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NEWS RELEASE (2003.01) For Immediate Release: July 14, 2003 Contact: Chuck Thomas Hill Country Alpacas Purchases Ranch Property “We are thrilled to have been able to purchase this unique property,” said Chuck Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “It has some fantastic potential. It needs some brush clearing and other improvements, but we look forward to accomplishing those tasks and making a new home for our alpaca herd. It is not often that you can find a medium sized property with both pastureland and rugged, steep terrain. We are blessed to have both on this one ranch.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2003.02)
Hill Country Alpacas Announces Jewelry Line Medina, Texas, December 11, 2003 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the introduction of a line of alpaca related jewelry items, custom crafted in Sterling Silver and 14k gold. Kerrville based jeweler Jim Morris was commissioned to create these custom pieces. Morris was chief designer for James Avery Craftsman for 10 years before starting his own company to create and produce his own distinctive designs. The new jewelry line will be introduced at the Sun City Sizzle Alpaca Show in El Paso in January, 2004. “We commissioned Jim Morris to produce charms and other jewelry items that focus on making the animals represented look like conformationally correct alpacas,” said Leigh Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “There are other jewelry lines in the market that have an artist’s impression of an alpaca. They look like the art that the Inca Indians of South America, the original herdsmen, might have done to represent an alpaca. There some beautiful pieces available, but none seem to focus on representing an alpaca as they really look. That is how we intend to differentiate our line.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE Sun City Sizzle Alpaca Show Results El Paso, Texas, January 18, 2004 - Hill Country Alpacas announces the results of their participation in the Sun City Sizzle Alpaca Show, a Level III AOBA Certified show. With only one entry in the show, Hill Country Alpacas still came away with a blue ribbon in the Yearling, Female, Grey Color class. Escondido’s Shadow was awarded this recognition by AOBA certified judge Diana Timmerman of Colorado. She commented on Shadow’s wonderful fleece and perfect conformation. Leigh Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas and the exhibitor said, “We are so excited to have won this award. This is our first time to show an animal in competition and to have won a blue ribbon is just wonderful. We have other animals in our herd, but none are eligible to show, based on being too young, and others in the herd are expectant mothers who we were concerned about transporting to the show. We are just thrilled and very encouraged.” Hill Country Alpacas also debuted their line of alpaca jewelry at the show. “We are happy with the results of our efforts. We received lots of compliments and encouragement on our products and we made a quite a few sales,” reported Chuck Thomas. Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2004.02)For Immediate Release: February 21, 2004 TxOLAN Alpaca Spectacular Show Results Fort Worth, Texas, February 21, 2004 - Hill Country Alpacas announces the results of their participation in the TxOLAN Alpaca Spectacular a Level III AOBA Certified show. Once again Hill Country Alpacas showed Escondido’s Shadow, and the results experienced in El Paso last month were repeated and exceeded. Shadow was awarded a blue ribbon by AOBA certified judge Kristin Buhrmann of Alberta, Canada, in the Yearling, Female, Medium Fawn color class. Buhrmann stated that Shadow possessed a perfect conformation with a beautiful and upright femininity and outstanding fleece. Shadow was then awarded the Reserve Color Championship in the Female, Fawn Color group. Judge Buhrmann commented that the Champion and Reserve Champion were both animals that she just knew she wanted to get her hands on as soon as they entered the show ring. “As in El Paso, last month, we are thrilled with how Shadow performed in the show ring,” said Leigh Thomas who handled the exhibitor duty for Hill Country Alpacas. “To be awarded the Reserve Color Championship in just our second show is incredible.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2004.03) For Immediate Release: May 2, 2004 Great Western Alpaca Show Results Denver, Colorado, May 2, 2004 - Hill Country Alpacas announces the results of their entries in the Great Western Alpaca Show held in Denver, Colorado April 30 - May 2, 2004. The Great Western Alpaca Show was a Level V Certified show, making it among the largest in the country. Hill Country Alpacas received 4th place awards for both Escondidos Shadow and Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon. Escondidos Shadow, a yearling female in the Dark Fawn class, was recognized by AOBA certified judge Lorraine Guyn as having a lovely conformation and fineness of fleece and remarked that she loved her (typey) head. Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon, a juvenile male, competed in the Medium Brown class. In her verbal comments during the presentation of awards, AOBA certified judge Jane Tellier said that she was very pleased to see such a sturdy young male with a very nice fleece and looked forward to seeing all of the males in Stonewall’s class as they mature. “While we would love to have placed higher, we are very pleased with the results from the Great Western Show,” commented Chuck Thomas. “This is by far the largest show we have attended. It is at least twice and perhaps three times larger than the others shows we have competed in. To have placed as high as we did, competing against so many animals, is great.” Leigh Thomas added, “We are looking forward to seeing how Stonewall progresses. He competed against animals that in some cases were almost twice his age. He is still competing with his cria fleece and we are expecting great improvement in his fleece after his first shearing.