ALPACA FIBER ANALYSIS SEMINAR
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2008
8:30 AM TO 3:00 PM
This is a great step by step hands-on clinic presented by: Wade Gease, AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge & Trainer.
RainShadow Alpaca Company presents this one day intensive clinic to obtain the inside view from an AOBA certified fleece, & Halter judge/trainer and alpaca owner on what alpaca fiber is all about.
Come and refine your knowledge of what makes alpaca fiber so incredible.
- Learn to identify what is a superior, average & mediocre characteristic displayed on the AOBA fleece scorecard.
- Learn about crimp styles/locks, brightness/luster, density and gain an understanding where your alpacas measure up.
- Learn how to estimate microns with your own eyes and fingers!
- Why are some characteristics favored over others? Do some characteristics support each other? What are they and is there scientific evidence for the differences? What do the new skin biopsy tests tell us?
- Grow your knowledge and confidence with this hands-on experience as you go through examples.
As an extra benefit feel free to bring one of your own fleeces to be evaluated!
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Seminar Cost: $120/person or $200/couple
Includes luncheon, refreshments and hand outs
Class size is limited to ensure individual attention--reserve your space now.
RainShadow Alpaca Company
4201 Fairview Road
Reno, NV 89511
Ranch: (775) 852-5401
Cell: (775) 843-1361
rsalpaca@charter.net
NOTE: If you are involved in the Bare Naked Alpaca Sale this same weekend at the Lazy K Ranch, accommodations can be made to leave your alpacas until after the clinic.