Howdy. On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to Fort Worth and the 14th Annual TxOLAN Alpaca

Spectacular. We are grateful that you have chosen to spend your weekend with us.

As the cover of this book suggests, for the majority of the every year, Fort Worth is known as

“Cowtown.” Fort Worth earned this name as a result of its location on the Old Chisholm Trail and the

more than 4 million head of Longhorn cattle that were driven through here in the mid and late 1800’s,

some on their way to the railheads in Kansas. But on this weekend, the trails into Fort Worth have

“Longnecks” instead of Longhorns!

We are confident that this year’s show will offer excellent competition. And the alpacas will be evalu-

ated by two of the best judges that AOBA has to offer, Sharon Loner and Tim Lavan.

When you are not competing, please take a few minutes and visit our Vendors who have brought their

businesses to our show. Check out their products and services. I know they will appreciate that.

You have heard it before, because it is profoundly true, alpaca shows run on the fuel of volunteers.

This show is no exception. The Board would like to thank all the volunteers who have already put in

many hours in preparation for the show, with many more to go before the show concludes on Sunday

afternoon. If you are one of our guests, take a minute to thank some of the volunteers you will inter-

act with this weekend. Your appreciation of their efforts will be the “compensation” they will receive.

I would also like to offer a special “thank you” to all of our Show Sponsors. We are grateful for you.

Please know that we really do depend on you to make this show an economic success for the TxOLAN

Alpaca Association.

Finally, please let the Show Staff or the members of the Board know if there is anything that we can do

to make your show more enjoyable. Best of luck to everyone in the show rings.

Chuck Thomas

TxOLAN President

A Message from our TxOLAN President: Chuck ThomasA Message from our TxOLAN President: Chuck ThomasA Message from our TxOLAN President: Chuck Thomas

And our Event Coordinator: Debbie PresleyAnd our Event Coordinator: Debbie PresleyAnd our Event Coordinator: Debbie Presley

Welcome to the 14th annual TxOLAN Alpaca Spectacular. Speaking for most of those involved in the

show over the years, this show is truly a labor of love for alpacas and all things alpaca!

The show would not be possible without the support of three groups of people: Volunteers. We just could not pull off a show of this caliber without the awesome group of volunteers

that we have. Many of our volunteers step up every year and know that you are so appreciated! This

year we have many that are new to volunteering and we say, "Thank You & welcome aboard"

Our Sponsors, again your continued support is appreciated and I urge everyone to go by and visit with

our sponsors and thank them for helping make our show possible.

Last, but not least, our participants. We know that for most of you, Fort Worth is not just around the

corner. Thank you for making the drive and sharing your alpacas with us.

Enjoy the show and have fun!

Debbie Presley

Event Coordinator

President — Chuck Thomas

Hill Country Alpacas

830-589-7750

Vice President — Joel Plummer

Hummers Homestead Alpacas

512-801-3644

Treasurer — Deb Wroblewski

Twin Buttes Alpaca Ranch

325-468-2790

Secretary — Anne Stallcup

Que Sera Alpacas

505-310-3369

Member at Large — Jim Wroblewski

TBAR Alpacas

325-468-2790

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Event Coordinator Debbie Presley, Copper Hill Ranch

