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 Continues  See Details

Don't miss the complimentary Barn Brunch served at the Exhibitor's Meeting on Saturday morning - 7:30 a.m.

The new Masters Performance classes will be offered at the Indy Open this year with Masters Performance Grand & Reserve Champion recognized.

  • 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 -
    Novice, Advanced, & Master classes offered!

  •  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

  • Masters Class - Open to all entries who have earned the title of Advanced Performance Champion.  Animals who have earned 4 to 6 placings of Advanced Performance Champion at a show or have earned 3 Grand Advanced Performance Champions and 2 Reserve Grand Advanced Performance Champions must show in the Masters Performance classes.  Points will be awarded for Master classes and Masters Performance Champion Award will be given.

  • 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, & Masters 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 -  David Allen 
                     Indy Open 500  -  Doug Overman 
    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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