One Day Course - Winning in the Show Ring

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Winning in the Show Ring

Level: Advanced
Type: 1 Day
Instructor(s): Mike Safley
Price (single): $75.00

Course Description:

Winning in the alpaca show ring is not an accident. The instructor Mike Safley has competed and judged in show rings around the world. He will teach you how to win and succeed in the ring.

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8:30 a.m.

    A. AOBA Show Rules: An Overview
    B. Animal Classes by Age and Color
    C. Exhibitor Rules
    D. Halter Class Rules
    E. Fleece Class Rules

10:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Break

10:30 - 12:00

F. Animal Training
G. Show Preparation for owner and animal

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

H. Showmanship: Hands On

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

    I. Selecting Individual Animals for the Show Ring

       1. Learn the Traits That Win
       2. Show Strategy

3:00 p.m.

J. Placing a Class: Hands On

A Day at the Ranch

Northwest Alpacas is excited to announce this new program, which is held on most Mondays of each month. The day is organized to give prospective alpaca breeders a snapshot of what it takes to operate a successful ranch operation. This seminar is free and includes lunch with the Northwest Alpacas staff.

A Day at the Ranch

Getting Started

This one day course is the perfect learning experience for anyone who is researching the industry or is about to buy their first alpacas.

Getting Started in the Alpaca Business

1 Day Seminars

Price of $25 to $100.00 per person includes lunch and course materials. The one day seminars are free to clients that have purchased alpacas from Northwest Alpacas. Attendees may purchases a copy of either Ideal Alpacas: From Myth to Reality or The Alpaca Chronicles at the seminar rate of $75.00.

Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced

3 Day Seminars

Price of $100.00 per individual, includes lunch, dinner and course materials for three days.

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