Halter Show

All animals must be registered with CLAA entered in the name of the person/farm owning the animal.  A copy of the registration certificate and proof of BVD negative PI test must be available at registration time. All animals must be in good health, with inoculations up-to-date. 

All alpacas will be checked for a microchip matching registration. If no chip is found, a chip will be inserted at the show, and the required documentation will be sent to the CLRC by the show management, or the alpaca may be disqualified. Relevant fees to be paid by the alpaca owner.

No alpacas under six (6) months of age may compete in the show.

Judge’s decision shall be final.

No ranch, farm, person or alpaca logo or name shall be exhibited on the alpaca or handler during the class presentation. Black show halter and lead without adornment is recommended.

Dress code is black pants and white shirt.  No open-toed shoes are allowed in the ring.

No children under 12 may handle adult alpacas in the show ring.

Show Management reserves the right to determine any point not covered above, which may be deemed necessary for the best interest of the show.

Youth Showmanship: 6-12 years of age; judging based on ability of the young exhibitor to showcase his junior or yearling alpaca

Check-in for ALL alpacas will be Thursday between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm to allow for health, colour and microchip check.

Ribbons will be awarded to fourth place. 1st and 2nd place winners will compete for Colour Champions. Colour Champions will compete for
Best of Show depending on the level of show.

Prize Money for halter show is incumbent upon income received from sale of stud services and other sponsorships.

Entry Fees for Halter and Fleece Show:
Registration by July 1, 2011
$45 for the first animal or fleece
$35 for each other animal /or fleece per class (Halter/Fleece show)
$45 for pen

Registration between July 1-July 15, 2011
$70 for the first animal or fleece
$50 for each other animal or fleece )
$70 for pen


Marketing Opportunities
Farm Showcase – offers penning facility at ring side on the day of the halter show and includes a pen (10x5) and a table (3x6 for $125 ($175 for late entry), 
(Please note that the arena is multipurpose during the Navan Fair and no straw can be used in the arena.)

Herdsire Showcase - a  feature geared towards the live presentation of your prized herdsire(s) for promotion to fellow breeders and spectators for $125 ($175 for late entry). The herdsire showcases will be at ring side on August 12 and include the introduction of the studs by means of a parade during show time with an annoucement of pedigree/attributes provided by the owner. Let your macho strut his stuff!

The combination of Farm and Herdsire Showcases is available for $200 ($250 for late entry). The number is limited, so book early by contacting Jane Orrom by email info@laurentianalpacas.ca

Farm Showcase or Herdsire Showcase:
$125 for Registration by July 1, 2011
$175 for registration between July 1 -July 15, 2011

Farm and Herdsire Showcase:
$200 for registration by July 1, 2011
$250 for registration between July 1   - July 15, 2011

Remittances and all required documentation to be send to:
Jane Orrom
745, Chemin de Chertsey
Ste. Marguerite du Lac Masson, Québec, J0T 1L0.
Ph: 450 228 2643, info@laurentianalpacas.ca


 PLEASE NOTE : No entries and no changes to entries will be accepted after July 15, 2011 in order to ensure sufficient time for printing of show booklet 

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What is a Composite Show?
Composite shows allow shorn animals to compete in the show ring. The growth of fleece on these animals must not exceed 2".

Alpacas will be evaluated in a combined fleece and shorn conformation class.
Fleece will be submitted to fleece stewards prior to entry into the ring.
The fleeces will be presented as a skirted blanket fleece in the same way it would be presented at a fleece show.
The judge evaluates the fleece and the alpaca together in the ring, at the same time.
The fleeces are placed on tables in the ring with the exhibitor number and the number of months' growth visible to the judge and in the same order as the alpacas enter the ring.
The judge assesses the fleece using the same criteria as would be used in a full fleece halter class. The fleeces are judged on a comparative basis within the class.
The judge assesses the alpaca in the ring using the same criteria as for full fleece halter class (i.e. general conformation, soundness and balance). Conformation is judged on a comparative basis within the class.
The judge then places the alpacas using the comparative method of 40% conformation and 60% fleece.
Exhibitors shall pick up their alpaca's fleece upon exiting the ring. Exhibitors are responsible for returning the appropriate fleece for championship classes.
The fleece shown must be from the most recent shearing of the alpaca entered.

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Showing your alpacas
Participating in shows has many advantages: it is a rewarding social experience; it is an excellent marketing tool to promote both yourself as the breeder and the industry as a whole; and it is a learning tool to help understand the judging system.

Selecting animals:
Animals choosen represent your breeding program

Grooming and final touches:
Hand pick the larger pieces of vegetation out of fleece without disturbing the natural layer of fibre.
Don't over groom fleeces
Trim toes
Touch up top knots
Ensure proper fitting halter

At the show:
Familiarize your animals with the ring by walking them around it
Avoid too much stress
Keep pens clean

In the ring:
Animals have good and bad days
Show with pride
Avoid backing up, always square up with a forward movement in a circular fashion
Head should be high and alert
Hand should be close to halter
Don't drag the animal
Avoid interfering with other animals and avoid holding conversations with fellow breeders
If animal wants to relieve itself let it do so
If you are behind an animal that has stopped, walk past it on the inside
Stay calm and poised

Items to bring:
Have CLAA registration certificate ready for display
Tack box (show halter, extra halter and lead, safety pins, pens)
Water bucket and grain bin
Grain, hay, hay bin
Wire, twine, clip to tie water bucket
Shovel, rake, broom
Tool Box

Check Show Catalogue for:
Show schedule
Rules and regulations
Categories and age breaks
Make sure not to miss the championship rounds, should your animal place 1st or 2nd in individual classes.

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Show Results 2005: Judge Tim Lavan of USA

Prize money was given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each class, Best of Age and Championship classes for a total of $ 1,260.