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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=200 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="28ac8c00dkelyh.png"> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="77" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 80 WIDTH="71"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="80" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="71" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <B>Information</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id8.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Schedule">Schedule</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id9.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Entry Forms">Entry Forms</A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=94 BGCOLOR="#FF3300" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="28b3c5e1dvmwlb.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B>HOBO Classic</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B> </B></FONT><B>    |    </B><B> </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HOBO Classic"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> back to <B>  </B><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2008 Show Packet"><B>2008 Show Packet</B></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=386 width="100%" colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>HOBO CLASSIC SHOW INFORMATION</B></I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="651" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 253 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="31946f50.jpg" border=0 width="326" height="245" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><bR> <bR> <div> <I>An Optional Double-Point</I></div> <div> <I>ALSA Show</I></div> <div> January 25 - 27, 2008</div> <div> Jackson County Fairgrounds</div> <div> & EXPO Park</div> <div> <I>Central Point, Oregon</I></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> The Board of Directors of Llama Quest invites you to join us for the seventh annual Hobo Classic optional double-point ALSA show.  Exhibitors will be able to designate double or single (point) and which judge(s) they wish to show under.</div> <div> Because of the time of year and general weather conditions, this show will again be unique-<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#990080" FACE="Arial" ><B>NO CLEAN LLAMAS ARE ALLOWED</B></FONT>.  Llama Quest hereby sets forth the rules:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300d800dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Llamas that are declared clean by the HOBO Cops will be sprinkled liberally with straw and will be sent to jail.  There will be a $10 fine to get out of jail.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300d800dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">There will be a $5 fine for anyone caught bringing a blower onto the fairgrounds.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300d800dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">There will be a $5 fine for anyone caught with a brush, a comb, or a wand.</div> <div> There will be various signs and posters declaring certain actions illegal.  For example: It is illegal for a llama or alpaca to relieve itself in the show ring.  A $1 fine will be levied to anyone violating the signs.  It is recommended that each exhibitor bring along a supply of $1 bills unless jail time is desired.</div> <div> There will be highly trained HOBO cops empowered with the right to levy fines as they see fit.  Anyone refusing to pay his or her fines will go straight to jail.</div> <div> Absolutely no show clothes are allowed.  Youth wishing to participate in showmanship class are required by law to wear a hobo costume (llama costumes are optional in showmanship class but not in costume class).  Judges have promised not to judge on cleanliness in any class (exhibitors may shower PLEASE).  Accepted clothing is hobo costume, barn attire or business-grubby.  Components for costumes may be purchased at the HOBO Town Thrift Shop and Yard Sale.</div> <div> At the end of each class, the judges will choose the dirtiest llama.  These llamas will compete at the end of the show for Grand and Reserve Champion "Pasture Magnet".  A befitting prize will be awarded as well as a ribbon.  This is an exercise in self-control for compulsive herd managers.</div> <div> There will be no ranch displays at the stalls.  If participants wish, they may have a 10x10 space on the indoor concourse (no pens and no llamas) for $35.  Hobo themes are recommended but not required.</div> <div> By popular request again this year there will be a maiden Obstacle class and a maiden Public Relations class on Friday evening to be preceded by costume classes for both youth and adults (all themes welcome).  These classes are not point classes (neither single nor double).  The cost of the maiden performance classes and the costume classes is $ 5 per entry.  <B>There will be ribbons to 5</B><B>th</B><B> place and a $100 first place prize for each of the above classes.  </B>Maiden classes are for llamas/alpacas that have never competed on an ALSA performance course.  We encourage everyone who has never participated in performance classes to give it a try and have some fun. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" > <B>The "Canine Caper" dog custume class is new this year and is on Friday evening--there is no charge to enter this class.