Fall Shows Complete
Now with all the shows done for this season, we have a chance to relax and enjoy the animals. We can look forward to training this years crias for next years shows and evaluate where we need to go with our breeding program based on this years show results. Now is also a time to visit other farms that we have met during the show season to get ideas for the future. Whether it be for breeding decisions or barn ideas etc.
After talking with other breeders at the shows and during farm visits we have agreed that the competition at the shows is getting tougher. Which for the alpaca industry as a whole is great as we are improving the quality of the breed. I just want new and seasoned alpaca owners to remember not to get discouraged if you don't get ribbons. There are alot of beautiful quality animals at the shows and only a few can come home with ribbons. It is the desicion of one person at the show based on the animals in front of them at that time. Another show another judge different results! Please keep bringing those animals out it is great to see them all at the different shows.
Lennie & Sue
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Hi Lennie and Sue,
I agree, the still rapidly improving standard of alpacas (conformation and fleece) being bred today means that the shows can be a very humbling experience – but this also a big part of what makes the alpaca industry so exciting! And if you DO get a ribbon – ANY RIBBON – I know it’s a wonderful feeling! 
For such a small farm you guys have done EXTREMELY well in the show ring – congratulations!!!
Nicola
Nicola () - 18 11 08 - 08:39
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