Volunteer Coordinator Linda Weber, Serendipity Alpaca Ranch

Advertising Denise Reiling, Reiling Ranch Alpacas

Arts & Education Gina Glasscock, Legendary Alpacas

Auction Sherry Miller, Fox Island Alpacas

Auctioneer Jimmy Gibson, Fire Dance Ranch

Barn Manager Jim Conkle, DJ's Classic Alpacas

Color Check Bill Beranek & Mario Garcia, Rancho Inca Alpacas

Caterer Coordinator Sherry Miller, Fox Island Alpacas

Fashion Show Kristy Gibson, Fire Dance Ranch

Fleece Show Super Lynn Betts, Tejas Alpacas

Fleece Show Assistant Debbie Conkle, DJ's Classic Alpacas

Health Check Joel Plummer, Hummers Homestead Alpacas

Hospitality Linda Weber, Serendipity Alpaca Ranch

Photo Competition Jeannie Sylvester, Sylvester Ranch Alpacas

Program Denise Reiling, Reiling Ranch Alpacas

Registration Lanell McMahon, Peeka Ranch

Show Ring Mike Swango, Eye of the Needle Alpacas and More

Show Assistance The Cal Farley Group & Ellis County 4-H

Show Superintendent Sue Ives, SSI & Company

Spin-off Coordinator Debbie Wroblewski, Twin Buttes Alapca Ranch

Vendor Coordinator Debbie Presley, Copper Hill Ranch

Website Jim Wroblewski, Twin Buttes Alpaca Ranch

2013 Volunteers2013 Volunteers2013 Volunteers

Event Coordinator Debbie Presley, Copper Hill Ranch

Volunteer Coordinator Linda Weber, Serendipity Alpaca Ranch

Advertising Denise Reiling, Reiling Ranch Alpacas

Arts & Education Gina Glasscock, Legendary Alpacas

Auction Sherry Miller, Fox Island Alpacas

Auctioneer Jimmy Gibson, Fire Dance Ranch

Barn Manager Jim Conkle, DJ's Classic Alpacas

Color Check Bill Beranek & Mario Garcia, Rancho Inca Alpacas

Caterer Coordinator Sherry Miller, Fox Island Alpacas

Fashion Show Kristy Gibson, Fire Dance Ranch

Fleece Show Super Lynn Betts, Tejas Alpacas

Fleece Show Assistant Debbie Conkle, DJ's Classic Alpacas

Health Check Joel Plummer, Hummers Homestead Alpacas

Hospitality Linda Weber, Serendipity Alpaca Ranch

Photo Competition Jeannie Sylvester, Sylvester Ranch Alpacas

Program Denise Reiling, Reiling Ranch Alpacas

Registration Lanell McMahon, Peeka Ranch

Show Ring Mike Swango, Eye of the Needle Alpacas and More

Show Assistance The Cal Farley Group & Ellis County 4-H

Show Superintendent Sue Ives, SSI & Company

Spin-off Coordinator Debbie Wroblewski, Twin Buttes Alapca Ranch

Vendor Coordinator Debbie Presley, Copper Hill Ranch

Website Jim Wroblewski, Twin Buttes Alpaca Ranch

Schedule of EventsSchedule of EventsSchedule of Events Times and Location Subject to Change

Friday, March 1, 2013

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Check-in for Halter

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Alpaca Fleece Show (Closed to the Public) McFarland Room

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Arts & Education French Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch (Free for Volunteers/Staff, other attendees can purchase) Show Office

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Arts & Education French Room

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pam Bush – “The Upswing of Retail Alpaca Products in the U.S.” French Room

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Meet & Greet (Food/Cash Bar) & Herdsire Parade Watt Arena

7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Members Only Annual TxOLAN Meeting Watt Arena

Saturday, March 2, 2013

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Exhibitors Meeting Watt Arena

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Alpaca Halter Show Watt Arena

Fleece Show Open to the Public McFarland Room

Silent Auction Moncrief Building

Open Market Vendors Watt Concourse Area

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Livestock 101 for Beginners Watt Arena

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacafest Exercise Arena

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Textile 101 French Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch free for exhibitors, vendors & volunteers French Room

1:00 PM – Completion Group, Production, Performance & Obstacle Classes followed by regular Halter

Classes

Watt Arena

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Textile 101 French Room

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Livestock 101 for Intermediate Watt Arena

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacafest Exercise Arena

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Dinner (Fee) Pioneer Palace

Fashion Show Pioneer Palace

7:30 PM Live Auction Pioneer Palace

Sunday, March 3, 2013

8:00 AM Alpaca Halter Show Watt Arena

Fleece Show Open to the Public McFarland Room

Open Market Vendors Watt Concourse Area

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Silent Auction Moncrief Building

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch (On Your Own)

1:00 PM – Completion Alpaca Halter Show Watt Arena

TxOLAN 2013 Certified AOBA Show JudgesTxOLAN 2013 Certified AOBA Show JudgesTxOLAN 2013 Certified AOBA Show Judges

Tim Lavan, along with his wife, Cindy and their two boys have been breeding and raising alpacas

at Chase Tavern Farm in midcoast Maine since 1993. He is an AOBA certified halter, fleece and

performance judge trainer and has judged and evaluated

thousands of alpacas in and outside the USA. Tim has judged

more than 50 alpaca shows. He has written articles for Al-

pacas Magazine and has given lectures for numerous

camelid organizations. Chase Tavern Farm is home to more

than 60 alpacas, both suri and huacaya. Tim is a full time al-

paca farmer and is active in most of the daily activities on

the farm.

Sharon Loner and her husband, Frank, purchased their first alpacas in 1993 and are the owners of

Mile High Alpacas located in Parker, CO. Sharon soon learned that raising these beautiful animals

was her calling and within three years she left her professional ca-

reer to become an alpaca rancher full time.

Sharon is both AOBA and Internationally Certified to judge fleece and

halter alpaca shows. In 2004 she completed her international train-

ing through the International Alpaca Judging School (IAJS) located in

Peru by Maggie Krieger and Dr. Julio Sumar and that same year be-

came AOBA certified. She remains an active farm member in the Al-

paca Breeders of the Rockies (ABR) and has served as a director for

the Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America (AFCNA).