</B></FONT></div> <div> The OTH ("Over the Hill") performance division, Performance Play Day (all day on Sunday), and the "<I>Mother Hildegard Sunshine of the Rock Award</I>" will also, by popular demand, be part of this year's activities.</div> <div> The Championship Challenge Cup again offered this year is a non-ALSA class for individuals (adults or youth) whose llama/alpaca has won a Grand or Reserve Champion Performance title in either of the ALSA Novice, Open, Advanced, Senior/Intermediate/Junior Youth or the HOBO OTH divisions.  There will be two courses laid out and each participant must run both courses.  The points earned on both courses will be totaled to determine the placements.  Two judges will be used and their respective score sheets will be cumulative (i.e., each participant's total score will consist of judge A's score on courses 1 & 2 added to judge B's score on courses 1 & 2).  There will be ribbons to 5th place and a <B>$250 first place premium, a $150 second place premium and a $100 third place premium</B>.</div> <bR> <div> The Performance Play Day will take place Sunday in the performance ring.  There will be a $5 charge per llama/alpaca to use the course.  Each participant may take their llama/alpaca through the course as many times as they desire.  Experts in performance will be available and on-course to provide helpful hints and suggestions.</div> <div> The "<I>Mother Hildegard Sunshine of the Rock Award</I>" will have similar ground rules to the LANA Youth Award but will be awarded to a deserving adult.</div> <div> We will again offer this year:</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300d800dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Versatility Grand Champion</B>--may be awarded to any llama or alpaca (male, female or gelding) who show overall excellence by placing well in numerous show events.  To be eligible, an animal must be entered and shown in both the halter and performance (novice, advanced or OTH-obstacle, pack and PR) divisions.  Points will be earned based on the ALSA Point Chart.  The animal with the highest accumulated point total from all halter and performance events entered and shown wins (ribbon and trophy).</div> <div> We invite you also to attend the HOBO HULLABALOO that will take place in HOBO JUNCTION immediately following the Saturday show schedule.  There will be much fun and a camp-out style evening meal served from our soup kitchen.</div> <bR> <div> Again this year we will have the HOBO Town Pawn Shop.  All those wishing to participate should bring with them a "white elephant" item which they will pawn at the Pawn Shop and receive a claim check.  During the Saturday night HOBO Hullabaloo you may use your pawn claim check to redeem any item of choice from the Pawn Shop.</div> <bR> <div> Again this year we will have a "silent auction" to benefit the youth.  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>We very much appreciate those who might wish to bring items to donate to the silent auction.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> We reserve the right to make up rules as we go along.  Come and have lots of fun with very little effort.</div> <div> If anyone has any great ideas for further "events" please contact Dan Milton (541-899-8097).</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>HOBO CLASSIC SHOW INFORMATION</B></I></div> <div> <B>Show Date:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > January 25 - 27, 2008</FONT></div> <div> <B>Place:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  Jackson County Fairgrounds and EXPO Park, Central Point, Oregon</FONT></div> <div> <B>Show Superintendent:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Dan Milton  (541) 899-8097</FONT></div> <div> <B>Show Secretary:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Marilyn Milton  (541) 899-8097</FONT></div> <div> <B>Judges:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Pam Jensen (Gold - halter & performance), Patti Morgan (Silver - halter & performance), Kim Yates (Gold - performance only), Maryan Baker (Silver - performance only) and Niki Kuklenski (maiden classes).</FONT></div> <div> <B>Entry Fee:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  $30.00 per class (double show) or $15.00 per class (single show).  Dam & Cria, Maiden performance and costume classes are $ 5.00 per entry.  The OTH ("Over the Hill) performance classes are $15.00 per entry. The Championship Challenge Cup is $25.00 per entry.  Exhibitors who are not ALSA members must also pay a $30.00 (youth) / $60.00 (adult) non-member fee (double show) or $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.</FONT></div> <div> <B>Youth Entry Fee:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  $15.00 per class (double show) or $7.50 per class (single show).</FONT></div> <div> <B>ALSA Fee:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > There will be a $10.00 fee per animal (double show) or a $5.00 fee per animal (single show) entered in ALSA classes.</FONT></div> <div> <B>Entry Deadline:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > To be included in the show program, entries must be received by January 18, 2008.</FONT></div> <div> <B>Double Point Show (optional):</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > This is a double judge, optional double/single point simultaneous Level II ALSA show.  All classes will be held in a single ring in front of two judges.  Each judge will be evaluating separately and placing separately.  No oral comments will be given.  The placements of the first judge will be announced and brought forward in a line.  