1st Annual CAL-ILA Hot August Nights Index Page
TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA
August 9 & 10, 2008
Late Registratons Accepted (fee)
Place: Lora Llama Ranch, Turlock, California
Show Superintendent: Lora Crawford (209) 632-6891
Show Secretary: Judy Johnson (530) 274-1531
Show Registration: Les Flynn (775) 424-1217
Judges:
Wally Baker Performance
Entry Fee: $15.00 (single show). Exhibitors who are not ALSA members must also pay a $15.00 (youth)/$30.00 (adult) non-member fee (single show) to show their llamas in ALSA classes. Members must send a copy of their ALSA card with their entry or present it at check-in.
Youth Entry Fee: $7.50 per class (single show).
Senior Citizen (age 62 or better): $7.50 per class (single show).
ALSA fee: There is a $5.00 per animal (single show) ALSA fee.
Entry Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by July 28, 2008. Late registrations will be accepted for a late fee of $5 per class.
Health Requirements: Out of State Exhibitors: The State of California requires a Health Certificate within 30 days of transportation. California State Exhibitors: Health Certificates are encouraged but not required for this show. Lora has requested that you worm your animals before coming to th eranch as they will be housed at the ranch. Animals will be excluded from the show if obvious health issues are identified.
Dogs: Lora has 2 Livestock dogs living at the ranch. They will be confined during the show. If you must bring dogs they should be confined at all times or on leash.
Stall Fee: None. Bring your panels. Lots of area available for stake-outs. Panels available, but limited. First come first bases. Please clean up areas on departure.
ILR, ARI or CLRC Registration: As a performance show, animals do not have to be registered (ie:performance, youth and Non Breeders).
Arrival/Departure: Guidelines: Anytime on Friday or early Saturday morning. Youth Judging will start at 10 AM Saturday morning followed by Junior Youth Obstacle at approximately 1 PM. Departure: Anytime.
Awards: Ribbons awarded to 1st through 5th places. Ribbons and Special items awarded for Performance Champions and Reserve Champions for both adult and Youth.
Vendors: All are welcome. No fee. Bring Pop-Ups for shade, table and chairs, and any other items needed to present your products.
Saturday night dinner: Menu includes Chicken, Vegetarian Lasagna, rice, beans, bread, fresh fruit and cookies. The cost will be $ 10.00.
Accommodations:
RV Parking: No fee. Lots of space for RV parking. No hook-ups. Must be self contained.
Camping: Lots of space to camp. Lots of tree shade. Bring your tents, pop-ups for additional shade, and panels for llamas, tie-out equipment, and any other stuff needed. Port-a-Potties provided.
Motels:
Motel 6
1-800-466-8356
(4 miles from ranch) Restaurant next door
Turlock Travelodge
1-209-668-3400
(2 miles from the ranch) Restaurant next door
Directions: to the LORA LLAMA RANCH:
From: San Francisco, Oakland (approx. 1 hr. 45 mins.)
Take 580 E. to 205 E. to 120 E. to 99 hwy. Go south to Turlock, Take hwy 165 (Lander Ave.), which is the next exit after the West Main St. exit, turn right (south), go to the “Four way light”, turn left at Bradbury, go to the stop sign, turn left on to Golf Link Road, look for the second house on the left.
From: Sacramento (approx. 2 hrs.)
Take 99 hwy. south to Turlock and follow the same directions as above.
From: Southern Californian, Fresno, Merced (approx. 2 hrs. from Fresno, or 30 mins.
from Merced)
Take 99 hwy. To Bradbury off ramp, go left over pass or West to Golf Link Rd. Turn right to the second place on left.
From: Southern California using I-5. Go to the Sperry Ext. to Patterson continue to
Turlock. Take West Main to Lander Rd. turn Right to Bradbury, at the four way light, turn left to Golf Link Rd. ranch is the second place on left.
The Alpaca and Llama Show Association, Inc. (ALSA) approved this show. All rules and guidelines will be in accordance with the 14th Edition ALSA Handbook.
Show Rules
(When applicable)
Exhibitors must be the registered owners and make entry in the exact names (owner and animal) as shown on the registration certificate. Exception: Exhibitors may use the "Permission to Show" form found on the ALSA Website which grants permission from the owner on the Registration Certificate to a person who is purchasing an animal to show that animal under their own name. Exhibitors may or may not be handlers.
Performance Classes:
Llamas must make an attempt at each obstacle.
In adult classes, llamas must make one attempt at each obstacle. If obstacle is not completed, they should be judged accordingly and then go on to the next obstacle.
A llama or handler going off-course cannot place over an animal that completed the course.
Coaching from the sidelines by spectators is discouraged and may compromise the exhibitor's scoring.
After refusals at three obstacles, it will then be mandatory for the Judge to dismiss the exhibitor from the course. This procedure is not to be used in Youth classes without prior agreement of show management and explanation to the exhibitors.
In obstacle classes, it is at the Judges discretion whether the handler must negotiate the obstacles.
Only voice and hand commands may be used in performance classes.
No written notes may be used in performance classes.
In all packing classes, the handler and the animal must negotiate the obstacles, except loading in vehicles, and any obstacle wherein a separate handler route has been defined or provided.
