Introduction:
Rusk County Exposition Center
One of the finest facilities of its kind in the state, the $1.4 million Rusk County Expo Center was completed in 1995 as a compliment to the existing Ag Center. This allows the facility to combine the functions of Ag center with the capabilities of the open air arena.
The Expo Center has 100,000 square ft. under roof, with a seating capacity of 5,000. A horse barn with 32 stalls allows overnight accommodation for horses. The center has a busy calendar with events scheduled every weekend. Cattle sales, rodeos, team penning, cutting horse competitions, and auto and recreation shows have been booked into the facility.
Upon entering the gates at the Expo, check out the World War II T-33 trainer, aircraft erected in the memory of all veterans.
The Center is located 1 mile past the city limits on FM 13.
This is not just an ordinary llama show! It is a festival! This event is packed with fun, food and camaraderie.
Here are some of the highlights:
- A llama show with fair judging with no spin
- Fiber Education
- Neat stuff to buy
- Folk artists & vendors & demonstrations
- Jewelry, cool stuff, sculptures, clothing
- Tack & supplies
- Plenty of great food
- Live Concert featuring Little Texas
- Llamas available for sale (private treaty)
General
Information:
The Texas Festival gives exhibitors another venue for showcasing their
llamas, using fiber type as the distinction for class determination.
There will be three fiber divisions (Traditional, Silky &
Suri). These will be further divided by sex and age.
See entry form for complete details.
See below for a description of the three fiber types.
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Traditional Fiber
Type
* Double coated (undercoat & guard hair)
- Guard hair may be minimal
* Crimp to the fiber
- Fiber has "crinkle" - not straight
* Soft handle
* Loft to the fiber (does not lay flat)
* Fiber length may be short, medium or long |
Silky Fiber Type
* Slick to the touch
* Straight
* High luster
* Low loft
(not fluffy)
* Minimal to no lock structure |
Suri Fiber Type
* Straight fiber (no crimp)
* Cool to the touch
* High luster
* Silky handle
* Locks formed to skin
* Types of locks:
- Straight, Fan, Flat, Curl/pearl, or Pencil |
Judges:
No animals belonging to the CLI
management team will be entered in the show.
Judges:
Conformation: Anthony Stachowski, DVM
Fiber:
Mary Reed
Guiding Principles for the judges:
NO FAVORS
NO PERSONAL AGENDAS
NO POLITICS
Halter
Class Recognition:
Beautiful ribbons will be awarded in each class. Champions and Reserve Champions will receive unique crystal trophies.
A report on the event will be covered in a future issue of Cool Camelids
Magazine.
Proof of Date of Birth: Proof of birth date must be provided for all show entries. This can be done with a registration certificate or a veterinarian’s certification of the date of birth.
Special Clinic:
A Gelding Clinic taught by Dr. Anthony Stachowski (Ohio) and assisted by Dr. David Corley (Texas), other Texas veterinarians and Stacy Mashburn (Licensed Veterinary Technician) will be held Saturday morning as part of the Veterinarian Wet Lab.
A maximum number of 30 males will be gelded on a first-come, first-served basis.
The cost for each procedure is $45.
Cart Driving Classes: There will be three cart driving classes. One entry fee pays for all three classes. Beautiful ribbons will be awarded.
Deadline for entries:
Entries
must be postmarked no later than March
01, 2008.
Halter
Show Entry
Fees:
$100 per entry, $85 each for 2-3 entries, $75 each for 4-6
entries, $60 each for 7 or more entries.
Stall Fee:
The
stall fee is $50 with a maximum of two llamas per stall.
Health Requirements:
A
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian.
This
health certificate must:
* Be issued within 30 days of the show
* Include the llama's age, sex, registry name and number
* Have a complete description that includes color, markings and permanent
identification, if any.
Arrival Time:
Anytime between noon and 5 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2008.
Food & Beverages:
Friday evening chuck wagon dinner and live entertainment for exhibitors and veterinarians - compliments of CLI.
Food
and Craft vendors will be open all day Saturday for exhibitors and the
general public.
Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express
905 US Highway 79 N
Henderson, TX 75652
(903) 657-8789
(903) 657-1077
Best Western
1500 US Highway 259 S
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 657-9561
Bed & Breakfast accommodations:
T.J. Griffith, Innkeeper
310 E. Main Street
Henderson, Texas 75652
903-657-4797
Email: TheHeritageHouse@aol.com
Web: www.heritagehouseofhenderson.com
Stroud House Bed and Breakfast
7481 Highway 64 West
Henderson TX 75652
Phone: 903-847-4241 Fax: 903-847-3000
Web: www.primitiveacres.com
Primitive Acres Guest Ranch
19083 CR 3267 South
Mt. Enterprise, TX 75681
903-822-3983
Links of Interest:
Henderson, Texas
Historic East Texas
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Collectible Llamas, Inc. (CLI) exists to enhance the long-term viability
and profitability of the llama industry through the promotion and marketing
of all types of Llamas.
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