Then the placements of the second judge will be announced and brought forward.  Single point show exhibitors may choose which of the judges (gold/silver) they wish to be judged under.  Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded separately as well.  The OTH performance classes are not point classes.  They will be judged by only one set of judges since they are not ALSA classes.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Stall Fee:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  $35.00 per stall (limit of two adult llamas or three juveniles per stall - includes straw).</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Health Requirements:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Health certificates of veterinary inspection are required for all llamas traveling across Oregon state lines.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>ILR ARI or CLRC Registration:</B></FONT> Exhibitors must be the registered owners and make entry in the exact names (owner and llama/alpaca) as shown on the registration certificate or have a "Permission To Show" form from the registered owners.  All llamas entered in approved classes, with the exception of youth classes, must be registered or have passed screening with the International Lama Registry (ILR) or the Canadian Livestock Record Corporation (CLRC).  If non-breeder llamas are not registered and wish to be in the ALSA award system and wish to show in halter, they must show in the adult non-breeder halter class.  Non-breeder llamas must be accompanied by a registration or veterinarian certificate verifying the animal is a gelding, a vasectomized male, or a spayed or non-reproductive female.  All alpacas entered in approved classes, with the exception of youth classes, must be registered by the Alpaca Registry, INC. (ARI) or the Canadian Livestock Record Corporation (CLRC).  <B>Copies of the registration certificates must be sent to the show with the entry form.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Arrival:</B></FONT><B>  </B>All llamas/alpacas participating on Friday evening must be checked in by 4:00pm Friday, January 25, 2008.  For those participating in Saturday/Sunday events, a later check-in may be arranged by contacting the Show Superintendent.</div> <div> <B>Departure:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  All llamas/alpacas must depart by 9:00am Monday, January 28, 2008.</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Awards:</B></FONT>  Ribbons and trophies will be awarded to Versatility Grand Champion, Halter Grand and Reserve Champions, Performance Grand and Reserve Champions and Youth Performance Grand and Reserve Champions; ribbons will be awarded for first through fifth place in each class.  Trophies will also be awarded for 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> place in Get of Sire and Produce of Dam classes as well as 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> place in the Championship Challenge Cup.  The Llama Association of North America will present its Youth Award.  Llama Quest will present its "Mother Hildegard Sunshine of the Rock Award".  All llamas chosen as "dirtiest in class" will receive ribbons.  Grand and Reserve Pasture Magnets will receive ribbons and a befitting prize.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Show Information:</B></FONT> <I><B>Dan Milton</B></I> -- phone (541) 899-8097, e-mail <A HREF="mailto:danmilton@uswest.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:danmilton@uswest.net">dmmilton@charter.net</A>.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Web Site:</B></FONT> <A HREF="http://www.llamaquest.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.llamaquest.com">www.hoboclassic.com</A><B> </B>(information and forms)</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Sponsorships: </B></FONT>Class sponsorships will cost $20.00 per class, $40.00 for Grand and Reserve Champion.  Sponsors will receive recognition in the Show Program and throughout the event from the Show Announcer.  They will also receive a "<I>get out of jail free</I>" card.  Sponsors will have the opportunity to hang their ranch/farm banners in the show ring.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Advertising: </B></FONT>Business card advertisements for the program are $15.00. <B>Enclose your business card with the Recap sheet. </B> ¼ page (3 ¼ w x 4 ½ h) at $ 30, ½ page (7 ½ w x 4 ½ h) at $ 45 and full page (7 ½ w x 10 h) at $ 60 display B & W advertisements are also available in the program.  <B>Enclose your camera ready advertising copy with the Recap sheet. </B> All advertisers have the privilege of hanging their ranch banner in the show arena.</div> <div> <B>RV Space:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > A $25.00 per night charge will be assessed any vehicle parking in the RV spaces at the Fairgrounds whether or not hook-ups are used. Reservations are necessary. Call the show secretary.</FONT></div> <div> <B>Vendors:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > A 10x10-foot space is $75.00.  An additional 10x10 space is $50.00.  Any more additional 10x10 spaces are $25.00 per space.  Vendors will be supplied with one table and 2 chairs for each 10x10 space.</FONT></div> <div> <B>Saturday Night HOBO Gathering:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > Menu includes HOBO Stew (meat and vegetarian), salad, bread, drink and desert.  The cost is $ 13 per person for dinner.