S&P FINAL Autumn 06 - the Hawkesbury Blue Mountains Alpaca ...

NEWSLETTER of the HAWKESBURY - BLUE MOUNTAINS REGION 

of the Australian Alpaca Association Inc 

Spits & Pieces 

Volume 12 : Issue 1 Autumn, 2006 

“They tell me there’s an article on showring 

etiquette in this issue.” 

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Spits & Pieces


Contents 

Committee - One Position Left Page 4 

From the Editor Page 5 

Why Is It Now Called Teepee? Pages 6 & 7 

Introducing...........The McAuslands Pages 8 , 9 & 10 

Calendar Page 10 

Stork Talk - My Brilliant Cria Page 12 

Teepee Pages 17, 18, 19 & 20 

The 3P’s of Showmanship Pages 22 & 23 

When I’m Not With My Alpacas I …….. Pages 24, 25 & 27 

Kerrie & Warren’s Merchandise Page 26 

The Big Heart of Keiana Lodge Page 28 

Improve Your Land & Get Paid For Doing It! Pages 29 & 30 

Contribute & Advertise Page 30 

Service Directory Page 31 

Advertisers 

AAFT Pg 11 Ngullaminya insert 

Booyong Pg 21 Paca Chicks Pg 16 

CAMELIDynamics Pg 10 Patagonia Pg 13 

Follyfoot Pg 15 Regal House Pg 2 

Foxdale Pg 12 Regal House & Alleena Pg 32 

Ironbark Ridge Pg 14 Wandeen insert 

Kurralea inserts Westwood Pg 16 

DISCLAIMER 

The Editor and the Committee of the Hawkesbury-Blue Mountains Region of the Australian Alpaca 

Association Inc assume no responsibility whatsoever for accuracy of material in this magazine. 

COPYRIGHT 

The material published in Spits & Pieces is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced in whole 

or part without the prior written permission of the editor. 

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President 

Matt Ridley 

Vice President 

Russel Fawcett 

Secretary (minutes) 

Carol Ridley 

Secretary (contacts) 

Brian Woodhouse-Young 

Treasurer 

Veronica Graham 

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Committee: 

02 9411 7236 (PH) 

02 9262 6998 (FAX) 

Blaydon@bigpond.net.au 

02 9300 8387 (PH) 

02 9300 8387 (FAX) 

russelfawcett@bigpond.com 

02 9411 7236 (PH) 

02 9262 6998 (FAX) 

Blaydon@bigpond.net.au 

02 4754 1293 (PH) 

v.a.graham@bigpond.com.au 

Education & Training Position Vacant 

Library 

Judi Johnston 

Marketing 

Bernhard Koch 

Immediate Past 

President 

Graeme Dickson 

02 4571 2362 (PH) 

why@talamasca-stud.com.au 

02 9440 2188 (PH) 

kaley@idx.com.au 

02 4567 2029 (PH) 

02 4567 2029 (FAX) 

tomahfarm@hawknet.com.au 

02 4576 5048 (PH) 

02 4576 6152 (FAX) 

warralinga@fastlink.com.au 


Committee 

Property 

Noel Waller 

Merchandise 

Kerrie & Warren Elgar 

Teepee 

Bronwyn Davey 

Bushfire Evacuation 

Fiona Maxwell 

Non-Member Shearing 

Pam Thomas 

R.A.S Committee 

Richard Bird 

Cheryl Kosaras 

Jeanne Brown 

S&P Editor 

H-BM Webmaster 

John Hay 

Advertising Rates 

Auxiliaries: 

Members Non-Members 

Full Page $50 $80 

1/2 Page $25 $50 

Business Card $15 $20 

Insert $45 $60 

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alpaca@lanscape.net.au 

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fiona.maxwell@diageo.com 

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gorgealpacas@bigpond.com 

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alleena@zeta.org.au 

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02 9653 2277 (FAX) 

alpacas@tpg.com.au

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One of these days I’m going to do it - I’m 

going to get this wee beastie “put to bed” 

at least a couple of days before it has to go 

to the printers. That’s the problem though, 

I just love the sound of deadlines whizzing 

passed. 

Methinks that, despite all the effing & 

blinding that Sue has had to put up with, 

this issue contains something of interest to 

you, dear breeder. 

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Delighted that Rosemary & John Smith of 

Sunnyvale Alpacas have found their slice 

of heaven, albeit out of the region. At first 

I thought the were heading off to cheese 

country, but it turned out to be Bigga, not 

Bega! 

Many thanks to them both for their efforts 

over the years, both in the roles of FLO 

and Treasurer. Good luck, and keep in 

touch. 

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Next time you feel depressed because your 

mums don’t seem able to get the plumbing 

right or it only seems to rain on the eve of 

a show, spare a thought for new breeder 

Barbara Hyatt of Hyatt Alpacas. I won’t 

go into all the details, but when it comes to 

bad luck, she’s had it in spades. Hopefully 

the future holds a lot more promise. 

