Last updated: 3/7/2013
The Virginia Classic
March 9-10, 2013
- John McDougall - llama judge
- Niki Kuklenski - llama judge
- Tim Lavan - alpaca judge
- Terese Evenson - Handmades Derby and walking fleece
- Niki Kuklenski - llama judge
This is an ILR-sanctioned llama and youth show and an AOBA-certified Level III alpaca show. Held at the East Complex of the renowned Virginia Horse Center.
- Coordinator: Paige McGrath
- Alpaca supt: Patty Fuller
Health Papers
Testing is no longer required to enter Virginia. (www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals/adm-other.shtml). This means all llamas and alpacas coming from brucellosis and tuberculosis FREE states will only be required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). Please consult your vet as to the status of your state or have them contact the Virginia State Vet directly with questions.
Upcoming Events
- 2013 Virginia Show Series
- Virginia Classic Mar. 9-10
- Blue Ridge Show - May 18
- East Coast Invitational - Oct. 19-20
- Virginia Classic Mar. 9-10
2013 Sponsors
2012 Virginia Classic Results
- Llama Futurity Results
- Llama Show Results
- Alpaca Show Results
- Alpaca Walking Fleece Results
- Llama Walking Fleece Results
The 19th Annual Virginia Classic
Open to the public at 8 a.m. both days.
Weather Update
10 p.m. Weds: We're all set for a great weekend. See you at the show and drive carefully!!
Stalling
- Barn 7 stalling chart (llamas)
- Barn 8 Stalling chart (alpacas and llamas)
Tentative Schedule
Saturday
- Ring 1: Alpaca Halter (grey, black, brown, fawn, dark B&O) - Judge: Tim Lavan
- Ring 2: Llama Halter (showmanship, non-breeders, suris, silkies, minis), llama driving - Judge: Niki Kuklenski
- Ring 3: Youth Performance - Judge: John McDougall
- Ring 2: Llama Halter (showmanship, non-breeders, suris, silkies, minis), llama driving - Judge: Niki Kuklenski
Sunday
- Ring 1: Alpaca Halter (showmanship,light, white, multi, light B&0, production) - Judge: Tim Lavan
- Ring 2: Llama Halter (classics, lights, mediums, mod. heavy, extreme heavy, production classes) Judge: John McDougall
- Ring 3: Nov/Adv Performance - Judge: Niki Kuklenski
- Ring 2: Llama Halter (classics, lights, mediums, mod. heavy, extreme heavy, production classes) Judge: John McDougall
Entry Links
ILR-sanctioned Show
Youth and performance classes are open to both llamas and alpacas.
- ILR Entry Information and Form
- Walking Fleece Entry Form (llamas and alpacas)
- Handmades Derby Entry Form (llamas and alpacas)
- Youth Team Challenge Entry Form (llamas and alpacas)
AOBA-certified Level III Show
This is an AOBA-certified Halter Show. To enter youth or open performance, walking fleece or handmades, use the ILR entry form above.
- AOBA Alpaca Show Information and entry form Updated 1/18/13
- AOBA Disclosure Form
- AOBA Owner of Record Form
- Enter online at AlpacaReg.com
- Sponsor Form
- Vendor Form
- Best Western - Host Hotel (click image)
- Howard Johnson $55.95/night plus tax. 540-463-9181
- For additional hotel information and directions click here
Highlights
- Sibling Rivalry Challenge
- We'll be awarding a Llama "Best in Show". Let see if the llamas can match the alpacas! If there are more than 300 llamas entered, the Best in Show winner will receive $1,000. Pack your trailers and bring your friends!
- Series Awards
- We plan to give out achievement awards to the top point earners from the three shows in the Virginia Show Series. Llamas and youths must have entered at least two of the three shows to be eligible. Awards will be given in youth, halter, performance, showmanship and some special catagories. They will be awarded during Saturday night's dinner at the East Coast Invitational.
- We'll be awarding a Llama "Best in Show". Let see if the llamas can match the alpacas! If there are more than 300 llamas entered, the Best in Show winner will receive $1,000. Pack your trailers and bring your friends!
Did you know?...
The Virginia Classic was established in 1994 (formerly known as the Autumn Classic) and is one of the oldest and longest running llama and alpaca shows in the country.