Tips For the Show Ring

For You: Halter Classes

• Walk fast & in a straight line. (Llamas track well when they move out quickly.)
• Look the judge in the eye & walk straight toward them. (The judge will move out of your way when they are ready.)
• Look PROUD to be there. Smile!
• Hold your hand up high.
• Put your hand out to the llama’s side when the judge does a hands on inspection.
• Space yourself at least one length from the llama next to you.
• Keep your attention on the judge & move quietly out of their way so they can get a good view of your animal.
• If you need to make a complete “about face” turn, be sure & turn INTO your llama so it makes a haunch turn.(Staying on it’s hind feet and thus collected.)
• When returning to a line, walk through the line, do a haunch turn & step into place

For You: Performance Classes

• Start by clearing the area so your llama is standing by himself. He will move out easier and make a better first impression.
• Walk Fast
• Loose Lead ( J loop) & hand held low.
• Use subtle voice or body language.
• Present yourself as a winner. Look pleased with your animal. Don’t give up, look disgusted or quit early.

For Your Llama

• Walk Fast
• Learn to walk in a straight line.
• Stop square with weight on all four feet. Do this even if it is for a very short pause.
• Walk next to your handler with your head up. No dragging.
• Stand still when touched.
• No sniffing or kissing others, it is considered bad manners!
• Stand square while your handler or the judge moves around you.
• Learn to pivot on your hind feet so you can make a smooth, collected turn.
• Walk without balking or stopping to "potty".
• Learn to walk out quickly from a posed position.
• Follow on a loose lead & stay behind your handler. Never put tension on the lead.
• Learn to take directions without any tension on the lead.
• Keep your attention on your handler. No gawking around or humming.