INDY OPEN
Double Show
Indy 400 & Indy 500

Show Information



May 15 & 16, 2010
Hamilton Co. Fairgrounds
2003 Pleasant St.
Noblesville, IN 46060

Plan To Join Everyone at the Llama Party Friday Evening!
Llama Barn Celebration
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You're invited to a complimentary Barn Brunch served at the Exhibitor's Meeting on Saturday morning - 7:30 a.m.

  • Health Requirements - All animals from within Indiana do not need to have a 
    health certificate.  Animals coming from out of state must have a completed
    official health certificate within 30 days of exhibition.

    Eligibility - All llamas MUST have ILR certificates with the exception of animals for
     youth or non-breeder classes.  ALSA will not accept pending registrations.
      Registration papers must accompany entry form.

    All exhibitors must be a member of ALSA or pay an Adult Non-Member fee of $30.00  The Youth Non-Member fee is $15.00.
      Read about an ALSA membership here.

    Arrival - Arrival time for all exhibitors starts at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14.
    Stalls will be pre-assigned.

    Stalling - Stalls will be pre-assigned. Exhibitors will provide their own bedding. 
    No paper products are permitted to be used for bedding.

    Departure - Please clean stalls upon departure at the end of the show.
      A $10.00 fee will be charged for each stall left un-cleaned. 
      You may have the 4-H Club clean your stalls for $10.00 each.

    Manure - Please deposit all straw, hay, and manure in the appropriate area. 
     DO NOT deposit manure in trash cans! 

    Wool Divisions - 
    Miniature Llama Classes Offered!
    Each animal must be entered in its appropriate age and wool division.
    Suri - Suri body style and suri wool as described in the handbook. 
    Light - Minimal body wool, short neck wool with smooth legs.
    Medium- Moderate to long body wool, minimal to moderate neck wool, 
    smooth to moderate leg wool.
    Heavy - Abundant body and neck wool with minimal to abundant leg wool. 

    Llama Age Divisions -
    Juvenile: 5 to 12 months of age
    Yearling: 12 to 24 months of age
    Two Year Old: 24 to 36 months of age
    Adult: 36 months of age and over 

    Performance Classes -

  •  Animals may only show in ONE Performance Division (animals showing in Youth Divison may NOT show in Open or Novice Division)

  • Novice Class - Open to all entries who have not qualified for the Advanced Performance Division.

  • As of 2009, points will be awarded for Novice classes and Novice Performance Champion Award will be given.

  • Advanced Class - Open to all entries who have earned the title of Novice Performance Champion

  • Pack - All llamas must be 5 mo. old or older.  Llamas 5 to 36 months old must carry packs filled out with lightweight material.  Llamas 36 months or older must carry at least 40 total pounds.  Youth Pack (Jr. & Intermediate) - Llama must be 5 months or older - carrying pack filled out with lightweight material.

    Youth Ages:

  • Youth Juniors - Handler age 8 through 11 (age as of January 1st of this year).

  • Youth Intermediates - Handler age 12 through 14 (age as of January 1st of this year).

  • Youth Seniors - Handler age 15 through 18 (age as of January 1st of this year).

    Youth Classes - A youth may show starting on the date of their 8th birthday.

    Youth Exhibitors - Under 13 years of age may not show intact males over 24 mo.
     (This is an ALSA Recommendation)

    Dress - Neat, appropriate attire is required. Open toed shoes, sandals, and 
    bare feet will disqualify the exhibitor. No shorts or tennis shoes for
     Showmanship classes.

    Exhibitor’s Meeting - 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

     Show will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. both days.

    Awards - Ribbons and cash premiums will be awarded to winners.
    Novice & Advanced Performance Champions and Youth Performance Champions awarded.
    Versatility Champion awarded - Top Scoring Animal
    Best Of Show Awarded - All 9 Grand Champions Compete

    Judges:  Indy Open 400 -  
                     Indy Open 500  - 
    Two separate judgings.  Judges will not discuss selections.

    Entry Deadline - May 5.  We are flexible and will gladly accept
    late entries, however late fees will apply after this date.

     Two ALSA Shows - The Indy 400 & The Indy 500
    Double Judging     Double Points     Double Premiums
    Show Information & Application  .....
    Information      Class List      Application      Lodging & Map    

    All Printable Forms:
    Application         Double Show Class List          Show Information

    For More Information:

    Jim Nenni - Show Superintendent
     
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