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From The Editor 

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The silly season has crept up upon us 

again, and it’s all hands to the wheel to 

ensure that the H-BM shows go to our 

usual standard. I know what you’re 

thinking, if only I had more time, I’d love 

to do my share. 

Don’t despair - you can always replace 

your physical efforts with fund-raising. 

Get out there and sell some raffle tickets! 

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I think it’s time to get down off my soap 

box. Before I go, a big cheer for Alice 

Dryburgh of Sayantsi Alpacas. She 

entered alpaca craft exhibits at the 

recent shows at both Rylstone and Sofala 

and walked away with broad ribbons. A 

great effort. 

Champion Handspun Article - Rylstone Show 2006 

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Why Is It Now Called Teepee?


So now you know …………...Ed 

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Diane: I grew up in Arncliffe in the inner 

suburbs of Sydney on one of the few small 

acreages around with my Dutch parents 

who ran the renowned “Shetland 

Ponyland Express” and also a Ju-Jitsu 

(self defence) School. 

After leaving high school I have tried 

many avenues in life, gaining experience in 

several positions such as, a Salesperson for 

a Saddlery called JP Talty’s in the City, a 

Retail Manageress for Hallmark Cards & 

Gifts, a Floor Supervisor for Peppers 

Fairmont Resort at Leura, Accounts 

Receivable in a automotive company, and 

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Introducing..............................Diane & Daniel McAusland 

You may have noticed, we’ve got a few new bodies on the Committee or in special 

roles. Some are new to the region, others are new to the industry. Over the next 

few issues I’ll be asking them to provide brief biographies so that we can all get to 

know them better. 

In this issue we meet Diane & Daniel McAusland who, despite being newcomers, 

have taken on the task of organizing this year’s Alpaca Fiesta & Auction. 

now for the last 7 years a Publishing Hand 

for Nationwide News at Chullora. 

I had seen alpacas quite some years ago at 

Penrith Panthers, and fell in love with the 

inquisitive and beautiful animals, but at 

that stage in my life they were financially 

unaffordable. 

Daniel: I grew up in the Macarthur 

district in the south west of Sydney where 

I was surrounded by grazing cows in the 

distance until what I call, “Legoland” was 

established and formed what is now 

suburbia. 

(Continued on page 9)


(Continued from page 8) After a couple of months of a lot of 

After my schooling I have also tried many 

avenues in life and have gained experience, 

in the RAN specialising in Mine Warfare 

and travelling around the coastal waters of 

Australia, as a Structural Steel Estimator 

for Tubemakers/BHP at Regents Park, as a 

Arborist/Horticulturist Tradesman for 

various private and government bodies, as a 

Stores Coordinator for Nationwide News at 

Chullora (where Diane & myself met 

approximately 5 years ago), and now 

recently as the Perpetual 

Stocktaker/Inventory Controller for 

Vinidex at Smithfield. 

Growing up in a semi rural environment I 

have always been interested in looking for a 

new rural industry to break into, as opposed 

to the traditional farming of sheep and 

cattle, where I stumbled across alpacas. 

However, like Diane, due to financial 

reasons alpacas have been a little out of my 

reach until now. 

In 2004 Diane and myself ventured to the 

Easter Show where we stumbled across the 

Alpaca pavilion. There we met Jillian 

Nicholas of Belgrave Park Alpacas. 

We got talking for hours and were amazed 

to find out that the price of alpacas were 

now a lot more affordable. After much 

discussion Jill invited us out to her property 

at Hartley. She also mentioned to us about 

the up and coming New Breeders’ Seminar, 

and also the Alpaca Production Course run 

through Richmond TAFE, which we were 

now quite keen to sign up for. 

talking and decision making between 

ourselves, Diane & myself ventured out 

to Hartley to visit Jill, and wouldn’t you 

know it, we left there having purchased 

5 female huacayas, with 3 being 

pregnant. We left all there on agistment 

until we could find a place to 

accommodate Diane and myself and our 

newly formed family, the alpacas. From 

that day we have never looked back! 

Later that year in October I proposed to 

Diane for her hand in marriage on a hot 

air balloon ride travelling over Camden, 

and of course she said yes. We married 

in May 2005 at Gledswood Homestead 

and Winery at Catherine Fields. 

It wasn’t long though before we were 

missing our animals and had to bring 

them home, and funny enough when 

Diane & myself went out to pick up our 

herd of 5 from Jill, we left there with a 

float filled with 8, an addition of 3 males. 

Since then our herd has slowly grown, 

having 3 healthy crias and good odds of 

2 female and 1 male. By the end of 2006 

we should have another 5 cria due to be 

born, all female of course! 

