INDY OPEN
Double Show
Indy 400 & Indy 500

Show Information



May 20 & 21, 2006
Hamilton Co. Fairgrounds
2003 Pleasant St.
Noblesville, IN 46060

Health Requirements - All animals from within Indiana must have a properly
completed official health certificate. The official Indiana health certificate is valid for 90 days for exhibition. 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 13.
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. 

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

Wool Divisions - 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
ALSA Rule January, 2005  "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 fewer than three ribbons in either first, second or third place in Open or Novice division of the respective ALSA approved class. 
Advanced Class - Open to all entries who have previously placed first, second or third place in Open or Novice division of the respective ALSA approved class.
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 2006).
Youth Intermediates - Handler age 12 through 14 (age as of January 1st of 2006).
Youth Seniors - Handler age 15 through 18 (age as of January 1st of 2006).

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

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.
Performance Champion and Youth Performance Champions awarded.
Versatility Champion awarded - Top Scoring Animal
Best Of Show Awarded - All 9 Grand Champions Compete

Judges:  Indy Open 400 - Gayle Woodsum
               Indy Open 500 - Phil Feiner
Two separate judgings.  Judges will not discuss selections.

Entry Deadline - April 10, 2006.  Late fees will apply after this date.

Two ALSA Shows - The Indy 400 & The Indy 500
Double Judging     Double Points     Double Premiums

Download Show Information & Application Here .....

Information      Class List      Application      Lodging & Map


For More Information:

Chuck Berger - Show Superintendent
Jim Nenni - Coordination & Clerking
 
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