| For downloads (in Microsoft Word) of all official Llama Canada show rules and forms, and also for templates which may be useful for Judge's Books, Prize Lists and Programs, etc, click HERE |
| A LLAMA SHOW PRIMER |
| There are several different ways to show llamas in Canada. For general Show Rules, click here. Here's a brief description of each part. |
| FLEECE CLASSES For Fleece Rules click here. | |
| This is the easiest way to show llamas - the fleece goes to the show all by itself! The main body of fibre is sheared off the llama, rolled cut-side-out, put in a clear plastic bag, and entered in the show. The art of showing fleece is deciding exactly how much to show and how clean to make it. The greater the weight of fleece, the better, but not only are fleeces judged on HAND (feel), FINENESS, LUSTRE, and CHARACTER, but on UNIFORMITY of hand, fineness, lustre, and character, so not submitting the lower legs and other parts that don't contribute to the uniformity of the overall fleece is a good idea. Cleanliness is important, but not important enough for you to wash it or blow all the crimp out of it. Fleece classes are divided into Llama Fleece and Suri Llama Fleece, though all shows might not have both, and from there divided into First Shearing, Second Shearing, and Subsequent Shearings. No fleece that has been growing on a llama for over 15 months can be shown. Fleeces earn points according to how many other fleeces they beat. Points are earned toward a FLEECE CHAMPIONSHIP (15 points) or a SUPREME FLEECE CHAMPIONSHIP (30 points). When a llama has earned a Fleece Championship, she's entitled to use the initials FCh (or SFCh for a Supreme Champion) in front of her name. |
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| HALTER CLASSES For Halter Rules, click here. | |
| In Halter Classes, the llama is judged on her structure and movement - how her topline balances the length of her neck, how straight her legs are, how smooth her movement. How much, in other words, she looks like a llama should look. There are four judging divisions: FEMALE, MALE, SURI and NON-BREEDING (which is for males or females that are neutered or registered as non-breeding animals). Halter shows must offer at least three of the four divisions. Female and Male classes are further divided into LIGHT FIBRE, MEDIUM FIBRE, and HEAVY FIBRE. |
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| Presumably this was a Halter Class and not a Showmanship class or, in spite of the heat, we'd be better dressed! | |
| Medium and Heavy Fibre classes are judged on structure and movement AND 20% on the quality of their fibre. Non-Breeding classes are also judged on the animal's temperament. After that, Female, Male, Suri and Non-Breeding classes are divided into Juvenile (5-12 months), Yearling (12-24 months), and Adult (over 24 months). Female Light, Female Medium, Female Heavy, Male Light, Male Medium, Male Heavy, and Non-Breeding age winners come together to determine GRAND CHAMPION and RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION in each class. In order to earn a HALTER CHAMPIONSHIP, or NON-BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP, a llama must earn 15 points with at least 3 Grand Champion wins (or 30 and 3 for a Supreme), and is thereafter entitled to use the initials HCh or NBCh in front of her name. |
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| SHOWMANSHIP For Showmanship Rules, click here. | |
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Humans are judged in Showmanship classes. The llamas only assist. Handlers are judged on TEAMWORK with their llama, ATTIRE and PRESENCE, llama GROOMING and PRESENTATION, ability to FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, and ability to answer a skill-testing QUESTION. Showmanship is divided into PeeWee (not judged), between 6 and 8 years, JUNIOR - 6 to 10 years, INTERMEDIATE - 11 to 12 years, SENIOR - 13 to 17 years, and ADULT - 18 or over. 15 points earns a Showmanship Award Of Merit. |
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OBSTACLE CLASSES For general Performance Rules, click here. For specific Obstacle Class rules, click here. |
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| Here's where I have the most fun! In order to pass and get a "leg" in an Obstacle Class, a llama-handler team must get at least 70 points out of 100, and at least half the points in each exercise. Three "legs" gives a title: Obstacle Level One (OL1), Obstacle Level Two (OL2), or Obstacle Level Three (OL3). A llama can't compete in OL2 until she's earned OL1, or in OL3 until she's earned OL2. Click the links to see photos. | ||
OBSTACLE ONE Dry Surface Change 2 Solid Jumps Speed Change |
OBSTACLE TWO Catch Pen Backup Chute Bent Tunnel Bar Jumps Designated Pattern Stand on Platform Trailer |
OBSTACLE THREE Catch pen2 Backup with corner Crumpled Tarp Forehand turn in tire Kush on platform Pace change with stop Stand for examination Tire Walk2 Triple combination jump Water hazard |
PACK OBSTACLE CLASSES For Pack Obstacle Class Rules,click here. |
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| Intended as an introduction to packing, Pack Obstacle challenges the llama's calmness and willingness in the face of obstacles and while carrying varying weights. A llama must be at least 1 year old to enter Level 1, and 2 years old to enter Level 2. Titles are PL1, PL2, and PL3. Click the links to see photos. | ||
| PACK ONE (10 pounds) Tie up & examine tack Foot pickup Backup Chute Deadfall Double solid jump Trailer Narrow space Speed Change Tunnel Tie Out |
PACK TWO (20 pounds) Group tack up Group foot pickup Group walk in line Backup with corner Bent tunnel Deadfall2 Load Object in Pack Walk the plank Water hazard |
PACK THREE (40 pounds) Group tie out Group tack up Group 4-foot pickup Wind tunnel Walk by Hazard Load additional weight & object Kush with weights Pack undress Load in truck Selected exercise |
There are also driving classes under construction. |
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And then, of course, the costume classes, Musical Kush Contest, and other fun events! |
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