In late 2005 Diane & myself were asked 

to come along to the H-BM Regions 

Annual committee meeting to familiarise 

ourselves with other breeders in the 

region. Amongst our enthusiasm we 

eagerly volunteered ourselves as new 

committee members for the region, but 

never dreamt though on our first night 

of being lumbered the huge task of 

organising the 2006 Fiesta and 

Auction!!! 

(Continued on page 10) 

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Calendar 

March 2006 

26th: Castle Hill Show 

April 2006 

7th: Monthly Meeting, Panthers, 

Nth Richmond 8pm Visitors 

Welcome 

7th-11th: RES - Homebush 

28th-30th: Hawkesbury Show, 

Clarendon 

May 2006 

5th: Monthly Meeting, Panthers, Nth 

Richmond 8pm Visitors Welcome 

20th-21st: Alpaca Fiesta & Auction, 

Clarendon 

June 2006 

3rd-4th: New Breeder’s Seminar 


(Continued from page 9) 

However, after our initial shock we have 

taken hold of this task with both hands and 

endeavour the event to be quite a successful 

one for the H-BM Region. 

Being still only relatively new to the 

Australian Alpaca industry though, Diane & 

myself already believe that all breeders need 

to continue to keep taking part in promoting 

our alpacas that we all love so much if this 

industry is to thrive, and letting other people 

like ourselves realise that it is not only a 

dream to own a alpaca, but they can make it a 

reality. 

Thanks to Diane & Daniel for finding 

the time in their busy schedules to put 

quill to parchment. 

In our next issue we’ll hear from our 

new Treasurer, Veronica Graham.


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Stork Talk 

“My Brilliant Cria” 

Stud Cria Name M/F Sire Dam D.O.B 

Hyatt Brodie (SLF) M Prestige Valentino Sanctuary Candace 5/2/06 

Rocky Hall Marvin (SLF) M Prestige Valentino Rocky Hall Madeline 1/1/06 

Rocky Hall Lucifer (SBLK) M Prestige Valentino Rocky Hall Lucinda 2/1/06 

Rocky Hall Caramel (DF) F Forestglen Reuben Janannie Park Cordelia 9/3/06


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Paca Chicks are now taking enquiries 

& bookings for this year’s Sydney 

Royal. 

Please note: Alpacas will be exhibited 

during the first week of the show - not 

over the Easter long weekend. 

Services Provided: 

• Daily cleaning of pens 

• Daily exercise & feeding 

• Clipping & Trimming Services 

• Showing for you on the day 

• Vet inspection attendance 

Due to Kylie having her own bundle 

of joy to look after, we have decided to 

employ some new faces to our team. 

Don’t fear, we will ensure the highest 

standards are maintained & that 

friendly service will still be provided. 

Enquiries can be made by calling: 

Robin Franklin 

0400 264 943 

or 02 9653 1696 after 8pm

Alcazar 

Pierre Baychelier & 

Brenton Spehr 

Alcazar Lolita S12 (F) 

(SW) Suri 

A61795 30/12/04 


02 6359 3333 pierre@alcazar.com.au 

Alcazar Frodo Baggins S4 

(SW) Suri 

Bella Vista Katherine (SW) Suri $13,200 

4th gen purebred suri. Mated to Cedar House Excalibar 2. MN3. FD 25.01 µm, SD 5.1 µm, CV 20.4 %. 

Austin Park 

Eileen Clough 

Austin Park Janelle 

(F) (MB) 

Austin Park Novessa 

(F) (SLF) 

Austin Park Chiquita 

(F) (SW) 

Belgrave Park 

Jillian Nicholas 

Belgrave Park 

Fortuna (F) (SBLK) 

Belgrave Park 

Amity (F) (SBLK) 

Belgrave Park 

Jezebelle (F) (SMB) 

Blackwattle 

John Hawthorn 

Blue Grass Chasca 

(F) (SF) 

Blackwattle Barbie 

((F) (SLF) 

Blackwattle 

Lucy (F) (SLF) 

A42959 30/12/01 

A42956 28/11/01 

Alpaca Teepee - Autumn 2006 

02 4576 3101 

Purrumbete Moonlight 

Gambler 

Kiah Maria $3,300 

G/Sire: Purrumbete Inti. With MB female cria at foot. 

Windsong Valley 

Romanov 

Austin Park Estallita $2,200 

G/Sires: Purrumbete Highlander & Peruvian Caudillo. Micron 22.3µ 

A42964 3/4/03 Prestige Valentino Prestige Queen of Hearts $4,400 

02 6355 2477 

or 0417 455 355 

G/Sires: Purrumbete Sir Titus Salt & Peruvian El Jefe 

jill@belgraveparkalpacas.com.au 

A86342 22/12/04 Belgrave Park Rainmaker Belgrave Park Flicka $2,800 

A86338 31/01/05 Airlie Amadeus Belgrave Park Amy $2,800 

A86343 31/12/04 Belgrave Park Rainmaker World Class Crème Caramel $2,800 

02 9829 5555 blackwattle@optusnet.com.au 

A18732 13/05/96 Coolaroo Ravel World Class Classic $2,750 

Includes a light fawn male cria at foot, and remated to Blackwattle Owen 12/2/06. 

