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ALPACA HALTER & PERFORMANCE SHOWSHOW LEVEL:
Level V ( 800+ alpacas shown)JUDGES & RINGS:
3 rings operating simultaneously:Ring 1: Amanda VandenBosch, AOBA Senior Judge/Trainer [Huacaya Males black through white + huacaya group classes]
Ring 2: Charlene Friedman, AOBA Judge/Trainer [Huacaya Females, Huacaya Males Grey & Multi+ co-judging huacaya group classes ]
Ring 3: Jude Anderson, AOBA Senior Judge/Trainer [all suri classes including group
Harold Herbold, AOBA Performance JudgeHalter Entry Fee:
$34.00 per class, plus AOBA fee of $6 per alpaca
Performance Entry Fee:
$15.00 per class, plus AOBA fee of $6 per alpaca unless paid in halter classes*
Special Deal: Pay for 2 entry fees and get the 3rd one free (must be the same person in all 3 classes)*If an alpaca is entered in a regular halter yearling class, the AOBA $6 fee is not paid to enter in the Bred & Owned Yearling. If an alpaca is entered in regular halter class and is also in performance, do not pay the $6 fee again for the performance entries. In other words, an alpaca only pays the $6 fee once, no matter how many entries.
STALL FEES:
ABR Farm Members: $140.00 per stall
Non ABR Farm Members: $165.00 per stall
Stall fees are all-inclusive for panels, bedding, courtesy carts for loading/unloading & removal of stall bedding after show. Stall assignments will be based on receipt of stall payments, not entries.AOBA Non-Member Fee:
Exhibitors not members of AOBA or AOBA members not registered with the
AOBA Show Division for 2008 must pay a $60.00 fee for the entire event or contact the AOBA office to register with the Show Division for the entire 2008 season and obtain the rule book [best deal!] NO SHOW DIVISION MEMBERSHIPS TAKEN BY THE SHOW.
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Halter & Performance Schedule Show Rules & Requirements Halter & Performance Categories and Classes
Alpaca Halter and Performance Schedule:
Thursday, May 1, 2008
- Alpacas Check-in 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Vet Check will be in your trailer, with three vets available to speed check-in. Please have copies of ARI certificates attached to a copy of the Veterinary Certificate of Inspection for all alpacas entering the National Western grounds. Each animal's ARI name and microchip number must be indicated on the Veterinary Inspection form and the BVD/PCR or VI negative status must be written on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and signed by the vet. This copy of the Health Papers and ARI certificates will be retained by the show as a part of the permanent show records. See information under “Health & Barn Requirements” button for complete information on tests required. Do not mark on or otherwise alter the original CVI. This voids the CVI in most states and you need the original to travel home.
- Color check in arena after taking animals to the stalls & parking your trailer.
- Show Packets available with show numbers as entered/planned at Registration Desk at Color Check, subject to change after color check.
- All alpacas except those exclusively for Performance must be fully checked in by 5:30pm.
- Color Inspection completed in ring and Show numbers stamped by 5:30 p.m. No color changes after that time except by official appeals process.
- 6:30 pm: [a Valuable Seminar is being planned for this evening
Friday, May 2, 2008 7:30 am Revised Class Lists available at Show Central, including color check changes 8:00 am Opening Ceremony and Exhibitors Meeting 9:00 am Halter classes begin, continuing through Sunday Saturday, May 3, 2008 8:30 am Continuation of Halter classes 5:00 pm Approximate close of day’s judging Sunday, May 4, 2008 7:30-8:30 am Check in for Performance-only alpacas 8:30 am Continuation of Halter Classes in
2 Rings as needed9:00 am Exhibitors meeting for Performance 9:30 am Performance Show and Optional Fun Classes 3:00 pm Anticipated conclusion of show
Halter Show Rules & Requirements for Participation
JUDGES:
Ring 1: Amanda VandenBosch, AOBA Senior Judge/Trainer [Huacaya Males black through white + huacaya group classes]
Ring 2: Charlene Friedman, AOBA Judge/Trainer [Huacaya Females, Huacaya Males Grey & Multi+ co-judging huacaya group classes ]
Ring 3: Jude Anderson, AOBA Senior Judge/Trainer [all suri classes including group
Harold Herbold, AOBA Performance JudgeAWARDS: Ribbons 1st through 6th, including Get of Sire; Produce of Dam; Breeder’s Best Three; Bred and Owned Yearling Male; Bred and Owned Yearling Female. Color Championships in color groups where minimum approved numbers of alpacas are shown per gender. Participation ribbons for non-winners in Junior Youth classes and 8 & Under Exhibition classes.
- This show is certified by AOBA and all rules and guidelines comply with the 2008 AOBA Show Division Handbook.
- See information on Health & Barn Requirements page for BVD testing requirements for all alpacas.
