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The 8th Annual Canadian National Sale and
Futurity is only 2 weeks away. So
far, we have 207 futurity entries, representing 62
herdsires and 63 farms. They will be competing for
approx $60,000
in prize money awarded by our judges, Val Fullerlove from Great Britain and Peter Kennedy from Australia.
Late entries are being accepted until April l0th and will be charged $200 each (i.e. twice the normal fee).
We have moved to a new building on the Westerner Park grounds, Agricentre East, just south of the Stockman's arena. There is plenty of parking and access to the stalling area on the east and south sides. Trailer parking is on the south side and the main entrance is on the north side.
The Herdsire Calcutta is now a part of the CNASF weekend. Prior to the start of the Futurity, we are giving all participants a chance to bet on who they think will be the Herdsire of our Colour Champions and Supreme Champion Huacaya. Some of the bets will be in the form of a Silent Auction and some will be available in blind envelopes. Look for more info at the Welcome Booth.
The BEST HANDLE Class, decided by a blind-folded judge, is back for a second year!! It should be fun.
Please note: All alpacas entered in the futurity MUST have their CLAA registration complete by Show date. The barn will be open for animals on Thursday afternoon and can arrive as late as Friday afternoon at 3:00pm
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The CNASF Select Auction Sale April 18, 2009 7:00PM
Sale animals can be previewed on the website at www.cnalpaca.com/sale.htm
The Western Livestock
Exchange is powering a live internet broadcast with real
time bidding for our sale. To register for on-line
bidding contact Mark Shologan at: 780-699-5082 or by e-mail:
info@wlex.ca
If you are interested in telephone or Internet bidding, please contact John at (403)938-7639 prior to April 14, so we can help you with temporary boarding and alpaca transport if necessary.
We also offer the services of several certified judges who will be at the event and can give an evaluation of sale animals once they are on site.
Sale animals must be in their stalls for the vet check on Friday afternoon.
And don't forget the 2 Wild Card Entries in the Sale. If your juvenile male or female wins a 1st place ribbon on Saturday, you will be asked if you want to put that alpaca up for a chance at one of the Wild Card entries.
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Seminars & Meals
The schedule of events for the Futurity Weekend is up on the website. Pre-registration is required for meals and seminars. Two seminars are being offered for the price of $60.
Success in Sales & Marketing
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a pro in sales and marketing of livestock. Australian Robert Gane has delivered his presentation in his home country, New Zealand and Britain and received accolades from participants. The objective of the presentation is to provide breeders with the process and skills to develop a maketing plan for their alpaca business. At the end of the day, you WILL be excited about your new ideas and the knowledge you will have to create success on your farm.
Fleece and Fibre Update
How to skirt & prepare a show fleece
An update on Olds Fibre Week
An update from the Fibre Co-op
and more.....
On-line registration for seminars and meals is available until April 14th at www.cnalpaca.com/schedule.htm with payments (by cheque or cash only) to be made at the Show Office in Red Deer.
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