A91366 2/01/05 The Pines Deerhunter Blue Grass Chasca $2,750 

Barbie has a fine super crimpy fleece all over. Mated to Blackwattle Owen 19/2/06. 

A30011 14/4/98 Peruvian Heritage Hawthorn Cottage Duchess $4,400 

Lucy has produced exceptional dense yet fine fleeced offspring and she is due 4/06. 

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Bonny Belle 

Diana & Ralph 

Fairbairn 

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02 6355 2372 bonnybelle@ozemail.com.au 

Bonny Belle Olivia (F) 

A50577 

(MF) 

15/1/02 Bellawood Hercules Biella Onieda $3,000* 

Olivia is a friendly well grown female. 24.5µm. Mated to Golden Gates Julius LMD: 5/6/05 

Golden Gates Venita 

(F) (MF) 

A23188 6/6/99 Peruvian El Jefe Jolimont Verona $3,500* 

Full Peruvian female with male cria at foot DOB: 4/10/05. Remated to Golden Gates Julius LMD: 4/12/05 

Ravensbrook Ebony 

(F) (BLK) 

A41000 11/11/99 

Warramumga Downs Sir 

Ceazah 

Ravensbrook Serena $2,000* 

Well grown female. Pregnant to Bonny Belle Sirius Black LMD: 26/1/06. Fleece 25.09µm SD 6.86 C.V. 27.34 

Bonny Belle 

Mandalay's Jewel (F) 

(SMF) 

A96928 7/4/05 Golden Gates Julius Bonny Belle Peanut Butter $2,500* 

Jewel is a lovely natured female with great bloodlines. She is sold with a mating to Hawthorn Cottage Iam. 

Boongala 

Jill & Peter Derrin 

Boongala Picalo (F) 

(SW) 

Follyfoot Farm 

Linda Scully 

Follyfoot Farm Lilly 

Rose (F) (RG/R) 

Tipperary Florentine 

(F) (MB) 

Follyfoot Farm Coco 

(F) (SMB) 

Gunnamatta 

Sue Maynard 

Coonawarra Shogun 

(M) (MG) 

02 4567 2208 

69552 13/05/02 Jolimont the Don Boongala Premaydeena $5,000 

2nd Castle Hill 2004. MN3. 19.7µm, 3.5 S.D, 17.8% C.V. 18.7 SF (2nd fleece) 

0407469177 jindaloy@aapt.net.au 

A39118 23/4/03 Merungle Hot Chili Dural Dimiety $4,250* 

M 22.6µm, S.D 5.9µm, CF 91.4 Mated to Barrabinda Bonza Star - Cria Due: Mid July 

A16162 31/5/96 Purrumbette Sea Wave World Class Gold Card $3,750* 

M 22.6µm, S.D 5.1µm, CF 91.9 Mated to Barrabinda Bonza Star - Cria Due: Dec 06 

A39123 1/1/05 Barrabinda Bonza Star Rico Leonie $4,250* 

M 17.8µm, SD 3.8µm, CF 99.6. Ready to be mated to Sire of choice. 

02 9653 2277 alpacas@tpg.com.au 

A24831 10/6/98 Coonawarra Lomas Coonawarra Shelly $15,000 

Champion certified & DNA tested working male with ribbon winning progeny. True grey soft fleece.

Ngullaminya 

Tom & Joan Kent 


02 6355 2393 bighistory@bigpond.com.au 

Purrumbete Pacca 

Chippies (F) (SB) 

A49540 4/01/03 Timbertop The Scud Coolaroo Ole-Unknown $4,500 

At foot is a dark brown female Portia. Pacca Chippies has been remated back to N. Jordan and is due 12/06. 

Ngullaminya Jessica 

Jane (F) (SMF) 

A87280 26/12/03 Kurrala Inca Bounty Ngullaminya Jessie’s Amiga $4,500 

Fine soft handling maiden, 2nd fleece 21.7 µm. Mated to Ngullaminya Shropshire Lad, due 10/06. 

Dural Monica (F) 

(SB) 

14957 

Royal Canadian Molson 

15/8/1995 Royal Canadian Lady Alexander 

Golden 

$3,000 

A proven breeder, consistently produces quality cria - mated to Pinjarra Coal Porter, due 5/06. 

Pacafields 

Susan Stacey 

02 9653 1806 

Pacafields Piaf (F) 

(SLF) 

18759 16/11/03 Schubert Maestro Jolimont Rosa $3,000 

A large framed female with soft handling fleece which is even in colour. To be mated to Gorge Encore. 

Pacafields Sharni (F) 

18760 

(SLF) 

06/12/04 Schubert Maestro Jolimont Rosa $2,500 

Sharni is a well grown weanling female with a soft handling fleece which is even in colour. 