- All alpacas entered in the Show or brought as companion animals must be registered by the Alpaca Registry, Inc. (ARI). Photocopies of ARI registration certificates that include the microchip numbers are required at check-in for all alpacas in the transport vehicle. These copies will be retained at check-in.
- Current Health Certificates for travel to Colorado will be required at check-in. Exhibitors shall have a Veterinary Certificate of Inspection (Health Papers ) completed not more than 30 days prior to the last date of the show for each alpaca transported to the show that clearly identifies each alpaca's ARI name and microchip number. All alpacas entering the show venue must have an active microchip, to be verified by a universal reader. This includes all companion animals or those in transit but not entered in the show. Bring a photocopy of your Health Papers that includes the alpaca's name, microchip numbers and the negative BVD status with either a PCR or VI test to leave at vet check. These will be retained by Show management. [AOBA rule]
- Copies of ARI registration certificates for all alpacas in the show must be submitted with entries. These go to the Halter Show Superintendent and are not available for use at Vet Check.
- Buyer’s Permission to Show Forms are accepted if properly executed by owner shown on ARI certificate. [This is not required if you are simply showing an alpaca for another farm.]
- Color Check is required as part of check-in. Alpacas may be moved to a more appropriate color class. Yearling suris will be verified for “Shorn within 12 months of 1st day of scheduled judging (3”-9” fleece length)” vs. “Not Previously Shorn (3”-No Maximum)” for division into two classes based on shearing status and applicable fleece length. [New AOBA rule]
- There is a strict limit of three (3) alpacas per stall (including crias) and farms are limited to six (6) stalls.
- Entries must be postmarked by April 3, 2008 and received by April 7, 2008. We suggest Priority Mail if you are nearing these deadlines.
- This show is limited by the number of stall spaces available. When the capacity of 670 stalls is reached, we regretfully will need to decline any further stall applications. A waiting list will be maintained and any vacancies filled from that list.
- A $25.00 fee will be retained for all stall cancellations and/or entry cancellations [one fee per farm] after stalls/entries are processed.
- No refunds, substitutions or changes allowed after April 14, 2008.
- Three rings will be operating simultaneously, following AOBA color order, except for the probability that White huacaya males will be showing at the same time as Gray, Indefinite and Multi males. Exhibitors need to have sufficient handlers to service their entries.
- If you have purchased an alpaca or any services from any of the three judges listed above or any company or alpaca owned partly by that judge, please consult the 2008 AOBA Show Handbook regarding your ability to show in front of that particular judge.
- All Exhibitors must sign the Exhibitor’s Disclosure form available with the Registration form on this website. This signed form must be enclosed with the entries.
ENTRIES WITH INCOMPLETE ANIMAL INFORMATION OR INCORRECT PAYMENT AMOUNTS WILL BE RETURNED FOR CORRECTION LOSING POSTMARK PRIORITY FOR STALLS IF STALL ORDERS ARE SUBMITTED WITH ENTRIES. PLEASE CHECK YOUR ENTRIES CAREFULLY.
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Halter & Performance Categories & Classes
Use the following codes and information to complete the Entry Form:
DIVISION: Huacaya [H] or Suri [S]
AGE/GENDER CATEGORY:
JF Juvenile Female
(DOB: May 3, 2007 thru November 2, 2007) JM Juvenile Male YF Yearling Female
(DOB: May 3, 2006 thru May 2, 2007) YM Yearling Male 2F Two year & older Female
(DOB: May 3, 2005 through May 2, 2006) 2M Two year & older Male 3F* 3rd birthday & older Female
(DOB: May 2, 2005 and earlier) 3M* 3rd birthday & older Male * Mature classes will be created where sufficient entries warrant them under AOBA rules. Otherwise, 3 F & 3 M alpacas will show with the 2-year-olds under AOBA rules.
NB/G A female registered as a "non-breeder" or a male registered as a Gelding
[Status must be verified by veterinary statement. Males registered as "non-breeders" may not be shown in AOBA shows.]JNB-F Juvenile non-breeder female
(DOB: May 3, 2007 thru November 2, 2007)YNB-F Yearling non-breeder female
(DOB: May 3, 2006 thru May 2, 2007)2+ NB-F Two Year & Older non-breeder female
(DOB: May 2, 2006 & earlier)J-G Juvenile gelding (DOB: May 3, 2007 thru November 2, 2007) Y-G Yearling gelding
(DOB: May 3, 2006 thru May 2, 2007)2+ G Two Year & Older gelding
(DOB: May 2, 2006 & earlier)
GROUP CLASSES: All Group Class entries must be received by the April 7, 2007 deadline. No on-site entries will be allowed. Color is not a consideration in Group Class judging, except that Bred & Owned may be divided into Light & Dark at the Superintendent’s discretion. Limit of 3 entries per farm. [Exception: Breeder’s Best 3, in which the Breeder may only enter once.]Get of Sire: Entry is made and entry fee plus AOBA $6 fee is paid in the name of the sire (sire is not shown). If sire is also being shown in his respective class, the $6 fee does not apply. Group is made of three (3) progeny from the same sire, representing offspring from three (3) different dams and selection of members of the group does not have to be declared at registration. All progeny must be eligible and registered to show in their respective halter classes. Limit of one (1) group per herdsire.
