buck. Exhibitors were able to come in early and camp. It was a one day show with Cheryl Juntilla-Blue Judge and Bill Feick as the Black Judge. When it was all over we all settled down to a potluck with great friends and great food for all. Additionally, we were able to donate monies to the ALSA Youth Scholarship Fund. Don’t miss it next year! Support your local shows or they will disappear......... 51
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NC MOUNTAIN STATE FAIR PHOTOS September 8-9, 2012 WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC Photos taken by: Dorthe Peloquin PELOQUIN’S PERCH Evans, GA. www.peloquinsperch.com
Youth with their llamas in Youth Classes and the Costume Class. A fun time was had by all!
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Adventures from the 2012 Alabama Heart of Dixie Llama Show:
A personal perspective
dysfunction of the air conditioning, electrical outlets, microwave, etc. in the RV! Now, nothing operated correctly and he wanted me to load llamas IMMEDIATELY so that we could head somewhere for further repairs. I loaded llamas in a rush by myself. It was already 90 degrees F. outside and inside the RV and I was “sweating bullets”!
Written by: Dorthe Peloquin, PELOQUIN’S PERCH, Evans, Georgia, www.peloquinsperch.com Photographers: Wayne Peloquin and Vicky Southwick Agribition Center in Huntsville, Alabama Date: September 2, 2012 Our adventure begins as I washed 6 llamas for the show on the Thursday afternoon before the show with plans to travel Friday and Saturday from our Evans, Georgia home to the Huntsville, AL show. My husband, Wayne, just got home from a childhood friend’s funeral, having traveled to Alabama and back in the past 2 days! In the process, Wayne left me a couple of “Honey, Do!” items in his absence. It was now my job to oversee an electrician replacing one RV light before our trip. The electrician got that done on Thursday and showed me that the light works in the RV. The second “Honey, Do!” item was to supervise the electrician’s installation of a ground fault plug for our electronic entry gate. The electrician informed me that he could not finish changes to our electronic entry gate until sometime Friday…in our absence, of course. Wayne told me that I would have plenty of time on Thursday morning to load llamas, to groom llamas, to do my farm chores and to finish RV and horse trailer loading for our trip. We had plans to leave by 11am – 1pm for 2 days of travel to Alabama with an overnight stay in the RV. The llamas would be staying in the horse trailer, towed behind our 40 foot RV. At 9 am on Thursday, Wayne announced to me that the electrician’s “fixing the lights” resulted in sudden
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Wayne loaded our German Shepherd, Rascal, as the electrician arrived to tell us that we had a broken Air Conditioning thermostat! Funny…it worked fine until he replaced that light fixture! We headed straight to the local RV supply facility where we were informed that the closest thermostat available was located in Woodstock, GA. It was apparently an older device, but it was supposed to work with our RV AC unit. At 1:00 pm on Thursday, I programmed the Woodstock address into the RV GPS. We were finally headed out! In Woodstock, we picked up the older thermostat, Wayne installed it. We were soon on the road again….with air conditioning. My 6 llamas looked OK in the trailer. Our GPS did not recognize a highway somewhere around Woodstock, so we ran circles around it 5 times or so before finding the proper freeway entrance. Hey! A 40 foot RV with a 20 foot horse trailer behind it cannot simply make a U-Turn to get back on track if the driver or navigator misses a freeway entrance! We arrived at a Rome, GA. Wal-Mart for our overnight stay. It was 7:30 pm “Georgia time” and 6:30 pm “Alabama” (CST) time on our arrival there. When I checked on the llamas, I noticed that our 8 year old multiple Grand Champion, HF TERRY, was laying with his head down looking like a “down llama” in the front of the horse trailer. Oh, No!!! I offered grain and his head came up immediately so I thought he was OK. Terry suddenly started a SEVERE 3 hour choking episode. Worse “Oh, No”!!! I ran into the Wal-Mart store yelling
and screaming a bit to find a plumbing hose, promptly
THE “5K RUN” BEGINS!
cut the ends of the tubing off, used non-allergenic makeup remover as a lubricant of necessity and in-
As I groomed llamas, I heard a cry for help from Vicki Sun-
serted a tube into Terry’s throat 6 times over a 3 hour
dberg. I soon came to realize that she was chasing
period to try to stop his foaming mouth and vomiting.
her “loose llamas” behind the Agribition Center. There
He still had esophageal spasm going on until 9:30 pm
was an open gate to a large pasture nearby. Noelle
that night!.
and Mooch Cook, Vicki’s llamas, headed that way. They went through the gate with Vicki and me chasing
Although I thought I had felt the blockage break up the
them. They then headed to still another pasture, past
first time that I inserted the tube down Terry’s throat, I
the Railroad tracks and into a residential area. It soon
was not completely certain that I was in the right place
became crystal clear to me that we could not run as
every time I had inserted that tube. I am a family phy-
fast as these llamas could run.