Prestige 

Pam & Barry Thomas 

02 4573 2687 Prestigeenterprises@bigpond.com.au 

Prestige Tempest (M) 

53359 

(W) 

13/07/03 Prestige Valentino Kurabell Park Laura $2,000 

Tempest is a son of Prestige Valentino and grandson of El Dorado and carries a well defined, dense crimp. 

Prestige Valparaiso 

(M) (DF) 

53358 01/01/04 Prestige Valentino Jolimont Blanche $2,000 

Valparaiso is a son of PrestigeValentino & carries a well defined, dense crimp. 

Prestige Valencia (F) 

53360 

(MB) 

17/09/04 Prestige Valentino Purrumbete Jasmine $2,750 

Sired by the well known Supreme Champion Prestige Valentino out of a dark grey dam. 

Regal House 

Alicia Anderson & 

Cheryl Kosaras 

Regal House 

Contessa (F) (SW) 

Regal House 

Annalise (F) (SW) 

02 4573 1177 regalhouse@pnc.com.au 

106563 13/7/05 


Braveheart 

Somerset Lady Jane $4,850 

Upstanding attractive female with excellent coverage and long staple length. 

74437 26/3/05 


Braveheart 

Regal House Anna $5,500 

A superfine soft handling fleece: Oct. 05: 17µm, SD3.4, CV20.0, CF99.5%. 

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Regal House Opal (F) 

(SW) 

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74433 15/6/04 



Braveheart 

Regal House Amber Rose $5,000 

Fabulous bloodlines and will be mated to Forestglen Plutach. 2nd fleece: 19.3µm, 3.5SD, 18.1CV. 

Rocky Hall 

Don Culey & Bronwyn 

Davey 

02 4576 4576 alpacas@lanscape.net.au 

Rocky Hall Roxette 

(F) (RG/R) 

71771 5/06/03 Forestglen Reuben Belgrave Park Racine $5,000* 

Roxette is an evenly coloured Rose Grey with a long stapled fleece. Mated to Rocky Hall Jeronimo 12/05. 

Janannie Park 

Cordelia (F) (BLK) 

50631 24/1/01 Moore Park Sir Lancelot Janannie Park Claudia $2,000* 

Cordelia is a black half-Peruvian who is a good producer and would make a good ET recipient. 

Rocky Hall Rosebud 

(F) (SMF) 

91942 14/8/05 Merungle Hot Chilli Rocky Hall Roxette $2,800* 

A pretty fawn weanling with a soft handling superfine fleece. 16.8µm S.D. 3.8µm C.V. 22.6% 

Westwood 

Allan & Evonne 

Dollisson 

02 4572 5232 westwood@hawknet.com.au 

Coonawarra Shogun 

(M) (MG) 

A24831 10/6/98 Coonawarra Lomas Coonawarra Shelly $15,000 

Champion certified & DNA tested working male with ribbon winning progeny. True grey soft fleece. 

Westwood Tatiana 

(F) (MBR) 

43714 21/12/00 Gunnamatta Robertino River Ridge Romancer 

5 blue ribbons from 5 shows. 

$8,500* 

River Ridge 

Romancer (F) (MF) 

17130 23/4/97 Peruvian Caudillo Purrumbete Amber $4,000* 

Solid fine fleeced animal producing show quality offspring. 

Westwood Tiffany (F) 

43713 

(BLK) 

2/12/00 Gunnamatta Robertino Barcoo Jenna $4,500* 

This good quality female has won many ribbons. 

This listing is a free service for members of the Hawkesbury-Blue Mountains region. If 

you wish to have your animals included, forward details to: 

Bronwyn Davey on 02 4576 4576 or alpacas@lanscape.net.au 

Submissions are taken in good faith. Neither the Hawkesbury-Blue Mountains region 

nor the Committee accept responsibility for details given or claims made regarding the 

animals listed for sale. Interested parties should liaise directly with the vendor. 

Listing will be maintained for 2 issues of S&P only unless otherwise notified.

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Sunrise is a broad ribbon winner, having won ribbons at 

every show entered. He has a beautiful even, fine fleece with 

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BLUE GRASS KHAN (SLF) 

Sire: Jolimont Galliano 1 – Dam: Jolimont Alenia 

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Khan is a broad ribbon winner himself, but more 

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handle. Micron 22, SD 3.8 and he passes this onto his cria. 

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DOB:12/3/1995 

Guido has become the benchmark that all grey alpacas are 

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The 3P’s of Showmanship …………... 

As the 2006 season kicks-off it seems timely to revisit the fundamentals of 

“showmanship.” The following article was written by retired judge Irene Allston and first 

appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Spitting Image. Our thanks to the author and the 

Tasmanian Region for their permission to reprint the article. Ed 

• Presentation 

• Preparation 

• Patience 

Showmanship refers essentially to how well you present your animal to the judge in the 

show ring. 