Exhibitors may request the Judge provide a review of their individual score cards. Score cards may not be reviewed without the permission of the Judge. All score sheets should remain property of the Judge and only interpreted by the Judge with exhibitors on an individual basis.
Exhibitors may not view other exhibitor's score cards.
PERFORMANCE CLASSES:
Llamas/alpacas may only be shown in one division - Advanced, Novice or Youth.
Obstacle Class
The purpose of this class is to demonstrate the well-trained animal's obedience and willingness to complete the activities requested by the handler.
Pack Class
This class is designed to present or simulate the conditions and obstacles actually encountered when packing with llamas on the trail. Llamas 36 months and older must carry at least 40 lbs; exhibitors must provide a saddle with two cinches, suitable for back-country use, complete with weight and fill material as per regulations. Alpacas 36 months and older must carry a pack system with a total of 10 lbs. weight added to each pannier. Llamas/Alpacas 5-36 months will carry a pack filled with lightweight bulk material. All packs must be proper scale for the animal size.
Public Relations Class
This class is for the animal that participates in community activities, goes to schools, hospitals, service clubs, parades, charity functions, children's homes, and rehabilitation therapy with a variety of patients, TV or other media appearances for promotion.
Performance Champion and Reserve Performance Champion
This class is a tabulated award. Animals must be shown in at least two of the following performance classes: Obstacle (required) Pack and Public Relations.
YOUTH CLASSES:
All youth 8 through 18 years, as of January 1, 2007 may show in these classes. Jr. Youth is 8-11 years, Intermediate Youth is 12-14 years and Senior Youth is 15-18 years.
Obstacle Class
The purpose of this class is to demonstrate the well-trained animal's obedience and willingness to complete the activities requested by the handler.
Pack Class
This class is designed to present or simulate the conditions and obstacles actually encountered when packing with llamas on the trail. Llamas 36 months and older must carry at least 40 lbs; exhibitors must provide a saddle with two cinches, suitable for back-country use, complete with weight and fill material as per regulations. Alpacas 36 months and older must carry a pack system with a total of 10 lbs. weight added to each pannier. Llamas/Alpacas 5-36 months will carry a pack filled with lightweight bulk material. All packs must be proper scale for the animal size.
Public Relations Class
This class is for the animal that participates in community activities, goes to schools, hospitals, service clubs, parades, charity functions, children's homes, and rehabilitation therapy with a variety of patients, TV or other media appearances for promotion.
Youth Performance Champion and Youth Reserve Performance Champion
This class is a tabulated award. Animals must be shown in all three of the following performance classes: Obstacle, Pack and Public Relations.
Youth Judging Program: All youth participating must be ALSA Youth Members
Youth Judging Manual available on the ALSA Website: www.alsashow.org
Dress requirements: Casual- appropriate for judging a performance show.
The Youth Judging Program is available for Juniors, Intermediates, and Senior ALSA members. The purpose of the Youth Judging Program is to increase the awareness of our Youth Members as to the correct conformation of llamas and alpacas, correct showmanship techniques, and correct performance in an Obstacle Class which will benefit them as exhibitors and breeders.
During the Judging Class, the youth will judge one or two halter classes, one showmanship class and one obstacle class. The Intermediate and Senior Youth will give oral reasons for one Halter Class and the Juniors will take a written test. There is a possibility of fifty points available for each class including Oral Reasons or Questions. The ALSA Office will provide the written test made up of random questions submitted by ALSA Judges.
The top finishers will qualify for the Regional Championship. A team of 4 Youth Judges will be picked in order of points earned at each Regional Championship to attend the Grand National to compete for the title of National Champion Youth Judges (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior categories).
The Classes are held in conjunction with an ALSA show or a stand-alone event. In order to prepare the Youth for the contest, a Youth Judging Clinic can be held. These clinics can be taught by a certified ALSA Judge. The Youth are not required to attend a clinic. They certainly can be instructed by a parent or Youth Leader.
All youth participating must be ALSA Youth Members. A Youth Judging Manual is available from the ALSA Website... This manual, a smaller version of the Adult manual, plus the ALSA Handbook will contain the information needed to make informed decisions when participating in Youth Judging classes. When planning to participate in a Youth Judging Class at a show, be sure to have your clipboard and pencils with you.
Open Pleasure Driving:
The object of the Pleasure Driving is to show the suitability of the llama to provide a pleasure drive. This class should demonstrate ability to: Move at three distinct speeds. Stand quietly, back willingly and show good manners. The competitors may be asked to drive a figure eight pattern individually.
Open obstacle Driving:
The object of the obstacle driving class is to demonstrate the llama’s training, the driver’s skill and the coordination of driver and llama. The turnout is to be judged on smoothness and accuracy of execution. The types of obstacles should reflect the type of problems the llama and driver may encounter when out on a pleasure excursion and maneuvering around the farm or ranch
Jack Pot Class:
Non ALSA class. A More difficult obstacle class and or demonstrate
the working relationship between llama and handler. Details to be announced at show.
- Llamas may not be moved from one halter class to another after judging has begun, except at the judge’s discretion.
- Show management may dismiss an exhibitor and their animal from participation at the show if the exhibitor mistreats their animal.
- Open-toed or open-back shoes, sandals and bare feet will disqualify an exhibitor.