sician in my “Day Job”, but maneuvering a nasogastric tube in a human is a little different from pushing an
I called my husband, Wayne, asking for help. He told ev-
oral tube into the stomach of a llama! One, llamas
eryone he could find that I requested that he take the
can’t speak English. Two, I have much less experi-
RV to go roundup the llamas! The real story is that I
ence with llamas! At that juncture, I was thinking
left Vicki chasing the llamas. I then ran back to “fetch”
“Am I going to have to head back home to bury my
Nancy Miller-Borg, the show superintendent, who had
Master’s Performance llama?” “Am I going to need
access to a golf cart! After jumping into a truck with
antibiotics for this llama?”
a fellow in town who had seen the llamas, we finally found Vicki and the llamas again. While I retrieved
I got up to check on Terry at midnight. He had finally
the golf cart and Nancy, Vicki was able to catch one
stopped the esophageal spasm. I got up again at 7
llama, Mooch. Once Mooch was tied to the golf cart,
am Friday after a restless night. Terry was still alive!
Noelle followed her “herd” back. Noelle eventually
He drank a bucket of water without further problems.
got caught and tied to the cart for the trip back. Well!
Thank you, Lord!
That was a memorable start to the show!
We made the decision to travel on to the show in Alabama and to allow Terry to rest there. On our way, we were notified that the electrician finally worked on our farm entry gate. Now, it does not work either! Oh, well! I guess we would have to postpone our concerns about getting an RV and a horse trailer full of llamas through our farm entry gate until we get back home! On arrival in Huntsville, I found friends Lillian and Dave Beck as well as Vicky Southwick. They all looked fresh and ready to help me unload llamas. What a treat that was! I usually unload and set up our tables, etc. alone while Wayne gets the RV hooked up and functional for our stay.
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TORNADO SIRENS BEGIN!
THE SHOW BEGINS! The show began at 8 am Sunday September 2, 2012 until approximately 8:30 pm with Halter Classes in the
TERRY ended up winning ALSA Grand Champion in his
Halter Division, walking out well DESPITE his life
morning and Performance Classes in the afternoon.
threatening choke episode. What a boy! Our re-
It was a very busy day for me. Lillian Beck (pictured
verse appaloosa and appaloosa juveniles were well
above) showed my Juvenile Suri Female, PELO-
received by the Halter and Performance Judge, Beth
QUIN’S CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES, wonderfully to win
Myers. Best of Show in Halter was awarded to Over-
ALSA & ILR Reserve Grand Championships. Howev-
man Black Sapphire, shown by Debbie Andrews from
er, I brought 6 llamas with me. I showed them ALL in
Log Cabin Llamas. Performance began in the afternoon, but classes were interrupted by no less than 2 TORNADO SIRENS and WARNINGS. A huge black cloud threw dust all around the open barns and participants were asked to head for cover in the arena bathrooms. Some of us took the opportunity to speak to Judge Beth Myers about Pack Class while in the bathrooms (since Pack classes were finished already). The show ran straight through lunch time…..and supper time…. as it turned out.
Halter and Performance Classes. That was one heck
The SSLA Performance Trophy and the ILR Novice Perfor-
of a busy day with 5 llamas in Novice Pack, Obstacle
mance Grand Championship were awarded to Moose
and PR. Fortunately, Vicky Southwick was there to
Hill’s Thunder Spirit, a juvenile male shown in Novice
help me change packs in Novice Pack Class!
Performance by Cathie Kindler (pictured with Bailey Jones).
Due to Terry’s choking episode, I substituted a nervous
“juvie” in HF TERRY’s place for Adult Showmanship Class. I ended up placing last in that class because
HF TERRY (pictured going through tires and hoops in
FLASH would not stand still! In retrospect, I should
above photos with Dorthe Peloquin, handler) brought
have used TERRY anyway! My competitors were
home the ALSA & ILR Advanced Performance Grand
happy that I left TERRY in his stall.
Championships along with the Heart of Dixie VERSATILITY Grand Championship! To think that he
could do so well after all of our troubles on the road!
show…..because of flood warnings all around us. I
TERRY was quite a TROOPER!
give thanks for that. We all had a great day, but I was more than ready for bed….as were a few other participants! Fox News Alabama made a short news clip of the show. You can copy and paste this link into your browser to view the clip:
PELOQUIN’S STUNNING SURI AP!, a suri appaloosa
juvenile handled by Dorthe Peloquin, was awarded the ALSA Grand Championship in Novice Performance. All in all, it was a LATE SHOW, but a GREAT SHOW!
Performance classes were finishing late so PELOQUIN’S STUNNING SURI AP! made an independent decision
http://www.fox54.com/video?clipId=7682779&autostart=tr ue
to take the Show Entry Book OFF of my display table. He suddenly began chewing it to pieces and Vicki Southwick took photos. He left everything else on
Once again, a LATE SHOW, but a GREAT SHOW!
the table intact! STUNNING proceeded to give us his statement of what he thought of the show delays into
Thanks go to the superintendent, workers, participants
the late evening….THOROUGHLY DESTROYING the
and all who contributed to make the show happen!
Show book (Stunning and the show book are pictured
Thanks also to Vicky Southwick for kindly taking
below)!
photos with my camera in preparation for this article.
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