Halter Show

Running Order

The Halter show judging starts on Friday afternoon and finishes on Sunday afternoon with the Supreme Championships and awards for the most successful breeders at the show.

Small, Medium & Large Breeder Competition

We are running the Breeder Competition again this year with one important change: the competition will be split into Huacaya breeders and Suri breeders. We will be making awards to the best Small, Medium and Large Huacaya Breeders at the Show and Best Small and Large Suri Breeders at the show (as there are fewer Suri breeders). See the full competition details below:

Exhibitor Letter

Young Handlers competition

This is open to young people and will be judged across 3 classes: 3 to 6 yrs, 7 to 14 yrs and 15-18 yrs. Classes will be held in the Main Ring on Saturday lunch time at circa 13:30.

Entries can be made in advance by emailing nationalshow@bas-uk.com or at the show itself – just ask at the Halter Show desk.

We’d Love More Entries!
We are hoping to increase entries for the Young Handlers Competition, so if you know any young alpaca enthusiasts who would enjoy taking part, please encourage them to enter.

It’s a fun and supportive way for young people to:
– learn about alpacas  
– develop confidence in the show ring  
– meet other young handlers  
– gain valuable livestock skills  

A few tips below for those who would like to enter:

Key Things Judges Look For
• Calm and confident handling  
• Good awareness of the alpaca and surroundings  
• Correct line-up positioning and posture  
• Smart presentation and ring etiquette  
• Knowledge of basic alpaca anatomy and care  

Handlers may also be asked questions such as:
– Where is the hock on an alpaca?  
– Why do alpacas need Vitamin D?  
– Why do we check teeth?  
– What makes a good fleece?  
– What is a Fecal Egg Count?

Pen Packages

If you would like to secure a Bronze, Silver or Gold sponsor pen, please email nationalshowsponsorship@bas-uk.com by 8/12/25.

All exhibitors in the Halter Show will automatically be allocated a Regular Pen package if they have not opted to have a Gold, Silver of Bronze package.

There are a limited number of Gold and Silver pen packages available. If any category is oversubscribed, names will be ‘pulled out of a hat’ and the next category offered to those who are not successful.

Early Bird Pen Choice £100+VAT: A map showing the anticipated pen layouts will be publlished on 12/12. If you would like to choose your pen location, these will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis from 15/12 and confirmed by return email. If the pen you want is no longer available, no charge will be made.

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