Activities for the year 2005

Activities for 2006-7 Activities for the year 2005-6 Previous years 2004-5 & 2003-4
Lisa McRae holding AF Cadenza and AF Kira. Champion Llama & Foxdale Farm Trophy - N Woodham Clar Innes Chardonnay Reserve Champion - A Thompson Woody Champion Performance Llama & Tintero Memorial Trophy - J Buxton Alpha Fields Cadenza Reserve Performance Llama - J Buxton Alpha Fields Oriana	Sheffield Show Results for Conformation Classes Class 55 Junior Female Llama 6 - 24 months. 1st N Woodham Clar Innes Chardonnay 2nd R Robinson Llama Lookout Peaceflower 3rd R Robinson Llama Lookout Milky Way Class 56 Junior Male Llama 6 - 24 Months 1st A Thompson Clar Innes Woody 2nd A Thompson Clar Innes Flash Gorden 3rd J Buxton Alpha Fields Tarquin Class 57 Senior Female Llama >24 Months 1st J Buxton Alpha Fields Cadenza 2nd B & H Duxbury Langcliffe Petal 3rd R Robinson Llama Lookout Serendipity Class 59 Wether Llama 1st N Woodham Llama Lookout Solomon 2nd B & H Duxbury Langcliffe Rata Results for Performance Classes Class 60A Junior handler 5 - 10 yrs 1st Bethany Duxbury Langcliffe Petal Class 60B Junior handler 11 - 16 yrs 1st Elizabeth Duxbury Langcliffe Thunder 2nd Karla Allan Waratah Fudge 3rd Lisa McRae Alpha Fields Tarquin Class 61Obstacle Course Beginner 1st J Buxton Alpha Fields Oriana 2nd J Buxton Alpha Fields Tarquin 3rd J Buston Alpha Fields Kira Class 62 Obstacle Course Novice 1st J Buxton Alpha Fields Cadenza 2nd B & H Duxbury Langcliffe Thunder 3rd B & H Duxbury Langcliffe Petal
Robyn Robinson, Allyson Krieger (wwoofer from San Fransisco) and Ruth Hill (wwoofer from London) presenting their llamas for judging to Kathy Ross.
Showmanship Clinic A workshop on “Choosing, Presenting, and Showing Llamas” was offered at Jane Buxton’s Alpha Fields Llama Farm in Rangiora on October 21-22. The presenter was Kathy Ross of Black Tie Llamas. She has shown for 10 years in America both regionally and nationally. The purpose of the clinic was to familiarize participants with techniques that improve one’s chances of winning in the show ring. The viewpoint was from an exhibitor’s outlook rather than a judges. Kathy using Alpha Fields Cadenza to demonstrate how to stand a llama for the show ring.
The Second Annual Gathering & AGM was hosted by Fred & Emma at Palmdale Llamas in Christchurch
Sunday 1st May 2005 & we were off to Spencerville Beach. Another ideal day weather-wise & soon several pairs of toes were dipping into the light surf. It wasn't long before several beach visitors joined in, and once again the Palmdale llamas did their human family proud, meeting & greeting and of course sampling the odd leafy takeaways.
Spencerville Beach
VetCheck with Dave Martin. Saturday afternoon saw the arrival of local vet Dave Martin from the Rangiora Veterinary Centre who gave a relaxed & informative presentation. Dave is one of the more experienced camelid vets around and it was also a good opportunity to ask questions and tap into his experiences & thoughts on different health issues. I'm sure everyone learnt something, it was very worthwhile.
Saturday 30th April 2005 The final of 4 Llama Fun Days held at Palmdale, Christchurch. Fred brought in his special 4 month Silver Joey for a leading lesson, which was so successful that soon a confident young girl named Mackenzie was leading him through the course, the two of them looking like old hands. Well done, Fred & Emma and also to grand-daughters Kayla & Danielle, who helped all the kids & their llamas. The winners of the Fun days were drawn from a hat containing the names of all the entrants. 1st Mackenzie Bremmer 2nd Laura Maxwell 3rd Jake McCarthy	There was a two dollar entry fee collected over the four days and as a result of this $200 donation went to The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand from NZLA. Kayla Beamish & Palmdale Bango