THE
ALPACA TRAINING CENTRE
The spacious,
dedicated classroom at the Alpaca Training Centre
Here
are some comments made by satisfied Course Attendees:
Alpaca
Husbandry Course (Standard)
"This
was an excellent course. I would recommend it to anyone
interested in keeping/breeding alpacas. The course was
well organised with very useful content."
"Very
informative and interesting. All questions answered with
willingness. Lots of hands on experience. Will
certainly be back to do more courses."
Foundation
Alpaca Assessment (Judge Training Level 1)
"I
am really glad I came to this course. I have learnt a lot
and feel more confident. The idea of an exam worried me
but, to be fair, it makes you concentrate."
"Good,
concise course, lots of valuable info to take away."
"I
have really enjoyed the course. A great basis to start to
increase my knowledge and skills. Really good venue and
instructors. Thanks very much."
A view of our
purpose built Alpaca handling shed
Care
of the Pregnant Female and Birthing
"It
was very helpful to know all about pregnancy. At least I
know most problems have a solution."
"I
found the course helpful and learned some key points. The
practical element was very useful."
CameliDynamics
"Superb
course, good facilities, good food. A valued opportunity
to learn and put into practice ways to work with the alpacas in
a kind and respectful way."
"Really
valuable for hands-on experience in a venue which is brilliantly
set up for practice in handling alpacas."
"The
best clinic I've ever attended!"
The
Camelidynamics Course is proving to be very popular
Alpaca
Assessment and Show Preparation
"Covered
a wide range of relevant subjects. I feel I am more
qualified to know what to look for when purchasing or looking at
alpacas and their fleece. I also feel I have a better
understanding of conformation and fleece characteristics."
"Fantastic
and a very enjoyable course. I would be very interested in
attending future courses."
"Good
value - excellent product coverage."
Introduction
to keeping Alpacas
"Excellent.
Covered all aspects and left us all enthused. Thanks very
much."
"A
great deal of information was passed in a relaxed environment
making it very easy to ask questions. Very well
done. Actually being on site was beneficial to
understanding the theory elements. Much enjoyed, thanks."
Attendees
at a Judge Training Course
Shearing
Courses (Beginners and Improvers)
"Well
attended and informative course. Well presented with a
friendly hands-on experience."
"Being
relatively new to alpacas, I found the day very interesting as
well as helpful. It eased my worries about shearing.
I thoroughly enjoyed the day!"
Introduction
to Spinning
"Very
helpful learning basics of spinning - now I just need to
practice!"
"A
most enjoyable and informative day, thank you."
"Good,
practical course with experienced tutor."
