LFA Futurity Show Information
- Show Date & Location:
- September 14 - 16, 2012 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Deadline:
- Entries received prior to 09/01/2012 will be $250.00. After 09/01/2012 will be $275.00. Entries will be accepted until after the sale.
- Move In Date & Time:
- September 13, 2012, 12:00 p.m.
- Entry Fees:
- Members – See above. Non-Members - $350.00
per entry.
World Futurity Classes
Classes 1 through 4: Silky//All Other Fiber Type Llamas
1 Intact Males 5 - 15 months born between 6/18/10-4/18/11 2 Females 5 - 15 months born between 6/18/10-4/18/11 3 Intact Males 16 - 24 months born between 9/18/09 - 6/19/10 4 Females 16 - 24 months born between 9/18/09 - 6/19/10 Classes S1 through S4: Suri Llamas
S1 Intact Males 5 - 15 months born between 6/18/10-4/18/11 S2 Females 5 - 15 months born between 6/18/10-4/18/11 S3 Intact Males 16 - 24 months born between 9/18/09 - 6/19/10 S4 Females 16 - 24 months born between 9/18/09 - 6/19/10 Payouts Per World Futurity Class for classes with 16 or more entries:
Placing Total Payout Net to Exhibitor HerdSire Participation 1st $3,000.00 $2,400.00 $600.00 2nd $1,500.00 $1,200.00 $300.00 3rd $1,000.00 $800.00 $200.00 4th $750.00 $600.00 $150.00 5th $400.00 $320.00 $80.00 6th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 7th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 8th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 9th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 10th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 Total $7,900.00 $6320.00 $1,580.00 Payouts Per World Futurity Class for classes with 12 to 15 entries:
1st $2,500.00 $2,000.00 $500.00 2nd $1,250.00 $1,000.00 $250.00 3rd $750.00 $600.00 $150.00 4th $400.00 $320.00 $80.00 5th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 6th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 7th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 8th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 9th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 10th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 Total $6,400.00 $5,120.000 $1,280.00 Payouts Per World Futurity Class for classes with 7 to 11 entries:
Placing Total Payout Net to Exhibitor HerdSire Participation 1st $1,500.00 $1,200.00 $300.00 2nd $750.00 $600.00 $150.00 3rd $400.00 $320.00 $80.00 4th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 5th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 6th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 7th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 8th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 9th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 10th $250.00 $200.00 $50.00 Total $4,400.00 $3,600.00 $880.00 Payout amounts listed above could increase, based upon sponsorship monies raised, etc.
Stall Fees: $50.00. If your animal is entered in the sale there is no stall fee. Stalls with sod will be provided for all sale animals. If you would like to purchase sod for your Futurity entry, you may do so at an additional cost of $50.00 per stall. *
Tack/Display Stalls: $50.00 Stall preferences will be given to sponsors, sale animals, members & early entries. Tack stalls will need to be purchased.
Judges: A three judge system with the judges placements being posted.- Allen Davis, New Castle, IN, Futurity Judge
- Tami Lash, Manitou Beach, MI, Futurity Judge
- John McDougall, Montpelier, VA Futurity Judge
- Darrell Anderson, West Lafayette, IN, Claims Futurity Judge
- Hank Kaufman, Gambier, OH, Fall Harvest Judge
- Fran Soukup, Lyndon Station, WI, Walking Fleece
World Futurity & Maturity Futurity Judging Criteria:
- Conformation and Movement - 60%
- Fiber - 20%
- Overall - Appeal 20%
The categories are broken down as follows
60% 20% 20% Conformation Movement Fiber Overal Appeal Soundness Viewed from profile Uniformity Marketability Balance Viewed from front Hand Presence/Attitude Structure Viewed from rear Condition Ears Condition Gait Luster Head Substance Overall balance in stride Architecture Tail Set Fluidity of movement Claims Futurity:
The Claims Futurity is for male entries only. The Claims Futurity is meant to be an opportunity for LFA members to market their males - of any age and of any wool type or coverage. The entry fee is $100 per llama. Claimants may claim their llama for $1000 any time before the placing of the class. A hands on opportunity will be offered, after showing of this division is complete but before placing the classes. The sale will be on a private treaty basis, with LFA receiving a $100 commission on all sales. Since LFA is supporting the sales of these breeding males, proof of DNA testing is required. Please submit DNA testing results to the clerk or with payment.. Ribbons will be awarded to sixth place. Payouts will be split between the owner and the claimant. Pay outs are 70% for first, 20% for second, and 10% for third place, based upon entry fees. Judging criteria will be the same as the World Futurity.
Classes C1 - C3 Claims Futurity
C1 Intact Males 5 - 15 months born between 6/18/10-4/17/11 C2 Intact Males 16 - 24 months born between 9/17/09 - 6/17/10 C3 Intact Males 25 months and older born 9/18/09 and later Maturity Futurity:
The Maturity Futurity is being offered for those llamas who are over two years of age. It is open to any fleece type or coverage. There is not age limit for entries. This is a wonderful opportunity to show off and market your mature breeding llamas, male and/or female. Ribbons will be awarded to sixth place. The entry fee is $250 per llama. Judging criteria will be the same as the World Futurity. Payouts will be the same as those for the World Futurity. Class winners will be eligible to compete for the World Futurity Best of Show.
Classes M1 and M2 Maturity Futurity
M1 Intact Males 25 months and older born 9/19/09 and later M2 Females 25 months and older born 9/19/09 and later Showing & Selling: You do not have to sell your animal if you show it, and you do not have to show it if you sell it. All llamas must be fully registered or screened as a llama, as approved by ILR and/or the LFA.
Herdsire Nominations: $250.00
Herdsire nominations are optional, so the herdsire does not have to be nominated to show. If the herdsire is nominated then 20% of the winnings are awarded to the herdsire owner, if the herdsire is not nominated the LFA is the acting nominee and receives 20% of any winnings for the herdsire.Herdsire Row: $250.00
Showcase your sire in Herdsire Row.
Transit Stalls: $50.00
Transit stalls are available for LFA Members ONLY @ $50.00 each, 2 animal maximum. Please see above regarding sod as bedding is not included in the cost of the stall. Please use the attached entry form to request transit stalls. Stalls are limited and will be allocated on a "first come" basis. Health requirements must be met for all llamas in transit.Veterinarian: Dr. Charles Abraham will be available as an on call veterinarian. Dr. Abraham is a staff vet for the Equestrian Center and he also has a private practice in Cedar Rapids
Health Requirements: All Llamas entering the state of Iowa must be accompanied by a current 30 day health certificate.
Send all entries and checks to:
Kay Berg
P.O. Box 838
W4155 570yj Avenue
Ellsworth, WI 54011
Phone: 715-273-5230
