Melfort 2003

We always enjoy the show in Melfort!  The people attending the exhibition are very curious and friendly, and a good deal of our day is spent talking to people about the wonderful animals we are showing.

This is our faithful show clerk, Scott.  Somehow throughout the entire show he manages to remain calm and unruffled.  Usually by the end of the show the only two people on the field who don't look frazzled are Scott and the Judge!

Participants are always given an opportunity to walk the course before the show.  This is a great help to all handlers, and gives the public a chance to see the quality of animals that will be showing.

The Judge will have the handlers move in a variety of patterns, and sometimes more than once.  This is done so the animals can be seen from all angles.

There is a lot of behind the scenes work at a show, and some of it right out in the open!  A new obstacle course must be created for each level of difficulty.  As soon as the first level is complete, the Obstacle Crew jumps into action, and within 10 minutes the next class is ready to begin.

Normally fenced off areas keep the animals in one place.....

Costume Class is always a big hit for the crowd!

If you would like to see more pictures from the 2003 Melfort Llama show, please click here.  Warning! There are a large number of photos, the page will load slowly.