It includes how well you can get your animal to do what you want it to. 

It also includes good sportsmanship and common courtesy to the others in the ring. 

However, the key to doing a good job of showing your animal at a show is how much 

work you do ahead of time. 

You cannot teach an animal to be a perfect show individual in one day and you must 

realize that the animal may not show the same two days in a row. It may take many 

hours of patient effort to get the job well done. 

Before discussing how much you should show your animals, there are a number of 

things which should be done beforehand. 

1. The feet should be kept well trimmed, with the last trimming no later than a 

week before the show. A sore-footed animal does not look good in the show 

ring. 

2. Practice showing your animals, starting at least six weeks ahead of the event. 

To do a good job of showing, exhibitors should be well acquainted with the 

animal and it should be well acquainted with the holder. Have one of the 

members of your family act as a judge so you will gain practice and your 

animal will know what to expect. 

3. Before the event, study the show ring and see if it is level. If there are any 

low spots or high spots, keep this in mind you enter the ring for your class.


………….. for Young and Old Exhibitors 

Now let’s talk about the show day and some suggestions that may be helpful to you in 

showing your animal. 

• Be clean and neat and wear appropriate clothing. This goes a long way in 

making a favourable impression. 

• When moving into the show ring, remember what you have learned 

previously about the surface of the ring. 

• Whenever you move your animal into the show ring or during the show be 

sure to keep it between you and the judge. The judge cannot give your 

animal a fair appraisal if you are blocking the view. 

• Be sure to know where the judge is at all times. However, don’t watch so 

closely that you forget about your animal. Concentrate on what you are 

doing and what is going on in the ring, not who is alongside or sitting in the 

stands. 

• Be confident and efficient in your movements in the show ring or, in other 

words, know what you are doing. You will also accomplish more by working 

slowly and patiently than by being unpleasant to your animal. 

• Don’t over show. In other words, show the animal, not yourself. 

• Be alert for directions or signals that the judge or ring steward may give. 

• Be courteous at all times to your fellow exhibitors, the judge and the people 

along ringside. Sportsmanship is very important, so be a good winner as well 

as a good loser. 

• Pay attention when a judge gives his/her reasons, so you will know what to 

improve on next year. 

• If a judge does not give reasons, feel free at the end of the show to ask what 

he or she thought of your animal. 

• Do not argue with a judge about where you were placed in the class. You 

may not agree but be courteous enough to respect their decision. After all, 

there can only be one first place in each class and judging is simply one 

person’s opinion on a given day. 

• Do not forget your animal after the class is over. Remember that the true 

exhibitor is one who takes pride in his or her work and animals all the time, 

not just in the show ring. 

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When I’m Not With My Alpacas I ………... 

I know it’s hard to imagine, but some alpaca breeders do find time for other things away 

from the showring. The following profile of H-BM member Warwick Fuller who, together 

with wife Wendy, run Moonlight Alpacas. 

Forty odd years ago, I left school at fifteen 

after completing my intermediate 

certificate, to take up an apprenticeship. A 

couple of suburbs away Wendy was a clerk 

with a department store. When Wendy and 

I were both sixteen, 

her cousin, who was a 

mate of mine, had a 

party. “The Lion 

Sleeps Tonight” blared 

out on a portable 

record player, my 

Brylcreamed hair 

defied gravity, and 

Wendy was the most 

beautiful girl at the 

party. 

We married at twentyone 

and after four 

years saving by living 

in a caravan at 

Wendy’s parents, built 

a modest house at Emu Plains on land we 

were paying off. I sold my dear little trail 

bike for turf to cover the mud we called our 

front yard. An act that has come to 

symbolise one of the distinct and inevitable 

phases in one’s life. Our son Shannon 

debuted in 1974 with Cristie following in 

1976. 

I was a full time painter and Wendy was 

a full time mum. It was a real squeeze for 

a lot of years. Being an outdoor painter I 

was away a lot. Particularly the first few 

years I would go painting for about four 

or five days, home for 

about ten or twelve and 

away again. We got by 

and I am lucky enough 

that my art has 

provided for us and 

allowed whatever talent 

I may have to flourish. 

On a painting trip 

during 1993, I 

stumbled across a 25acre 

patch of rough, 

dry granite country for 

sale. The suburban girl 

must have understood 

the depth of feeling that 

the country boy (at 

heart) had about this 

place as she accepted, with little 

resistance, my plea for us buy it. (With 

the implication of living there one day). 

Coincidently at about that time two 

events occurred. I saw an advert for the 

Alpaca Association, and an art gallery 

that carried my work, leased a space to 

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(Continued from page 24) of “our land”. So selfishly I convinced the 

an alpaca owner who started an alpaca 

products shop. They showed off a few penned 

alpacas on weekends. Wendy loved them and so 

we started on that knowledge quest so many of 

you are joyfully familiar with. 