Produce of Dam: Entry is made and entry fee plus AOBA $6 fee is paid in the name of the dam (dam is not shown) and represents two (2) offspring by the same dam. All progeny must be eligible and registered to show in their respective halter classes.
Bred and Owned Yearling Female: This class represents an on-going breeding program by exhibiting a yearling owned by the Exhibitor whose dam was owned by the Exhibitor at the time the dam was bred. Entries must be eligible and registered to show in their respective halter classes, so AOBA $6 fee is not paid again. A copy of the ARI registration for the yearling showing ownership of the dam at time of birth must be sent with entry form. Each farm may enter up to three (3) yearling females. Class is not divided by color unless 16+ entries; then divided Light & Dark.
Bred and Owned Yearling Male: (see explanation above)
Breeder’s Best Three: Three (3) alpacas bred and presently owned by the Exhibitor as indicated on the registration certificate for the alpacas. Copies of the registration certificates for the chosen three (3) alpacas must accompany the entry form. One entry fee is paid in the name of the farm. Ages and genders may be mixed. One entry is allowed per breeder/farm. Alpacas must be eligible and registered to show in their respective halter classes, so AOBA fee of $6 does not apply.
Open Gelding: Males 18 months or older that are physically gelded. [See Handbook] Suris & huacayas are shown separately. All colors are combined unless there are sufficient entries to create color groups. Can have Championship if enough entries.
ALPACA PERFORMANCE CLASSES
(See AOBA Show Division Handbook for descriptions of classes)Performance Class Divisions (ages 19 and up)
Open Showmanship
Open Public Relations
Open ObstacleYouth Division (See Age Divisions Below)
Youth Showmanship
Youth Public Relations
Youth ObstacleYouth Age Divisions
Junior Youth: 8 through 11 years
Intermediate Youth: 12 through 15 years
Senior Youth: 16 through 18 years
Sub-Junior Youth: Under age 8 for fun and demonstration purposes onlyExhibitor Eligibility
Open Classes: Open to all registered alpacas; all entries are to be made in the name of the registered alpaca. Exhibitors may show up to 3 alpacas. Youth are not eligible.
Youth Classes: All entries must be made in the name of the Youth.
All youth ages 8 through 18 as of January 1 of the calendar year may enter youth classes.
A Youth who becomes 8 during the year is eligible to show as of their birthday.
Youth must have written permission of parent, project leader, 4-H Advisor or FFA advisor to participate.
Youth may exhibit up to 3 entries per class.
Youth must show in appropriate age division.
Sub-juniors may not be combined with older age divisions. Sub-Juniors are demonstration-only classes and will be awarded participation ribbons.We will be offering Champion and Reserve Champion Youth in the Senior, Intermediate, and Junior age divisions. There must be at least 5 entrants in all 3 classes in an age division. You must compete in your age division for these 3 classes: Showmanship, Public Relations, and Obstacle.
Alpaca Eligibility
All participating alpacas must be ARI registered; Alpacas must belong to or be leased by or loaned to the youth, their family, the project group, or a 4-H/FFA Club.
Costume Division [Optional classes]
A. Age 6 to 8
B. Age 9-11
C. Age 12-15
D. Age 16-18
E. Open Division [Adult 19+]Costume Class: Theme is “open to your creativity”
Exhibitors must actively participate in the development of a costume for themselves and their alpaca. The class is judged on originality and complexity of costume. A short story to describe the characters the exhibitor and alpaca are representing is to be prepared by the exhibitor and handed to the ring steward prior to the class and will be read by the announcer while the exhibitor and their alpaca parade around the ring.
Fun Division: [Optional classes AOBA approval]
A. Gambler’s Choice: 13-Adult
Timed event with each team getting 60 sec. to do as many of the obstacles in the ring as the time permits. Each obstacle is assigned a point value based on difficulty and the competitor with the highest score wins. Each obstacle can be done twice only and not in a row.B. Musical Jumps: 8-12 yrs
The exhibitor and their alpaca must successfully jump over the obstacle without knocking the bar off or be eliminated. Each time the jump is completed successfully it will be raised before the next attempt.
Egg & Spoon Race: under 8 yrs.C. Egg & Spoon Race: under 8 yrs. Fun Class. The exhibitor and their alpaca partner go thru a short obstacle course as quickly as possible with the exhibitor holding an egg sitting on a spoon. The exhibitor may not be touching the egg.
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