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October 5 , 2023 The Beacon • 21
Llama show was held at the Coshocton County Fair
By Marianne Austin
4-H kids were showing their llama projects at the junior fair on Sunday morning , Oct . 1 in Hunter Arena at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds . They learn proper care for their animal ; the anatomy , health , maintenance and training ; and how to show their llama .
Ten-year-old Clayton Snyder , along with his llama Moe , is a member of Fun Packers 4-H club out of Dresden . He said llamas are just fun to show . He got his llama last year and keeps it at his uncle ’ s farm . He has shown llamas for a while .
“ Llamas are easy to handle sometimes , depending on what mood they are in ,” Snyder said .
Jillian Given attends Newark Catholic High School . Her project is a male breeding llama named Otis . This is her sixth year showing llamas . “ I had a llama before , but she was a little bit crazy , so I had to get another
for showing . We just use her for breeding now .”
Leah Haumschild is a student at Coshocton Elementary School . This is her third year showing llamas .
“ Gunner does pretty good showing . I am very impressed with him ,” Haumschild said . “ I chose llamas
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Leah Haumschild and Gunner showed at the Coshocton County Fair .
“ Llamas are easy to handle sometimes , depending on what mood they are in .” because my grandma has a 4-H club and so I joined her club . I really like them because there is no animal quite like them at the fair . It is a little bit different to show them , and you feel like you get to do something special .
“ They are pretty easy to care for . You have to vaccinate them and worm them . You ’ ve got to take care of them , shear them , trim their toe nails and you need to have a pasture for them . They need to have food and water , just a good water source , and at least a shelter for them . We brush them for the fair and get them ready and make them look good .”
Haumschild is a member of Kamelid Kushers 4-H Club .
When showing your project , the llama should be well balanced , symmetrical and proportioned for its age . It also should stand on four strong legs correctly placed and with no deviation . The length of the neck equals the length of the legs and twothirds the length of the back . The body parts should flow together as he / she moves
Jillian Given is pictured with her llama Otis .
— Clayton Snyder
across the ring . The neck should come out of the withers smoothly and not bounce when on the move .
Marianne Austin
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