11th Annual AOBA Certified
Fall Festival Alpaca Show

NOVEMBER 10-11, 2007
THE RANCH, LARIMER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & EVENTS COMPLEX, LOVELAND, CO



Composite Show Rules 2007

The Alpaca Composite Class is a combination of fleece and shorn halter classes. Show rules have changed for 2007, please refer to the AOBA Show Division Handbook for complete rules. Alpacas in composite class will be evaluated in a combined fleece and shorn conformation class. Fleece needs to be brought to color check with your alpaca.

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st - 6th place finishers. Color Championships will be awarded when minimum requirements are met.

Show Rule Summary

  • All applicable show rules as stated within the current AOBA Show Division Handbook will be strictly adhered to.
  • The Exhibitor Rule applies and entries are limited to three per breed type, per gender, per age division, per color designation.
  • Each entry MUST have a copy of the ARI Certificate and Buyers Permission to Form, if applicable, mailed WITH registration form.
  • Each entry MUST be microchipped.
  • Health certificates DATED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE LAST DAY OF THE SHOW and copies of ARI registration required at check-in for all animals. Health Certificate must display alpaca ARI number, alpaca name as on ARI certificate, microchip number, negative BVDV results with testing method. A copy of the Health Certificate and the ARI registrations must be given to the ABR show staff. All animals will be checked by a veterinarian.
  • At check-in each alpaca and associated fleece entry will be checked by Show Management for 1) correct color class placement with the current ARI color chart, 2) multicolor and spot rule requirements, 3) correct halter class placement by breed type, age, gender, and color, and 4) fleece must be brought with the alpaca to color check-in. Fleeces will be taken to the Fleece show room for judging.
  • Composite class judging is evaluated on a combined fleece and shorn conformation class. The Judge will assess the alpaca based on 100% conformation. The fleece is judged using an absolute fleece scoring system.
  • The fleece age for the composite will be considered as the same age as the alpaca in its halter class.
  • Staple length of shorn alpacas on neck, blanket, and legs to the knee/hock is not to exceed 2" on Huacayas or 3" on Suris.
  • All alpacas shall be presented for judging with a plain halter and lead line.
  • Shorn fleeces shall be presented in clear plastic bags with completed fleece entry tags enclosed and visible.
  • The fleece shown must be from the most recent shearing of the alpaca entered and shall consist of prime fleece only (blanket).
  • Fleeces containing breaks, mats, excessive debris may be discounted accordingly.
  • Shorn fleeces not meeting minimum or exceeding maximum lengths per the appropriate requirements for breed and age per show division handbook and fleeces showing signs of parasitic infestation will be disqualified.

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