</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>HOBO CLASSIC ACCOMMODATIONS</B> </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Motels</B></I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="700" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 181 WIDTH="233"><div> <A HREF="http://marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=MFRFI" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://marriott.com/property/propertypag"><IMG SRC="2f7944b0.gif" border=0 width="148" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A>Fairfield Inn & Suites</div> <div> 1777 LaRue Drive</div> <div> Central Point, OR 97502</div> <div> (541) 665-4141</div> <div> <I>(ask for special fairgrounds show rates)</I></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Super 8 Motel</div> <div> 4999 Biddle Road</div> <div> Medford, OR 97504</div> <div> (541) 664-5888</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="230"><div> <A HREF="http://marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=MFRCY" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://marriott.com/property/propertypag"><IMG SRC="2f5914a0.gif" border=0 width="145" height="74" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A>Marriott Courtyard</div> <div> 600 Airport Road</div> <div> Medford, OR 97504</div> <div> (541) 772-5656</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="233"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="233" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="227"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="227" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="230"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="230" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 70 ><NOBR><div> Motel 6</div> <div> 2400 Biddle Rd.</div> <div> Medford, OR 97502</div> <div> (541) 779-0550</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Rogue Regency</div> <div> 2300 Biddle Road</div> <div> Medford, OR 97504</div> <div> (541) 770-1234</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="230"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="70" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="230" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>RV Parks</B></I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="467" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 70 WIDTH="230"><div> Jackson County Fairgrounds RV Park</div> <div> At the show location</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Cypress Grove RV Park</div> <div> I-5 exit 45 at Gold Hill</div> <div> 1679 Rogue River Hwy</div> <div> (541) 855-9000</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Alpaca and Llama Show Association, Inc. (ALSA) approved this show.  All rules and guidelines will be in accordance with the 14</B><B>th</B><B> Edition ALSA Handbook.</B></div> <div> <B>Show Rules</B></div> <div> 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 provided by ALSA 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.</div> <div> <I><B>Halter Classes:</B></I></div> <div> All llamas shall be present for judging with a halter and lead rope with no additional decorations.  Halters shall not have tassels, pompoms or other removable decorations.</div> <div> No ranch, personal, animal, organizational name, logo, or insignia shall be displayed on the exhibitor or animal during the class.</div> <div> Nursing llamas cannot be accompanied in the ring by their babies or vice versa except for the Dam & Cria class.  ALSA recommends not showing nursing mothers or babies.</div> <div> A Judge may dismiss animals exhibiting unruly or unsafe behavior from the ring.  Dismissal can take place even before the animal gets in the ring if show personnel bring the matter to a Judge's attention.</div> <div> Show management may dismiss an exhibitor and their animal from participation at the show if the exhibitor mistreats their animal.</div> <div> Llamas may not be moved from one class to another after halter judging has begun, except at the Judge's discretion.</div> <div> Youth 8 years through 12 years of age shall not be permitted to show intact males over 24 months of age.</div> <div> <B>NOTE:</B> Handler attire should be appropriate for the class.  Shoes should be appropriate for the showring (open toed shoes, sandals, and bare feet will disqualify the exhibitor).  Not to mention, subject them to frostbite! </div> <div> Exhibitors are responsible for having their animal on time for showing.  Classes will start as soon as previous class winners are announced and dismissed.</div> <div> <U>An exhibitor shall not knowingly show where there is a conflict of interest with the Judge; the burden of responsibility is with the owner, exhibitor or trainer to recognize a conflict of interest.  (See ALSA Handbook 14</U><U>th</U><U> Edition).</U></div> <div> <I><B>Performance Classes:</B></I></div> <div> Halter class rules also apply.</div> <div> Llamas must make an attempt at each obstacle.</div> <div> 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.</div> <div> A llama or handler going off-course cannot place over an animal that completed the course.</div> <div> Coaching from the sidelines by spectators is discouraged and may compromise the exhibitor's scoring.</div> <div> 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.</div> <div> In obstacle classes, it is at the Judges discretion whether the handler must negotiate the obstacles.</div> <div> Only voice and hand commands may be used in performance classes.</div> <div> No written notes may be used in performance classes.</div> <div> 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.</div> <div> 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.