11th Annual AOBA Certified
Fall Festival Alpaca Show
NOVEMBER 10-11, 2007
THE RANCH, LARIMER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & EVENTS COMPLEX, LOVELAND, CO
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REGISTRATION FORMSJump down to Health & Check-In Requirements
Halter & Performance Show
Photo by Tom CostnerPlease refer to HEALTH AND CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS at the end of the Registration Forms for critical information to gain entry to the show.
AOBA Rules & Guidelines will be followed for the entire show.
The show is open to all and includes Halter Show consisting of Shorn classes, Composite classes and Full Fleece classes.
The Performance Show has two parts: Showmanship which places emphasis on the handler's show abilities and Obstacle which demonstrates the alpaca's ability and willingness to accept training and to work with its handler through a variety of obstacles. This year we've changed the entry fee to one fee per exhibitor and that exhibitor can enter as many as classes as they want for that one fee.
1st to 6th place ribbons awarded for each show group - color championships in full fleece and composite classes with 10 or more entries in Huacaya classes and 8 or more entries in Suri classes. Classes will be determined by AOBA Show Rules which are dependent on the Level of the Show.
Read the HALTER SHOW RULES Read the COMPOSITE SHOW RULES View the HALTER CLASS LIST and
HALTER CLASS ORDER AND DESCRIPTIONFill out the HALTER & PERFORMANCE ENTRY FORM
[PDF] [Word]Pay with a credit card. Fill out and send in the CREDIT CARD FORM with your registration.
[PDF] [Word]View the PERFORMANCE CLASS LIST
Fleece Show
Photo by Tom Costner1st to 3rd place ribbons awarded for each show group. Color and reserve color champion will be awarded in Huacaya classes with 10 or more entries and in Suri classes with 8 or more entries.
Special Fleece Show awards include: Best Hand, Best Prepared Fleece and Judges Choice Fleece for both Huacaya and Suri. If the number of total entries meets requirements for a Level II show, there will also be awards for Best Crimp & Best Brightness - Huacaya and Best Lock & Best Luster - Suri.
Read the FLEECE SHOW RULES View the FLEECE SHOW CLASS LIST Fill out the FLEECE SHOW ENTRY FORM [PDF] [Word] Mailing your fleeces? Be sure to include the MAIL-IN FLEECE FORM [PDF] [Word] Pay with a credit card. Fill out and send in the CREDIT CARD FORM with your registration.
[PDF] [Word]FLEECE SHOW TAGS [PDF]
Fiber Arts Competition
Read the FIBER ARTS & SKEIN COMPETITION RULES [PDF] [Word] CALL FOR ENTRIES [PDF] [Word] ENTRY FORM [PDF] [Word] FIBER ARTS EVALUATION [PDF] [Word] HAND SPUN EVALUATION [PDF] [Word] MILL SPUN EVALUATION [PDF] [Word]
Handcrafter's Spin-OffDeadline: July 16, 2007
Read the SPIN-OFF GUIDELINES [PDF] [Word] Fill out the SPIN-OFF ENTRY FORM [PDF] [Word] SPIN-OFF TAGS [PDF] [Word]
Health & Check-In RequirementsIn an effort to insure the health and safety of your alpacas that will be attending the ABR Fall Festival, we have revised our requirements to meet current needs. It is the belief of the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies and the Show Veterinarian that a proactive approach to the health of your animals is paramount and we encourage you to read the following requirements carefully. Please note that these precautions can NOT guarantee a completely disease free environment.
You must present the following documents at Vet Check ~ bring a copy that Show Management can retain for show records:
1. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health papers) that includes the ARI number, alpaca name as on ARI certificate, microchip #, and negative BVDV results with testing method for each alpaca. This certificate must be presented at vet check for the alpaca to be eligible to enter the show barn. Bring a photocopy with you that will be retained by the show management in accordance with the new AOBA rule.
2. A copy of the ARI Registration indicating the microchip number for all alpacas entering the show barn. All alpacas entering the barn, both those that will show and those that will not show, must be registered by the Alpaca Registry, Inc. (ARI) and the registration certificate must list the named alpaca's microchip number. This copy will also be retained as part of the permanent show records.
3. We are requiring documented evidence of a negative PCR or VI test for BVD for all alpacas entering the show grounds due to the recent identification of new cases of Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) in alpacas across the country. This test will identify any Persistently Infectious (PI) alpacas and eliminate them from participation in the show and the possibility of them spreading BVD. A negative PCR or Virus Isolation (VI) test is good for the life of the alpaca insuring that it is not a PI animal. The negative PCR or VI BVDV test results must be stated on the health certificate, listing the alpaca's complete name and ARI number, will be required at vet check in order for these alpacas to enter the show barn. A copy of the BVDV test results are no longer required. By requiring strict testing procedures whenever a diverse group of alpacas is brought together we move closer to eradicating BVD from the alpaca population. If you would like further information about BVD and available testing please go to the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies web site and refer to the articles discussing BVD written by Dr.Callan at CSU and Dr. Kim Gardner-Graff. Leave yourself enough time to retest if required by Show Veterinarian.
PLEASE NOTE that requiring the negative PCR or VI BVD test for the show does NOT guarantee a BVD-free or disease-free environment at this or any show. Alpacas testing negative are still vulnerable to future exposure, but any potential future exposure will not result in that animal becoming persistently infected. Researchers and Veterinarians are advocating the prohibition of pregnant females and nursing crias at shows for the safety of all concerned, since exposure of pregnant females can possibly produce a PI cria the next year. Owners are also strongly urged to observe known bio-security measures at their farms, including isolation of all returning and incoming alpacas for 2-3 weeks before co-mingling with the home herd.
- To further insure the health and safety of all alpacas coming to the show, the Vet Check procedure will take place by a member of the veterinary staff on the transport. Alpacas will not move through a common area for Vet Check and those animals presenting any conditions deemed by the licensed veterinarian to put them or other alpacas at health risk will remain on the transport and will not be allowed to move into the barn area. Following the satisfactory examination of each alpaca on the transport, you will be allowed to unload your animals.
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