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Halter Show
Superintendent: Cheryl Tenold, ESS
JUDGE: Sara Jane Maclennan
Shorn & Full Fleece, Huacaya & Suri, Female & Male
Entry Information & Rules
 This show is certified by AOBA and all rules and guidelines will be in accordance with AOBA show rules.
All Exhibitors are responsible for reviewing the current AOBA Show Division Handbook.

Entry fee is $35 per alpaca for the Halter Show and $35 per Production Class entry. Both fees include
the $6 AOBA fee. The Halter Show Entry Form and ARI certificates(s) must be postmarked on or before
September 21st, 2012, or additional fees will apply.
 There is a limit of three entries per owner/farm/entity, per breed type, per gender, per age division, per
color designation, according to the 2012 AOBA Show Division Handbook.
 The halter show is restricted to exhibitors only. Alpacas entered in the halter show must be kept in farm
stalls all weekend.
 A copy of the Valid ARI Registration Certificate must accompany all entries. Alpacas with
pending registration will not be registered for the show. Incomplete entries will not be
processed. Deadline for entries is September 21st, 2012.
 Exhibitors are required by AOBA to provide a copy of the Veterinary Certificate of Inspection which
includes the alpaca’s name and microchip ID numbers and BVDV negative test results, with
testing method (PCR or VI) noted, for each alpaca present at the show to the show
superintendent as part of the show records. A copy of the Veterinary Certificate of Inspection must be
brought to compliance check, Friday, October 19th, to be retained by Show Superintendent. Original
copy of Veterinary Certificate of Inspection must be presented at Vet Check Friday, October
19th.
 ** AOBA BVDV Testing requirement: All alpacas entered in or present at all AOBA Certified
shows must be negative for BVDV by a PCR lab test and said negative results and testing
method shall be indicated on the Veterinary Certificate of Inspection. (VI completed prior to
1/1/10 will be accepted).
 All alpacas must be entered in the name of the owner as listed on the ARI Registration Certificate.
Animals that are in the process of being purchased, or certificates that have not been transferred, must
have an Owner of Record for Show Entry form (download at www.alpacashows.com), signed by the owner
that is listed on the ARI Registration Certificate.
 No animal substitutions will be allowed from the original Halter Show Entry Form, unless an animal
becomes ill and permission is obtained from the Halter Show Superintendent, Cheryl Tenold. Permission
must be obtained prior to October 10th. Additional fees apply. Cheryl@yumedono.com 406/529-1868
 There will be a mandatory exhibitor meeting on Saturday October 20th, at 8 am, in the Show Ring. All
exhibitors and handlers must attend this meeting for announcements.
 The Halter show will be held in one ring on Saturday October 20th and Sunday, October 21st. The show
will begin at 8:30 am on Saturday, and 8:00 am Sunday.
 Participants must have their entries ringside ten minutes prior to the class entering the show ring.
 Bred and Owned Yearling Class is a single entry of a full fleece yearling alpaca. An exhibitor may
enter one alpaca per breed type/gender. The alpaca shown must be from a dam that was owned by
the exhibitor at the time the dam was bred as evidenced on the ARI registration of the yearling. Yearling
must be eligible and entered in the show in their respective full fleece halter class.
 Breeders Best Group of Three Class is comprised of three alpacas that represent the highest quality
production from the breeder’s herd. All three of the alpacas are evaluated simultaneously in the ring and
a collective judgment is made on the group, which is based upon the individual excellence of each alpaca
within the group. Breeder’s Best Three must be eligible and entered in the show in their respective full
fleece halter class. Both genders may be represented. Any age may be represented. The alpacas that
comprise a group do not have to be related. All alpacas must have been bred by and presently owned by
the exhibitor as indicated on the registration certificate. Show entry is made in the name of the breeder
as shown on the ARI registration form. Limit one entry per breeder, per breed type.
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 Get of Sire Class is comprised of three alpacas that are the progeny of the same sire. All three of these
progeny are evaluated simultaneously in the ring and should represent their sire’s ability to transmit his
positive traits to each progeny in a uniform and consistent manner. Alpacas of Get must be eligible and
entered in the show in their respective full fleece halter class. Both genders can be represented, but must
be from three different dams. Show entry is made in the name of the sire on the show entry form and
must be accompanied by a copy of the sire’s ARI Registration Certificate. Limit one entry per sire. The
sire is not shown. If the exhibitor is not the owner of the sire, that exhibitor must obtain the sire owner’s
written permission prior to the time of show entry. Entry is limited to three sire entries per owner.
 Produce of Dam Class is comprised of two alpacas that are the progeny of the same dam. Both of
these progeny are evaluated simultaneously in the ring and should represent their dam’s ability to
transmit her positive traits to each progeny in a uniform and consistent manner. Alpacas of Produce must
be eligible and entered in the show in their respective full fleece halter class. Both genders can be
represented. Show entry is made in the name of the dam on the show entry form and must be
accompanied by a copy of the dam’s ARI Registration Certificate. Limit one entry per dam. The dam is
not shown. If the exhibitor is not the owner of the dam, that exhibitor must obtain the dam owner’s
written permission prior to the time of show entry. Entry is limited to three dam entries per owner.
