We took 3 alpacas to the Virginia Classic Alpaca Show last weekend, Regal Copper, Tennyson’s Becket and Gabriel. Regal had been to a show in December, so felt much more confident and was able to be the ‘big brother’ for the two younger boys.  We were proud of all of them.  They all did well walking into the ring, standing still (most the time), and allowing the judge to exam them and their lovely fleeces.  We were very proud of them.

Gabriel and Becket brought home 3rd and 4th place ribbons in a competitive, juvenile fawn alpaca class. Becket also won a 3rd place in the Walking Fleece Show. Regal brought home a 5th place in the Breeder’s Bred and Owned, and the group won a third place in the Breeder’s Best Three.

We traveled with the boys from Majestic View Alpacas, Solar Flare and Temeraire, who also did very well.  It was their owners, Kim and Joey Moser, and their first alpaca show.  Everyone seemed to enjoy it.  Flare in particular loved the opportunity to show off.  He’s the son of our impressive herdsire Powergrid and certainly inherited the regal attitude.

The show was a lot of fun.  There is also a llama show that makes up part of the Virginia Classic.  It is always fun to watch.  Llama shows are very different from alpaca shows, and the llamas are quite interesting in their variety.  A costume competition for llamas and alpacas was also part of the show, as was a handcrafts derby.  An all around fun weekend.  You can see more pictures from the show on our Facebook page (no need to join Facebook to see them.)