'Knowledge Breeds Success'

We are hosting and presenting a range of courses on a continual basis. Our aim is to help you:

• decide whether alpacas are for you
• choose the right alpaca for your needs and desires
• learn how to look after your alpacas in a respectful and knowledgable way

We are also happy to arrange training on specific aspects of alpaca care, on a one to one basis, if required.

The Details

Days with us are designed to be friendly, practical, informative and fun.

There are a maximum of 8 people per day as we feel this the best way to learn the most. We will provide you with course notes to take home and there will be opportunities for you to ask plenty of questions.

We are holding our workshops on a regular basis and weekday events can be arranged.

We guarantee events will run even it is wet (we have extensive under cover facilities).

All courses and workshops include refreshments and lunch. Special diets can be catered for. Accommodation is available with us or locally if required.

We also hope you will enjoy looking around the farm and meeting our inquisitive alpacas.

Workshop Cost: £30 per person plus VAT, £50 per couple plus VAT.

Workshop times: 10.00am - 4.00pm approx.

Introduction to Alpacas - 1 day Workshop

Thinking about alpacas?

Come and discover more about what these unique animals can do for you.

Topics covered include: A quick history . Reasons for owning alpacas. Costs involved. How to keep them - with a Farm Tour. Selection. Handling and Husbandry. Fleece. Breeding. Showing.

'Thanks very much for an excellent course, we had a really enjoyable and informative day'. Alex
          
          

Complete Husbandry For New Owners - 1 day Workshop

For owners who need to know more.

Topics covered include: What is normal behaviour? Preventative health care. Nutrition. The breeding female. Farm design. Handling techniques. Husbandry tasks. Signs of ill health. First aid.

The Importance of Fibre - 1 day Workshop

We will show you how to assess a fleece, both on and off the alpaca.

Topics covered include: What is a good fleece? Fleece definitions. Animal selection. Care of fleece. Shearing, skirting and processing. Practical handling and assessment.

Camelidynamics

Julie Taylor-Browne has been training with Marty McGee Bennett for three years and is the only qualified Camelid trainer in Europe. Camelidynamics is a method of training and handling your animals in a way which is effective, respectful and fun.

The course costs £70 + VAT per person per day which includes all refreshments, lunch and a dry barn if needed!

There are only 15 places so early booking is recommended.

If you have already been to Day 1 then you can just book Day 2.