Sharon graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bache-

lors Degree in Secondary Education and Textiles. Sharon and Frank

have two daughters currently attending the University of Colorado

located in Boulder, CO. She and Frank are enjoying the second phase

in their lives as empty nesters.

Sharon’s goal while in the show ring is to see that every exhibitor

and their alpaca are comfortable, relaxed, and at the same time having an enjoyable experi-

ence. She makes sure each and every alpaca is evaluated fairly and honestly on a comparative

basis.

4-Footed Fiber Dog Sweater

Adobe Farms Alpacas & Mary Andrews Mile High Balistrari breeding

American Livestock Magazine & Publishing $750.00 Certificate-Full Page Color

Ad

Andean Royalty Mens Sweater

Andean Royalty Ladies Sweater

Andean Royalty Winter Cap

Autum Sun Alpacas Wolf Den's Dark Secret breeding

Choice Alpaca Footwear Alpaca Socks

Dusty Creek Ranch Roto Zip Saw Kit w/Dremel

Ezid LLC $50 Certificate toward chips for al-

pacas

Fire Dance Ranch CCNF Sovereign Knight breeding

Flying Dutchman, Crescent Moon Alpacas,

Camelidynamics

Education with a Destination Package

Fox Island Alpacas Alpaca Socks

Fox Island Alpacas Baby Sweater

Fox Island Alpacas Felted Fabric

Legendary Apacas of Texas - Corey Glasscock Donegal breeding

Legendary Apacas of Texas Alpaca Rug

Legendary Apacas of Texas Alpaca Rug II

Legendary Apacas of Texas Alpaca Wreath

MezzaLuna Alpaca Ranch Alpaca fiber in Bird Feeder

MezzaLuna Alpaca Ranch Alpaca drier balls

Our Field Of Dreams Alpaca cowboy hat

Peruvian Atelier' Alpaca Sweater

Que Sera Alpacas Custom made, hand spun scarf

Rafter DS Ranch Alpacas Apple Pie Moonshine

Reiling Ranch Alpacas John Deere Pathway Lights

Snow Diamond Alpacas Snow Diamond Petraeus breeding

Sylvester Alpacas Bird Feeder

Timber Lodge Alpacas Snowmass Matrix Freedom breeding

Unicorn Fibre 1 Set Fibre Wash, Rinse & Power

Scrub

Wise Liquors Variety of Wine

Xanadu Alpacas Heart Monitor Wrist Watch

Generous Donors Donated Item

Live Auction Herdsire Breeding DonationsLive Auction Herdsire Breeding DonationsLive Auction Herdsire Breeding Donations

Silent Auction Herdsire Breeding DonationsSilent Auction Herdsire Breeding DonationsSilent Auction Herdsire Breeding Donations

Our five state region is committed to the success of our youth through live-

stock exposure, class room education, and hands on training. Our yearly

show offers fun for the whole family. You will fall in love and in leave in awe

of these animals as well as have a supreme appreciation for the world’s fin-

est sustainable fleece product. Our goal is to be a resource for all young-

sters looking to further their Agri-Science/Textile Design education.

Alpacas offer more career directions than can be listed.

LIVE STOCK JUDGING 101 FREE

Learn the qualities looked for in breeding and show stock using an alpaca as an example. Use livestock judg-

ing as a tool to pay for your education. Many opportunities for scholarships to major colleges with the partici-

pation in team judging. Beginner and Intermediate classes available. Seating limited. Prizes include $150.00

to $500.00 in scholarship donations as well as gift certificates for competition placement.

TEXTILE CLASS 101 FREE

Learn how to identify and class natural fibers, career opportunities available and educational direction for

design and textile markets. Beginner and Intermediate classes available. Seating limited.

Textile competition will be available for ribbons and scholarships.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST YOUTH FREE- INTERMEDIATE $10.00

Sign up to schedule a visit to our host farms and snap to your hearts content. Choose your favorite and enter

to win. Prizes include: Digital Photography classes, Gift Certificates and Shutter Bug digital albums.

Arts and EducationArts and EducationArts and Education

Pacafest 2013Pacafest 2013Pacafest 2013 A one-day program for kids of all ages and open to the public. Pacafest 2013 will offer youngsters and adults

the opportunity to learn, laugh, and love. New games and classes every hour. Sign up now to hold your spot

for the first of it’s kind. Live entertainment, fun competitions and prizes. Come laugh with us.

Kiss a Paca - Pimp Yo Pakah - Alpaca my bags - Save the drama for the Llama - Peace, Love Alpacas

Many Thanks to Our 1st Annual Pacafest Sponsors!Many Thanks to Our 1st Annual Pacafest Sponsors!Many Thanks to Our 1st Annual Pacafest Sponsors!