</div> <div> Exhibitors may not view other exhibitor's score cards.</div> <div> <B>HALTER CLASSES:</B></div> <div> <B>Breeding Llamas</B></div> <div> Wool Divisions:</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="699" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 178 WIDTH="167"><div> Suri Wool</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> Suri llamas have a natural balanced, athletic type which may appear more narrow than llamas of other fiber types when viewed from the front or rear aspect. The fleece of a Suri Llama should have a natural luster and hang and drape over the llama's body, usually forming a natural part along the spine.  The fibers are grouped into a very distinctive and well-defined lock structure, which is indicated by the many individual separate locks of fiber formed at the skin and carrying out to the ends of each lock. The fleece should be lustrous, the locks independent and consistent in size, and the degree of wave or spiral content throughout the neck and body.  The fiber is also characterized by absence of crimp and minimal loft.  Llamas that meet the Suri Wool description must be shown in suri classes.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 ><NOBR><div> Light Wool</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> Minimal body wool, short neck wool with smooth legs</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 35 ><NOBR><div> Medium Wool</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> Moderate to long body wool, minimal to moderate neck wool, smooth to moderate leg wool</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 35 ><NOBR><div> Heavy Wool</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> Abundant body and neck wool with minimal to abundant leg wool (i.e., leg wool at least to knee and hock)</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Age Divisions:</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="699" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="167"><div> Juvenile</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> 5 through 12 months</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="167"><div> Yearling</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> 13 through 24 months</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 ><NOBR><div> Two Yr. Old</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> 25 through 36 months</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="167"><div> Adult</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> 37 months and over</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <I>On a llama's birthday, the llama moves up to the next older class.</I></div> <div> Sex Divisions:</div> <div> BOTH Female and Male: Shorn animals must be shown in the wool division in which they would have been shown PRIOR to shearing.</div> <div> MALE classes are for intact males.  It is recommended that the testicles on a male be visible.  If necessary, the fiber on the tail should be trimmed so that the Judge can easily see the testicles on the walk at approximately six feet behind the animal.</div> <div> FEMALE classes are for fertile, breeding females.</div> <div> Non-Breeding Llamas</div> <div> These classes are for geldings, vasectomized males, and spayed or non-reproductive females.  There are no sex or wool divisions.  A registration or veterinarian certificate verifying status must accompany these llamas.</div> <div> Age Divisions:</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="699" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="167"><div> Yearling</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> 13 through 24 months</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 ><NOBR><div> Two Yr. Old</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> 25 through 36 months</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="167"><div> Adult</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="525"><div> 37 months and over</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <I>On a llama's birthday, the llama moves up to the next older class.</I></div> <div> <B>Grand and Reserve Champion Halter Classes</B></div> <div> These classes will be offered for each sex and wool division, as well as for non-breeder.   These classes are composed of the llamas placing in the first two places of each division or class.  Grand Champion will be selected from the first place llamas in each age division or class.  Reserve Champion will be selected from the remaining first place llamas, and the second place llama from the Grand Champion 's age division.</div> <div> <B>Get of Sire</B></div> <div> Each entry must include three offspring by the same sire by at least two different dams.  All get must first be shown in their appropriate halter class age division.  While the entry is in the sire's name and awards, likewise recognize the sire, the sire is not shown in this class.  The get may be decided after halter classes, but must be listed with the clerk before this class is held.  If the exhibitor(s) is/are not the sire's owner, they must have written permission of the sire's owner.</div> <div> <B>Produce of Dam</B></div> <div> Each entry must include two offspring by the same dam.  All produce must be shown in their appropriate halter class age division.  While the entry is in the dam's name and awards, likewise recognize the dam, the dam is not shown in this class.  The produce may be decided after halter classes, but must be listed with the clerk before this class is held.  If the exhibitor(s) is/are not the sire's owner, they must have written permission of the sire's owner.