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2004.04) For Immediate Release: September 26, 2004 Oklahoma State Fair Results Oklahoma City, OK September 26, 2004 – Hill Country Alpacas announces the results of their entries in the Oklahoma State Fair Alpaca Show held in Oklahoma City, OK September 24-26, 2004. The Oklahoma State Fair was a Level II AOBA Certified show. Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon, a Medium Brown male, was awarded a blue ribbon in his yearling class of dark colored males and went on to receive the Color Championship for dark colored huacaya males, the highest honor awarded. In his oral comments, AOBA certified judge Harold Herbold commented that Stonewall’s conformation was outstanding and he was particularly impressed with his overall appearance and fleece condition considering he was among the youngest animals in his class. The judge expects even further positive development in Stonewall as he matures. “We could not be more excited for Stonewall”, commented Leigh Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “This was only Stonewall’s second show and to receive the Color Championship is just amazing.” Hill Country Alpacas had other entries at the show as well. Also showing at the Oklahoma State Fair were Escondido’s Kokimo, an adult male in the White color class, and Abeni-Magnus Crockett, a juvenile multi-color male. Kokimo received a second place ribbon for his showing and Crockett received a fourth place ribbon. Judge Herbold commented that Kokimo possessed some very fine qualities and that under another judge in another show he might well have won a blue ribbon. With respect to Crockett, he commented that he expects great development in this young animal, who was only 8 months old in this, his first show. Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2004.05) For Immediate Release: October 10, 2004 Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies 2004 Fall Festival Results Castle Rock, CO October 10, 2004– Hill Country Alpacas announces the results of their participation in the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies Fall Festival Alpaca Show held at the Douglas County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock, Colorado. Fall Festival was a Level II AOBA Certified show. Hill Country Alpacas had 4 entries in the show and all received awards in their respective classes. The highlight of the show was Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon, a Medium Brown yearling male, who competed in a composite class. He received both a blue ribbon in his yearling class, and the Color Championship for Dark Huacaya Males. In composite class judging, the animals are evaluated in a combined fleece and conformation class. Stonewall’s fleece, which was shorn in May 2004, was first evaluated in the fleece show by an AOBA certified judge using the “absolute fleece judging system”. Subsequently, Stonewall was evaluated in a show ring by a separate AOBA judge, strictly for conformation, soundness, and balance. AOBA judge Ruth Elvestad from Canada, commented that Stonewall is a very macho male with perfect conformation. “This was the first time that we had ever competed in a composite class” said Leigh Thomas. “My heart was beating so fast when the judge placed Stonewall at the top of the place for conformation, because we then had to wait to see how he did in the fleece show. When the results were announced, I was in shock. This is the most precise judging of an animal’s features. It is very exciting to have performed so well.” The following day, the same process was repeated when Stonewall competed against a juvenile and adult alpaca to receive the Color Championship. “We are delighted with Stonewall’s performance and look forward to his contributions to our breeding program” said Chuck Thomas co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. In other results, Abeni-Magnus Crockett received a blue ribbon in the juvenile multi-color male class. Escondidos Kokimo received a third place in the adult white male class. Escondidos Shadow received a fourth place award in the yearling fawn female composite class. Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2004.06) For Immediate Release: October 31, 2004 Contact: Chuck Thomas Alpacafest West 2004 Results Santa Ynez, CA October 31, 2004– Hill Country Alpacas announces the results of their participation in the Alpacafest West show hosted by The Alpaca Breeders of Southern California and the California Alpaca Breeders associations. The show was held at the beautiful Firestone Vineyards at Crossroads Meadow in the Santa Ynez valley of California near Santa Barbara. The show was a Level III AOBA Certified Halter show. Hill Country Alpacas had only one entry in this show, Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon, a yearling medium brown male. Stonewall received a blue ribbon in his yearling class. AOBA judge Jill McLeod, from Alberta, Canada, was impressed with his sturdiness and overall fleece character in awarding him his blue ribbon. Stonewall went on to receive the Reserve Color Championship for Brown Huacaya Males. “This was a large show and had some amazingly beautiful animals entered in it,” commented Leigh Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “It was tremendous to be able to have Stonewall compete against West Coast animals to see how he compares. The Reserve Championship is a real confirmation of the qualities that Stonewall possesses. With this Reserve and the two other Color Championships under his belt, Stonewall is on his way to becoming a key part of our breeding program.