The Lanier Law FirmThe Lanier Law Firm

Tractor Supply Co.Tractor Supply Co.

Rock Creek AlpacasRock Creek Alpacas

Legendary Alpacas of TexasLegendary Alpacas of Texas

PRESENTING:PRESENTING:PRESENTING:

The 2013 TxOLAN SpectacularThe 2013 TxOLAN SpectacularThe 2013 TxOLAN Spectacular

Fleece ShowFleece ShowFleece Show

Open to the PublicOpen to the PublicOpen to the Public

Saturday March 2ndSaturday March 2ndSaturday March 2nd

& & &

Sunday March 3rdSunday March 3rdSunday March 3rd

McFarland RoomMcFarland RoomMcFarland Room

Alpaca FactsAlpaca FactsAlpaca Facts Physical Characteristics:

Two kinds of Alpacas: Huacaya (wah-KI'-ya) and Suri (surrey)

Huacaya fiber is short, dense, crimpy and gives a woolly appearance

Suri fiber is silky and resembles pencil-like locks

Short and low set tail

Soft padded feet with two toes

No horns, hooves, claws or incisors

Eat grass and chew cud

Adult alpacas generally weigh between 150 and 200 lbs.

Average height is 36 inches at the withers

Have three stomachs

Adaptable to any climate

History:

Members of the Camelid family

Native to Andean Mountain range of South America

Primarily found in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile

Provided clothing and transportation to the Incas

First commercially imported into the United States in 1984

Current figures note over 100,000 registered alpacas in the U.S.

Reproduction

Average lifespan is about 20 years

Gestation is 11.5 months

Female alpaca normally gives birth, without assistance, in the daylight hours

Baby alpacas are called crias

Have single births. Twins are extremely rare. Most recent figures note 1 in 2000 is a twin

Behavior:

Alert, intelligent, curious, and predictable

Social animals that seek companionship

Communicate by softly humming

Also communicate with neck posturing, ear and tail positioning and head tilt

Deposit their odorless bean-like pellets in concentrated areas

Maintenance/Care:

Sheared without harm every 12 to 18 months

Require minimal fencing. They can be pastured at 5-10 per acre

Virtually disease-resistant animals

Require annual vaccinations with tetanus and other locally appropriate vaccines

Need routine parasite control

Need occasional nail and/or teeth trimming

Fiber:

In ancient times, alpaca fiber was known as the "Fiber of Gods"

Compared to cashmere

Stronger, lighter yet warmer than wool

Hypo-allergenic and contains no lanolin

Naturally fire-retardant

Comes in 22 natural colors

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VendorsVendorsVendors

Circle of Dreams Ranch - Alpaca Fleece, Roving, Jewelry, Purses, Wallets

The Shepherd’s Mill - Fiber Processing, Fiber Arts, Yarn

Lael Alpaca - Alpaca Clothing, Jewelry, Purses, Wallets

Prairie States Insurance - Alpaca Insurance

Classic Alpaca - Quality Wholesale Alpaca Clothing & Accessories

Kritter Keeper - Wade Presley

International Gift - Alpaca Clothing, Jewelry, Purses, Bags, & Ponchos

Images of the Heart & Soul - Alpaca Jewelry

Quality Llama & Alpaca Products

A very special THANK YOU to those who helped make our Fashion Show a success!

GOLDGOLDGOLD EYE OF THE NEEDLE ALPACAS & MORE

Mike and Michelle Swango

SILVERSILVERSILVER TIERRA PROMETIDA

Kern and Rhonda Deschner

PEEKA RANCH

Philip and LaNell McMahon

BRONZEBRONZEBRONZE BLUE GATE ALPACAS

Ann Burnette and Rey Garcia

FOX ISLAND ALPACAS

Sherry and Tim Miller

NORTEX ALPACAS

Darrell and Jennifer Bost

QUE SERA ALPACAS

Anne Stallcup

MEET & GREETMEET & GREETMEET & GREET HILL COUNTRY ALPACAS

Leigh and Chuck Thomas

TWIN BUTTES ALPACA RANCH

Jim and Deb Wroblewski

TWO HEARTS ALPACA RANCH

Harriet Neubauer

REGISTRATION BAGSREGISTRATION BAGSREGISTRATION BAGS KRITTER KEEPER

Wade Presley Color Champion ClassColor Champion ClassColor Champion Class

BLACK FOREST ALPACAS - Greg and Sandy Smith

TEJAS ALPACAS - Lynn Betts

SERENDIPITY ALPACA RANCH - Jim Barr and Linda Weber

Halter ClassHalter ClassHalter Class

ROYAL OAKS ALPACAS - Donna and Alex Lamarche

WILD HAIR ALPACAS - Peter and Barbara Ziek