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Alpaca Yarn

We have a very comprehensive education programme here at Meon Valley Alpacas for 2012. These include our Beginners Day Course, 'An Introduction to Alpacas' covering all aspects of Alpaca Ownership from Field Maintenance to Breeding Decisions, ideal for those thinking about keeping alpacas or new owners. An excellent mix of practical hands-on with the alpacas outside and theory with slide presentation in our purpose built training room. Plus one day seminars on Alpaca Evaluation, Breeding and showing with Industry Experts. We have some residential places available for all our courses.

Saturday 4th February 2012 "Alpaca Evaluation" with Liz Barlow

We have one of our British Judge Liz Barlow coming to Meon Valley Alpacas to give the new one day British Alpaca Society (BAS) Alpaca Evaluation for Breeders Course. Limited to just 12 places, this is a fabulous days education, not to be missed, all classroom based, so we will be cosy in the training room whatever the weather's doing outside - lunch and refreshments included. Please get in touch to find out more and book your place soon. £60 per person including lunch.

Saturday 3rd March 2012 "An Introduction to Alpacas" with Karen & Peter Oglesby

Alpaca management how to look after alpacas day to day and routine husbandry to keep them healthy. We cover vaccinations, worming, toenail trimming, teeth care, nutrition and feeding, shearing, biosecurity, breeding. Learning takes place in the lecture room and on our farm with the alpacas.
Financial considerations whether keeping a couple as field pets or when starting up an alpaca business.
Handling systems - a look around Meon Valley Alpacas to see how we run our herd, discussing fencing, catch areas, shelters, field maintenance, farm set-up and equipment etc.
Fleece and conformation - what to look for when buying an alpaca. Alpaca assessments- a practical session with hands-on look and feel of the differences in conformation and fleece.
Viewing of Meon Valley Sale alpacas.
The course fee of £40 per person £60 per couple which includes lunch and refreshments. The day starts at 10 am and finishes around 4 pm.Courses fill quickly, so please check for availability and request a booking form. We're also happy to give courses tailor made to suit your requirments... perhaps on halter training, identifying fleece characteristics and how to skirt a fleece, or preparation for a show, etc. If you would like a private course then please contact us to arrange a date. Cost for a half day £100 per family.

Toe nail trimming. One of the important routine husbandry tasks we demonstrate along with how to catch, halter, lead, administer medicines etc...

Saturday 10th March 2012 "Training your alpaca for Shows" with Jay Holland

This is a one day course taken by Judge and Qualified Camelidynamics Alpaca Trainer Jay Holland. Training Alpacas for Showing and Show Etiquette. very much a hands-on with the alpacas and will be fun and fascinating. £60 per person including lunch.

Wednesday 28 March 2012 "Breeders Seminar" with Nick Harrington-Smith

We are hosting a one day Seminar for the Southern Alpaca Group which is top be given by International Judge Nick Harrington Smith which is designed to help better understand how to select and breed successfully for the bloodstock market and the fibre industry. Gain an insight into the importance and relationship of those traits most important to all markets. £60 per person including lunch.

For details and to reserve your place on any of the above courses, please email or call Karen.