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2005.01) For Immediate Release: January 23, 2005 Contact: Chuck Thomas Sun City Sizzle 2005 Show Results El Paso, TX January 23, 2005- Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 6th Annual Sun City Sizzle Alpaca Show held at the El Paso County Coliseum. This year's event was held as a part of the 76th Southwest Livestock Show and Rodeo. The show was an AOBA Certified Level III show. Hill Country Alpaca’s only entry in the show was Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon, a yearling medium brown male. Stonewall continued his winning ways in the 2004/2005 show year with another blue ribbon. In her oral comments, AOBA judge Diana Timmerman from Colorado commented that she appreciated Stonewall’s strength and balance, his wonderful top line, head and top-knot. In comments about his fleece, she said that she “couldn’t wait to get her hands on him and he did not disappoint.” She noted his outstanding amplitude and frequency combined with softness and fineness throughout the entire blanket. She also made special note of the consistency of color throughout the blanket. Owner and exhibitor Leigh Thomas said, “This year’s Sun City Sizzle was an amazingly competitive show. Animals from as far away as the State of Washington were present, and the competition was among the fiercest that Stonewall has faced. We are very pleased with his results and look forward to seeing how he performs in upcoming shows in February and March. We are also pleased at the interest Stonewall is already getting as a future sire." Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2005.02) For Immediate Release: February 20, 2005 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2005 TxOLAN Alpaca Spectacular Show Results Fort Worth, TX February 20, 2005 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 6th Annual TxOLAN Alpaca Spectacular held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The show was an AOBA Certified Level III halter show and a Level I fleece show. Hill Country Alpacas had several entries in this very competitive show. Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon, a yearling medium brown male, was awarded a blue ribbon and Color Championship for his fleece, and a second place in his halter class. His halter judge, Kristin Buhrmann, from Alberta, Canada commented on the excellent conformational proportions of his neck, back and legs. She also noted how closely and favorably he compared to the recipient of the blue ribbon. Escondido’s Kokimo, an adult white male received a fourth place finish in a very competitive class. “Anytime you place in the top five in a white class is remarkable", said Leigh Thomas, co-owner of Hill Country Alpacas. "The competition is incredibly tough with huge numbers of animals in white classes. We are very pleased with his showing. We are also very excited for Stonewall. His continued success in the show ring and now in fleece competition is just amazing. We count it a blessing to own him.” In other results, Escondido’s Shadow, an adult medium fawn female received a fourth place for her fleece. Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. News Release (2005.03) For Immediate Release: March 13, 2005 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2005 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Show Results Houston, TX March 13, 2005 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2005 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Open Alpaca show. Hill Country Alpacas had several entries in this year’s show. Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon, competing in the Yearling Dark Huacaya Male class, received a blue ribbon. Competing then against alpacas that were both older and younger, he went on to receive the Color Championship. AOBA certified judge Tim Lavan, from Maine commented that Stonewall is “the complete package” and possesses “everything you would like to see in a Huacaya.” He further commented on Stonewall’s bone structure and strength as well as the excellent character of his fleece, combining softness with amplitude and frequency in his crimp with consistency throughout his blanket. Peruvian Heritage Victoria, a six-month old light fawn female, competing in her first show, received a blue ribbon in her juvenile class. Judge Lavan commented that her fleece was outstanding and though she was the youngest in her class, she really stood out. “We could not be more pleased with our results from Stonewall and Victoria, said Leigh Thomas, co-owner of Hill Country Alpacas. We are so happy for Stonewall’s success and look forward to offering his services at stud later this year.” Chuck Thomas commenting on Victoria’s show success said, “ While we really liked Victoria’s looks and knew she was a nice young alpaca, we are very excited that our view has been confirmed by an AOBA judge. At only 6 months, and still in her cria fleece, we are really excited to see how her second fleece looks.” In other results, Escondido’s Kokimo received a 5th place award in his very competitive light adult male class, while My Name is Hidalgo, also competing in his first show at six months of age received a fourth place ribbon in the light juvenile male class. Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments.