That led us after two years, to buying one 

pregnant female which we agisted along with 

issue while we monitored, manipulated and 

managed events to a situation where we could 

make the big move. During this period Cristie 

moved out to flat in the city. Shannon married 

and they moved into a townhouse, returning to 

the nest three years later to buy it! That suited 

everyone down to the ground. 

“Why Moonlight Alpacas?” Wendy asked. “I 

like Little Hartley Alpacas or Megalong 

Alpacas” (our 25 acres is in Megalong Place, 

Little Hartley). I prefer evocative to descriptive. 

Having wandered over our hills and hollows in 

full moonlight, I had mystical, magical images 

dancing in my mind’s eye whenever I thought 

“committee” to like mine best. I liked 

Cristies proffered “Megacool” but Cristie 

lost interest in it and Wendy thought it 

was a bit faddish. 

Wendy had the last and best word on the 

address for our property – “Fullers 

Earth.” I built a studio and cabin, which 

took the whole of 1999 and between 

Christmas and New Year, we went bush. 

We have been here for six hard, wonderful 

years and although I am a painter, it is the 

alpaca part of our lives that has dictated 

most of the work on the “farm” such as 

fencing, roads, pasture, water, more 

fencing, shelter, sheds, etc. and some time 

for minor follies such as gardens, stone 

walls etc. 


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Merchandise 

ITEM PRICE $ 

Alpaca Activity Book 3.50 

Alpaca Breeders Birthing Handbook 22.00 

Alpaca Breeders Reproduction Handbook 27.50 

Bumper Stickers 2.75 

Business Card Holders 17.00 

Caring For Alpacas in Australia 3.50 

Cria Coats - Large or Small 26.00 

Farm Gate Signs 49.50 

First Aid for Llamas & Alpacas 38.50 

Fleece Bags 0.20 

Halter & Lead Sets 25.00 

Halters, Adjustable 34.00 

Halters, Fixed Nose 28.00 

Halter, Leather Self Adjustable 45.00 

Halters, Mallow 34.00 

Halters, Rope 25.00 

Herd Books 1 to 4 (each) 16.50 

Herd Book 5 25.30 




Leads 22.00 

Llama & Alpaca Neonatal Care 55.00 

Managing Alpacas in Australia 3.50 

Medicine & Surgery of SA Camelids 249.70 

Newborn Halter & Lead Set 36.00 

Toenail Clippers 30.00 

Video 27.50 

Kerrie & Warren Edgar 

Phone (02) 6359 3180 

Shogun.alpaca@bigpond.com

(Continued from page 25) 

For the first six months, Wendy had the 

feeling that we were on holidays and that 

we would be going home soon. The 

moonless nights were so black and it was 

so quiet! It was hard for her to overcome 

the apprehensions she had built up, 

leading up to the move. But an 

imperceptible change came about as she 

learned to live in the new environment and 

discover its joys and benefits. There is now 

a feeling of being very much at home and 

the thought of living in the “big smoke” 

sends shivers up her spine. 

A couple of years ago we bought an old 

coaster motor home fitted out and with 

modifications, Wendy was ready to come 

on a few painting trips with me, as opposed 

to the child raising years. 

Two days before leaving for the 

Grampians in Victoria, Wendy was 

diagnosed with breast cancer! Whittling 

down a very serious and long story in it’s 

own right - after a lumpectomy, 

chemotherapy, and radiation therapy 

Wendy triumphed, physically and 

psychologically. We will be ready to hit the 

gypsy trail in no time. 

I have just returned from the opening of 

my second exhibition in London (the first 

was in April 2004), which is going along 

swimmingly so far. For those interested, go 

to my web site: 

www.warwickfuller.com 

and look for Panter & Hall gallery. 


We have recently embarked on a little 

programme with three other alpaca 

breeders in the valley, to conduct a 

series of “alpaca farm trails” which 

will be a new step for us. Our few sales 

have been a wrench, but we don’t have 

the capacity to keep breeding if we 

don’t move some on. (There will be 

tears!) The knowledge we have gained 

and friends we have made, on “trails” 

convinces us that it will be a rewarding 

and fulfilling exercise and so standing 

on the shoulders of breeders in the 

region, and a few outside, we can 

promote our alpacas, and the industry. 

If you know of anyone else with an 

interesting life outside of the wonderful 

world of alpacas, please let me know. Ed 

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The Big Heart of Keiana Lodge Alpacas 

Once again Diana & Keith Rutter have 

donated a female alpaca to be auctioned at 

our 2006 fiesta with the total proceeds 

going to Children’s Cochlear Implants, to 

help improve the quality of life for 

children with a hearing impairment. 

Last year Diana’s charity auction animal 

raised $4,000 and was shared between two 

charities, Children’s Cochlear Implants 

and Cystic Fibrosis NSW. This year it is 

Diana’s wish to support the one 

organisation with the hope that the 

proceeds will be enough to provide one 

child with a complete hearing implant. 

