1st April, 2017:  Cyclone Debbie prevented us from getting to the Toowoomba Show this year, but we did have 1 animal agisted at Amethyst Alpacas (Oakey), who was entered.  Krystle delivered and showed Sharalandan Park NOVAK for us, which was greatly appreciated, and he comes home with -
1st place - Int.Male Suri Med/Dk Fawn,
RESERVE CHAMPION MALE SURI, and
1st Place - 6 to 18mths Med/Dk Fawn Suri Fleece.

Also entered was Sharalandan Park NEW KID IN TOWN fleece, which also gained -
1st Place - 18 to 30mths Light Fawn Suri Fleece.

Back from a weekend at Bundaberg Agrotrend and the AAA Qld Regional 'Colourbration Celebration' Show (16th May, 2015).  We had a wonderful time and Sharalandan Park ADONIS again took out the major suri prize, winning - 1st in Class, Champion White Suri Male, Supreme White Suri and BEST SURI IN SHOW.  We are very fortunate to own this boy who has a great future.  Looking forward to the rest of the coming year, with him off to the Murwillumbah Show at the end of June, Caboolture Show in July and then the EKKA again in August.   Sharalandan Park FERRERO also took out  a win with SUPREME BROWN.

Sharalandan Park ADONIS wins Supreme Champion Suri at The Caves Show, 26th April 2015.  This makes his 3rd Supreme win in under 12 months and we are looking forward this boys future prospects.  Pictured here with us and Supreme Champion Huacaya "Pucara Cointreau"  shown by Marc Mullette of Shahrizai Alpacas and Judge Kylie Martin.  

7th, 8th and 9th June encompassed our first AAA endorsed alpaca show in Rockhampton.  What a great 3 days!  Friday, the display day saw those exhibitors who wished to bring animals for sale, in the pavilion with streams of curious public entering and admiring our alpacas.   With the House of Alpaca stall in the pavilion also, people were able to touch and feel the end products of alpaca fleece, this was a huge bonus.  The House of Alpaca also donated a 100% alpaca throw rug for a raffle drawn on the Sunday.  Whiptail Hills (Phil Godwin) demonstrated his shearing abilities with 2 alpacas shorn for the public viewings.  The Edge Restaurant had chef Scott on hand with a cooking demonstration stall for those interested in tasting alpaca meat.  There was also a photo booth for those interested in getting their pic taken with a cria.  Alpaca garments  were also on display in the annual Fashion Parade held throughout the 3 days of the show in the pavilion next to us.  All in all, everybody had a wonderful day.  Saturday saw the actual Halter Classes being judged by renowned judge Natasha Clark.  Natasha also presented an educational session in the afternoon for those interested.  Junior Paraders turned up on Sunday morning to be judged on how well they could handle their alpacas, judged by Phil Godwin of Whiptail Hills.  We could not have asked for better weather to hold this inaugural show and thanks must go to Sue Welsh (Convenor) of Dusty Lane Alpacas, Mel Hibbett (MC) of Leaholme Rise Alpacas, Phil Godwin for his shearing and judging, those who helped man the AAA stand, and all the other exhibitors who travelled a good distance to support us and also the locals, who made the Rockhampton Show a truly great weekend of events and showing.  Thanks must also go to the AAA Qld Region committee members who endorsed our show and helped in many ways too numerous to mention.  Again, what a great 3 days!

We traveled to Gympie for their annual Alpaca Show - what a great day!  We took 6 alpacas - 3 suri and 3 huacaya - and came home with 8 ribbons.  3  firsts, 3 seconds, 1 reserve champion and 1 champion which we couldn't be happier with.  The effort that goes into running a show is appreciated and particularly when we travel a good distance to get there.  Thanks again to Robyn (convenor) and all her helpers who make this event worthwhile and enjoyable.