News Release (2005.04) For Immediate Release: June 6, 2005 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2005 AOBA National Alpaca Show Results Sandy, UT June 6, 2005 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2005 AOBA National Alpaca show. Hill Country Alpacas had three entries in this year’s show. Escondido’s Kokimo, competing in the Adult Light Huacaya Male shorn class received a blue ribbon. AOBA certified judge Jane Tellier commented on his very polite disposition and lovely conformation, saying “This is what we are looking for.” Nine-month-old Peruvian Heritage Victoria competed in the Juvenile Light Huacaya Female composite class. She also received a blue ribbon. In composite classes shorn animals are first judged and placed on the basis of their conformation only. After the class has been placed, scores for their fleeces, which have been judged using an Absolute Fleece Judging System are used to assign final placing in the class. Chuck Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas explained, “In the Absolute Judging System fleeces are evaluated not against other animals competing in a given class, but rather, against the judges view of an “ideal” fleece.” Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon, also showed in a composite class, against some very tough competition. He received a third place ribbon in the Yearling Dark Huacaya Male composite class. The two animals that placed above him are owned by Magical Farms, one of the largest and best known alpaca farms in the nation. Leigh Thomas, co-founder commented, “We would love to have placed higher with Stonewall, but to be beaten by animals from Magical Farms is nothing to be ashamed of. They are perennial winners and have amazing animals. To have placed just below them is a testament to just how good an animal Stonewall is. Overall, we are very happy with our performance in this show.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2006.01) For Immediate Release: January 20, 2006 Contact: Chuck Thomas Stonewall Jaxon Introduced as Herdsire Medina, TX January 20, 2006 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce that Dundee’s Stonewall Jaxon has proven himself as a breeder and his availability for outside breeding has begun. Stonewall settled his first female in December, 2005 and his first offspring is due around Thanksgiving 2006. We are pleased to offer him for outside breeding. His introductory service fee is $2,500.00 and will be offered for only a limited time. His standard service fee is planned to be $3000.00. Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2006.02) For Immediate Release: February 20, 2006 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2006 TxOLAN Alpaca Spectacular Fort Worth, TX February 20, 2006 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2006 TxOLAN Alpaca Spectacular. In a very competitive show, Dundee's Stonewall Jaxon received a first place award for his fleece. He has now retired from the show circuit to pursue his career as a herdsire for Hill Country Alpacas. "We are very excited that Stonewall was able to retire with a first place blue ribbon in his last show. We are equally thrilled that Stonewall has proven himself a breeder and to introduce him to the industry for stud service." said Chuck Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2006.03) For Immediate Release: October 29,2006 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2006 Mid-America Alpaca Show Topeka, KS October 29, 2006 - Hill Country Alpacas is please to announce the results of its participation in the 2006 Mid-America Alpaca Show. "We are very pleased and surprised at the results of this show,” said Chuck Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “We brought very young animals and some who had never shown before. We did not know what to expect with these animals, but were pleasantly surprised at their performance. It affirms the strength of our breeding program and the quality of our herdsires.” Poseidon’s Titus, a yearling white male received a third place in his very large and always competitive white class. Hill Country’s Angelina received a second place in her yearling light fawn class. Hill Country’s Bell a juvenile light fawn female received a fifth place and Hill Country’s Montgomery received a second place award in his juvenile medium brown class. Hill Country also entered two group classes. They received a third place ribbon in the Get-of-Sire class where three animals with the same sire are shown together. In this case, the sire was Mile High Peruvian Heritage. Hill Country Alpacas also entered the Produce-of-Dam class, where two animals with the same dam are shown together. Nirvana’s Sari received a blue ribbon for her two offspring. Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2006.04) For Immediate Release: November 12, 2006 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2006 STAR Open Alpaca Fleece Show Boerne, TX November 12, 2006 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2006 STAR Open Alpaca Fleece Show. This was the first annual fleece show sponsored by the new AOBA affiliate STAR (State of Texas Alpaca Ranchers) held in conjunction with the long running Kid 'n Ewe & Lama Too show which is a well know and attended wool show in South Texas. The alpaca portion of the show was an outstanding success and the organizers look forward to conducting this fleece show in this very important setting for years to come. Hill Country Alpacas had two entries in the show. Dundee's Stonewall Jaxon continued his winning ways, earning his eighth blue ribbon, even as he has retired from the show circuit to pursue his new career as a herdsire. The strength of this fine male continues to be evident in his fleece, even after he has reached breeding age and has begun servicing females. Hill Country’s Angelina, a light fawn female whose juvenile fleece was shown earned a second place award. “We are very pleased with both of these results,” said Leigh Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “Cria fleeces are difficult to prepare based solely on their amniotic tipping and for Angelina’s fleece to have shown so well against other more mature animals speaks worlds about how good her fiber is. As for Stonewall, his show record speaks for itself. He is simply remarkable and we look forward to proving his strength as a herdsire as his first babies are hitting the ground now.