It's been a long time since we've posted!!

It has been way too long since any of us have posted on this blog and there's so much that's happened since then that I don't know where to start to catch you up. Maybe I'll start with my Crias born this year.


My first was born on July 2nd. I was already upstate and right down the road from the farm when she was born. I was vacationing at my Brother and Sister in laws home, they are 2 minutes down the road from the farm. I was so happy to see a black girl when we first got there. Her name is Destiny and she was such a peanut when we first saw her. This my husband Tom holding her, the one that wants nothing to do with this business. lol

And this is her today! She's really a pretty girl and I can't wait to get all my crias to the shows next year. Her sire is Whistler's Peruvian Ebony King who is new to breeding so we'll see what he passed on to his crias in a few months.




My second born is a real cutie named Domino. He was born October 1st and he's very different looking. I just love all the spots on his face and under his body. It's hard to figure out what color he is in the pictures. He's actually a light rose gray! When you split his fleece all you see is gray and crimp, and lots of it!

He has such a cute face you just want to watch him all day. His Sire is Hollywood's Hilltop's Paparazzi and he has inherited his color and fleece from him for sure. Hopefully he becomes a champion like his dad!






Last but certainly not least my little girl Tiffany. Born on October 15th. Her Dam's name is Audrey Hepburn so I named her Breakfast at Tiffany's or Tiffany for short. She is a really nice dark brown color with black points. I'm so glad about that because I'm breeding for black and gray so if she had to be brown then the black points just made it that much better for me. Her sire is Captain Nemo well know for passing on his nice crimp on to his crias.




Okay that's it for now, talk to you soon!

Patty Ludwig

Spring is in the air!

Classes are now in session over at Rosehaven alpacas for us agister’s. On Saturday March 14th some of us got together at the farm to learn how to administer the alpacas monthly shots. Some were a little hesitant at first but in the end we all did very well at it. Unfortunately none of us thought to take pictures. Oh well, one Kodak moment lost!

But the following week on the 21st we got together again to work with the alpacas that will be going to the spring shows. Some will also be competing in performance. Laurie's does a great job with the help of Angela and Janet in the training area. Robin and I were getting our alpacas halter trained. And I must say the alpacas did very well.





We then decided to simulate a show with Michele and Rob acting as judges to give us all some experience in the ring. It was a fun filled and very productive day to say the least!

Until next time!

Patty Ludwig

alpacasinharmony.com

A big happy birthday hug to Angela, seen here with a fifth place ribbon for showmanship, at the Empire Extravaganza. She showed Summer Sunset for us and was really great. Now that she's twelve years old we won't be seeing her in the youth division anymore but hope she will think about continuing to show these animals who seem to love her a lot. Now that the bridge (we were calling it the paca-walk because in dog agility we call it's counterpart a dog walk but everyone else calls it a bridge so I guess we will too) is painted and at Rosehaven, along with the teeter, we are really looking foward to warmer, mud free days so we can practice. Only six and a half weeks before North American and we really need to practice.

Happy Birthday again from your birthday pal,

Laurie Sue Bakay

Crystal Glen Alpacas

Waiting for spring

There was a hot spell at Rosehaven on Sunday. It was at least in the thirties and the sun was glimmering on the snow. I saw some of the girls pronking around in the snow, as I drove up. It was wonderful to get and give some kisses, even without carrots and apples for them. Summer is waiting for spring to start practicing obstacles.

Here's a preview of the paca-walk, pre paint. The teeter is also done. Really look foward to getting these set up at Rosehaven.

Laurie Sue Bakay

Crystal Glen Alpacas

Meet Trista

What an amazing weekend I had! After a short flight to Boston, I made my way to Groveland, MA to visit with my beautiful girl, Trista. She is currently staying with Pat Badger and his family at Alpaca Grove until she is bred in May. By August, she will be with her new sisters at Rosehaven.

It was hard to leave her behind, but I know she is in good hands. You will all get the chance to meet her at the North American Alpaca Show in April. Then, she will be heading to Kentucky for the Futurity Show. Pat thinks that she is special enough to compete at that level. She has amazing fleece, a beautiful face and an easy going personality. Stop by the Alpaca Grove booth at the shows to meet her.

The big storm in the Catskills December 19, 2008

Hi All:

Well the snow started around 10am this morning and stayed with us through the afternoon. stopped before 5pm today. much earlier than predicted, but that's okay. All the girls are in the big barn and refuse to come outside, however the boys are snow bunnies. Look at them - they are covered in snow. I took this from the great room's doorway. I wasn't going out there. Doesn't it look like their little barn is wearing a snow hat?? I am happy to report that we put our tree up today. and by that I do mean up. (not decorated). Rob went out of his way to get a humongous tree. It's about 10 feet tall but I swear it's almost that wide! We had to get a rope and throw it over the beam to haul it into place. The fire is blazing and we are waiting for the plow to come to scoop us out. the coats that Patty, Laurie, Judy and Robin found have been put to good use and keeping some of those cria's warm. I can't believe how big some of them have gotten. Huge! I wanted to also show this beautiful picture that Rob took at sunrise the week of Thanksgiving but I didn't find it till I downloaded my snow boys pics today.

Happy Holidays to all!!!

Michele

Monte wins his first Blue!!!!

Monte won 1st place at the New Jersey show last month and we are very proud of him. We'll see what the next show brings!

Monte is co-owned by Rosehaven Alpacas

Patty Ludwig

Alpacas in Harmony