Diana has had first hand experience of 

hearing impaired children, as one of her 

grandchildren has had an implant and 

now has a vastly improved quality of life. 

by 

Graham Dickson 

Keiana Lodge is located at Running 

Stream near Mudgee in NSW on 1880 

acres. Diana & Keith have been breeding 

alpacas since joining the industry in 2000 

and currently run a herd of 

approximately 450 huacayas and 50 

suris. Her passion is to breed up black 

suri and huacaya types to superfine 

quality. Her son Andrew who also lives 

on the farm with his family assists Diana. 

The H-BM Region acknowledges Diana’s 

generosity and also thanks Landmark 

last year and Rodwells Auctioneers this 

year for foregoing their commission on 

this sale thus enabling the total amount 

collected to go to the charity. We also 

thank Alicia Anderson who donated her 

artwork costs. The Region did not charge 

Diana for any expenses associated with 

the auction. This donation also enables 

us to offer Lot 1 as an unreserved lot and 

serves to “warm up” the bidders for the 

ten lots that follow.

Every landholder wants to leave the land 

in better shape than when they came to 

it, not only just for the sake of it; but 

also for their peace of mind and for their 

heirs. One way of doing this is to 

enhance the natural values of your land 

by conserving and improving existing 

native ecosystems and biodiversity. 

There are many other sensible reasons 

for nature conservation, from the simple 

pleasure of having healthy natural 

surroundings to the well-documented 

benefits that native ecosystems bring in 

terms of soil stability, water quality and 

ultimately, overall land value. 

But when thinking about nature 

conservation the real question for many 

landholders is not should I or would I, 

but how can I afford to? 

You may be surprised to learn that a 

variety of government-funded financial 

incentives are available to landholders 

wanting to conserve or enhance native 

ecosystems on their property. Some 

important existing mechanisms are 

Property Vegetation Plans, Voluntary 


Improve Your Land, And Get Paid for Doing It! 

By 

Pepe Clarke 

Pepe Clarke is Programs Director for the Environmental 

Defender's Office. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class 

Honours) and a Bachelor of Environmental Science. 

As our guest speaker at the February General Meeting, 

Pepe spoke about what landholders can do to encourage 

wildlife conservation on private properties and has written 

this article on the topic. 

Conservation Agreements, the National 

Heritage Trust and Tax and Rates Relief. 

Property Vegetation Plans are voluntary 

plans made under the new Native 

Vegetation Act to assist landholders with 

managing native vegetation. These Plans 

effectively streamline the process for the 

clearing of existing native vegetation and 

provide opportunities for access to various 

financial incentives. 

Voluntary Conservation Agreements are 

agreements entered into by a landholder 

and the National Parks and Wildlife 

Service. These agreements are specifically 

aimed at preserving the present natural 

and cultural values of the land. Once the 

agreement is entered into it ‘runs with the 

land’, meaning that it binds all successive 

owners (though it is possible to terminate 

the agreement). Under these agreements 

funding may be available for a wide range 

of purposes including the costs of entering 

the agreement, fencing materials, plant 

and animal surveys and stabilisation 

works and specialist advice. 


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Contribute & Advertise 

Make this newsletter hum! 

This newsletter is published quarterly, primarily for the benefit of the members of the 

Hawkesbury-Blue Mountains Region. It seeks to provide up to date information and 

valuable current advertising space for both breeders and industry associates. 

The major articles are reprinted in the Hawkesbury-Blue Mountains website: 

www.alpaca.asn.au/nswhawk/spits.htm 

NEXT ISSUE Winter 2006 

Forward your articles, letters or photos to: 

The Editor, Spits & Pieces, 16 Mansfield Road, Galston NSW 2159 

alpacas@tpg.com.au 

(Continued from page 29) For more information visit the NSW 

The Natural Heritage Trust, a 

Commonwealth Government agency, 

provides a range of support, including 

funds, education and skills development 

for landholders and community groups 

that want to participate in nature 

conservation. Two well known initiatives 

are the National Landcare Program and 

the Endangered Species Program. 

Lastly, tax incentives exist for 

landholders willing to set aside or donate 

a portion of their land for nature 

conservation. These incentives relate 

primarily to Income Tax and Capital 

Gains Tax. Rebates in relation to Local 

Council rates are also available. 

Environmental Defenders Office 

(EDO) website at 

www.edo.org.au/edonsw, click on 

the Education link, select the 

Factsheet option and go to Fact 

Sheet 5.3 under the heading 

Biodiversity Conservation. Or call 

the EDO on (02) 9262 6989. 

The EDO is a not-for-profit Community 

Legal Centre specializing in environmental 

and planning law, and provides a free 

telephone advice line from 2.30 – 5.30pm 

Tuesdays to Thursdays. Callers outside the 

Sydney Metropolitan area can also use toll 

free 1800 626 239.


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