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El Ranchito 2008 Events
at WEST RANCH
NOTE THE FUN AHEAD
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Upcoming Events |
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Camelidynamics Training Workshop
November 15th & 16th , 2008
Featuring Marty McGee Bennett
 West Ranch will host its second
Camelidynamics Training Workshop. If you have not yet
experienced Marty’s techniques and training, this is a weekend
you will not want to miss. Please sign up on line or get more
information at hjessup@lagunablanca.org . Camelidynamics
Training is a respectful, quiet, thoughtful approach to working
with animals that purposefully helps the animal and the owner
work together in the most calm manner possible.
Marty is known throughout the world for her work in training
camelids and we are very lucky to be hosting her for a second
time at West Ranch.
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The Right
Start –
Or How to Succeed in the Alpaca Business
with a Little Help from Friends
June 21st and 22nd,
2008
Featuring:
Amanda VandenBosch – International and AOBA Judge
and Alpaca owner, Amanda has made a name for herself throughout
the world
speaking on many alpaca related topics. Amanda is widely known as
one of the experts in the world of alpacas – both fleece and
confirmation. West Ranch is very honored to have Amanda return
for her second annual appearance at our event.
Verva Enoch – Verva has spoken at many of El
Ranchito’s Right Start Seminars on the financial aspects of
alpaca ownership. Many attendees have found Verva’s tips to be
some of the most valuable parts of this informative seminar.
Victoria and Ken Hibbits – Victoria and Ken are
alpaca owners and specialists in the area of marketing and
internet use. Long time friends of West Ranch, Ken and Victoria
will share their ideas about the best way to market your alpaca
business to gain success in a cost effective and thoughtful
manner.
Among the topics to be covered during the Right Start
Weekend:
| Alpaca Selection:
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- What makes a good alpaca
- Fiber Characteristics
- Conformation, Structure
- Hands on Assessing
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- Tax considerations of
Alpaca Ownership
- Record Keeping and
Business Set-Up
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| Marketing your Business: |
- Internet Use
- Promotional ideas
- Events
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| Ranch Set-Up and
Demonstrations |
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Plan now
to attend next year’s seminars, designed for your success at
alpaca-raising.
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Saturday, March 1 ~ Camelidynamics Refresher Day
| Anyone who has attended a Camelidynamics
training in the last 6 years is invited to come to a
“play day” at West Ranch. Attendees will work with
West Ranch alpacas working on the Camelidynamics
techniques that all have learned. Equipment will be
available but attendees are welcome to bring their
own (please mark it), pens will be set up, an
obstacle course will be available, animals will be
ready to go! Please sign up with
Hayley Jessup (hjessup@lagunablanca.org) by February
28, if you would like to attend.
Lunch and beverages will be
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de las Llamas y Alpacas
at West Ranch
JOAN
SPEIRS
E-mail
Joan@alpacasrfun.com
Call
us!
805.688.2821 |
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Mailing Address:
605 Rancho
Alisal Drive, Solvang CA 93463 |
Ranch Address:
5009 #B Zaca Station Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441 |
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