</div> <div> <B>Showmanship Class (adult)</B></div> <div> A showmanship class is a demonstration of the handler's ability to show his/her animal to its best advantage at halter.  Judging is based on the exhibitor's basic skills in following directions and style of presenting the animal to a Judge for evaluation.  The animal's conformation is not to be considered.  Handler's attire should be appropriate for the class.</div> <div> <B>PERFORMANCE CLASSES:</B></div> <div> Llamas/alpacas may only be shown in one division - Advanced, Novice or Youth.  The exception is the OTH division where the llama/alpaca may be shown in the OTH division and in one other division.</div> <div> <B>Obstacle Class</B></div> <div> The purpose of this class is to demonstrate the well-trained animal's obedience and willingness to complete the activities requested by the handler.</div> <div> <B>Pack Class</B></div> <div> 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.</div> <div> <B>Public Relations Class</B></div> <div> This class is for the animal who participates in community activities, goes to schools, hospitals, service clubs, parades, charity functions, children's homes, rehabilitation therapy with a variety of patients, TV or other media appearances for promotion.</div> <div> <B>Performance Champion and Reserve Performance Champion</B></div> <div> 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.</div> <div> <B>YOUTH CLASSES:</B></div> <div> All youth 8 through 18 years, as of January 1, 2007 may show in these classes.  Jr. Youth is 8-11 years, Int. Youth is 12-14 years and Snr. Youth is 15-18 years.</div> <div> <B>Showmanship Class (youth)</B></div> <div> A showmanship class is a demonstration of the handler's ability to show his/her animal to its best advantage at halter.  Judging is based on the exhibitor's basic skills in following directions and style of presenting the animal to a Judge for evaluation.  The animal's conformation is not to be considered.  Handler's attire should be appropriate for the class.</div> <div> <B>Obstacle Class</B></div> <div> The purpose of this class is to demonstrate the well-trained animal's obedience and willingness to complete the activities requested by the handler.</div> <div> <B>Pack Class</B></div> <div> 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.</div> <div> <B>Public Relations Class</B></div> <div> This class is for the animal who participates in community activities, goes to schools, hospitals, service clubs, parades, charity functions, children's homes, rehabilitation therapy with a variety of patients, TV or other media appearances for promotion.</div> <div> <B>Youth Performance Champion and Youth Reserve Performance Champion</B></div> <div> This class is a tabulated award.  Animals must be shown in all three of the following performance classes: Obstacle, Pack and Public Relations.</div> <div> <B>OTHER CLASSES:</B></div> <div> <B>Costume</B></div> <div> Judging criteria include originality, training, time and energy involved.  The handler is usually also in costume.  No ALSA points will be awarded.  There will be a youth and an adult class and new this year is the "canine caper" dog costume contest.</div> <div> <B>Maiden Obstacle</B></div> <div> The purpose of this class is to demonstrate the well-trained animal's obedience and willingness to complete the activities requested by the handler.  Only llamas that have never competed in ALSA performance classes are eligible. No ALSA points will be awarded.  We encourage everyone who has never competed in performance to "give it a try."</div> <div> <B>Maiden Public Relations</B></div> <bR> <div> This class is for the animal who participates in community activities, goes to schools, hospitals, service clubs, parades, charity functions, children's homes, rehabilitation therapy with a variety of patients, TV or other media appearances for promotion. Only llamas that have never competed in ALSA performance classes are eligible. No ALSA points will be awarded. We encourage everyone who has never competed in performance to "give it a try."</div> <bR> <div> <B>OTH (Over the Hill) Performance Classes</B></div> <bR> <div> Follows the same rules as Novice (Obstacle, Public Relations and Pack) performance classes.  The only exceptions are as follows: This is a non-ALSA division open to individuals who are at least 50 years of age and have never won a Grand or Reserve Champion Performance title in the past three years.  Participants in the OTH classes may use any llama/alpaca they choose, as long as the llama/alpaca has not won a Grand or Reserve Champion Performance title.  A llama/alpaca used in the OTH performance classes can only be used by one participant.  Llamas/alpacas entered in the OTH division may be entered in one other division (Advanced, Novice or Youth).</div> <div> <B>Championship Challenge Cup</B></div> <bR> <div> This is a non-ALSA class for individuals (adult and youth) whose llama/alpaca has won a Grand or Reserve Champion Performance title in any of the following ALSA Novice, Open, Advanced, Senior/Intermediate/Junior Youth or HOBO OTH divisions.  There will be two courses laid out and each participant must run both courses.  The points earned on both courses will be totaled to determine the placements.  Two judges will be used and their respective score sheets will be cumulative (i.e., each participant's total score will consist of judge A's score on courses 1 & 2 added to judge B's score on courses 1 & 2).</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>