Class List
Shorn & Full Fleece HUACAYA
Juvenile
101
106
111
116
121
126
131
136
141
146
151
156
161
166
171
176
Yearling
102
107
112
117
122
127
132
137
142
147
152
157
162
167
172
177
2 Year &
Older
103
108
113
118
123
128
133
138
143
148
153
158
163
168
173
178
Color Group
Grey Female
Grey Male
Black Female
Black Male
Brown Female
Brown Male
Fawn Female (DF,MF)
Fawn Male (DF,MF)
Light Female (LF,BG)
Light Male (LF,BG)
White Female
White Male
Indefinite Female
Indefinite Male
Multicolor Female
Multicolor Male
HUACAYA
501
502
503
504
505
Shorn & Full Fleece SURI
Yearling Yearling
3”-no
3-11”
2 Year
max
(under
&
380 days
(over 380
Juvenile
Older
growth)
days)
301
302
303
304
306
307
308
309
311
312
313
314
316
317
318
319
321
322
323
324
326
327
328
329
331
332
333
334
336
337
338
339
341
342
343
344
346
347
348
349
351
352
353
354
356
357
358
359
361
362
363
364
366
367
368
369
371
372
373
374
376
377
378
379
SURI
Produce of Dam
Get of Sire
Breeders Best Three
Bred & Owned Yearling
- Female
Bred & Owned Yearling
- Male
701
702
703
704
705
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Halter Show (cont.)
Color Code Designations for Halter
Classic
Grey
Modern
Grey
Black
Brown
Fawn
Light
White
Indefinite
Multicolor
CDSG
CMSG
CLSG
CDRG
CMRG
CLRG
Classic Dark Silver Grey
Classic Medium Silver Grey
Classic Light Silver Grey
Classic Dark Rose Grey
Classic Medium Rose Grey
Classic Light Rose Grey
MDSG
MMSG
MLSG
MDRG
MMRG
MLRG
TB
BB
DB
MB
LB
DF
MF
LF
Modern Dark Silver Grey
Modern Medium Silver Grey
Modern Light Silver Grey
Modern Dark Rose Grey
Modern Medium Rose Grey
Modern Light Rose Grey
True Black
Bay Black
Dark Brown
Medium Brown
Light Brown
Dark Fawn
Medium Fawn
Light Fawn
BG
WH
ID
IL
PT
PI
FN
APP
Beige
White
Indefinite Dark
Indefinite Light
Pattern
Pinto
Fancy
Appaloosa
Classic Grey
The alpaca must have a predominantly white face.
It may also have white on the brow, front of the
neck (tuxedo) and front of the legs.
Modern Grey
The alpaca’s face must be predominantly any
colors other than white.
(Animal color must still match color chart for grey.)
Juvenile
Yearling
2 Year+
Age Designations
4/20/11 – 10/19/12
10/20/11 – 10/19/10
Born on or before
October 20th, 2010.
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2012 Gold Country Gathering
Judging Assignments and Order of Show
Huacaya & Suri Optional/Production classes will be judged Sunday morning.
Produce of Dam, Get of Sire, Breeders Best Three,
Bred & Owned Yearling Female, Bred & Owned Yearling Male
Shorn Huacaya & Suri
Grey Huacaya Female
Grey Huacaya Male
Grey Suri Female
Grey Suri Male
Dark Huacaya Female
Dark Huacaya Male
Dark Suri Female
Dark Suri Male
Fawn Huacaya Female
Fawn Huacaya Male
Fawn Suri Female
Fawn Suri Male
Light Huacaya Female
Light Huacaya Male
Light Suri Female
Light Suri Male
White Huacaya Female
White Huacaya Male
White Suri Female
White Suri Male
Combined Mixed Huacaya Female
Combined Mixed Huacaya Male
Combined Mixed Suri Female
Combined Mixed Suri Male
Full Fleece Huacaya & Suri
Grey Huacaya Female
Grey Huacaya Male
Grey Suri Female
Grey Suri Male
Black Huacaya Female
Black Huacaya Male
Black Suri Female
Black Suri Male
Brown Huacaya Female
Brown Huacaya Male
Brown Suri Female
Brown Suri Male
Fawn Huacaya Female
Fawn Huacaya Male
Fawn Suri Female
Fawn Suri Male
Light Huacaya Female
Light Huacaya Male
Light Suri Female
Light Suri Male
White Huacaya Female
White Huacaya Male
White Suri Female
White Suri Male
Indefinite Huacaya Female
Indefinite Huacaya Male
Indefinite Suri Female
Indefinite Suri Male
Multicolor Huacaya Female
Multicolor Huacaya Male
Multicolor Suri Female
Multicolor Suri Male
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