EAST GREENVILLE, Pa. — Bucks County 4H club, Pronking Pacas, had their competitions in showmanship, obstacles and public relations. Alpaca showmanship classes are like other animal shows in that the handler is scored on how well he/she knew and showed the animal.
The obstacle event demonstrates the alpaca’s ability and willingness to accept training and to work with its handler through a variety of obstacles. The obstacle course had participants leading their alpacas through a set of challenges, including a jump, a see-saw, running to a stop, jumps and weaving through cones just to name a few. Public Relations is basically an obstacle course with people also used as part of the obstacle. A person petting the alpaca or a crowd making a noise.
The club brought home an amazing amount of ribbons in the Intermediate and Junior age divisions.
–Penn State Extension