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2007.01) For Immediate Release: January 21, 2007 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2007 A-OK Alpaca Blast-Off Shawnee, OK January 21, 2007 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2007 A-OK Alpaca Blast-Off Alpaca Show. This was the first annual show sponsored by the new AOBA affiliate A-OK (Alpacas-Oklahoma). The show was held at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee. In its first year, the show was a certified Level III AOBA show. Hill Country Alpacas had three entries in the fleece show and two entries in the halter show. Dundee's Stonewall Jaxon continued his winning ways, earning his ninth blue ribbon, in this show, for his fleece. The strength of this fine male continues to be evident in his fleece, even after he has reached breeding age and has begun servicing females. Other results in the fleece show include a fifth place finist for Peruvian Heritage Victoria a light fawn 2 year old female and a sixth place finish for Hill Country's Angelina a yearling light fawn female. Hill Country’s Angelina, also received a fourth place finish in her halter class, with AOBA judge Kevin O'Leary commenting that she had the best architecture in her fleece in the entire class, but lacked some density compared to the animals placing above her. In a very competitive class of white yearling males with a total of 14 animals competing, Poseidon's Titus received a fifth place finish. Titus also competed in a Get of Sire class to enable his sire Caligula's Accoyo Poseidon to receive a blue ribbon. “We are very pleased with all of these results,” said Chuck Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “To have received awards in every class entered is really quite remarkable. We have been to shows in the past and not been so fortunate, and to have done so well in a very competitive show is a real affirmation for the progress we are making in our breeding program. As for Stonewall, his show record speaks for itself. He is simply remarkable and we look forward to proving his strength as a herdsire as his first babies are hitting the ground now.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2007.02) For Immediate Release: February 18, 2007 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2007 TXOLAN Alpaca Spectacular Fort Worth, TX February 18, 2007 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 8th Annual TXOLAN Alpaca Spectacular. This was the eighth annual alpaca halter and fleece show sponsored by TXOLAN and was the largest and most competitive yet, as it reached a Level IV AOBA certified show. The show was held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in the heart of the cultural district of Fort Worth, one of the finest facilities where alpacas shows are held. Express' Masterpiece Renoir, a juvenile white male, was awarded a first place blue ribbon in an extremely competitive class of 15 animals. AOBA judge Charlene Friedman commented on his beautiful fleece including its style, density, and softness in placing him at the head of his class. "We are very pleased with this result. White male classes are always incredibly competitive and to have been placed above the other fantastic males in Renoir's class is wonderful. We have very high hopes for this young male." said Leigh Thomas, co-owner of Hill Country Alpacas. Express' Masterpiece Renoir is co-owned with Escondido Alpacas from Athens, TX. In other competition, Hill Country’s Angelina, a light fawn yearling female, received a sixth place finish in her halter class. Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2007.03) For Immediate Release: October 28, 2007 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2007 Mid America Alpaca Show Topeka, KS October 28, 2007 – Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2007 Mid America Alpaca Show held at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, Kansas. Hill Country Alpacas had 6 entries in the show and received awards in each class entered. Highlights were first place finishes for two juvenile female alpacas, Hill Country’s Carson a light fawn colored alpaca and Hill Country’s Hartley who participated in a multi-colored class. Also receiving awards were Hill Country’s Kendall, a medium brown female who won second place in her medium brown juvenile class, and Hill Country’s Bell, a beige yearling, who placed fifth. Also competing was Express' Masterpiece Renoir, a white yearling male who was awarded third place finishes in both a full fleece halter competition and a third in the fleece show. “We are extremely pleased with these results in Kansas” said Chuck Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “Wherever you come home with awards for every entry you have in the show, you have to be happy.” Leigh Thomas added “These results speak well for our breeding program and the strength of our herdsires. We are really looking forward to the remainder of the show season, particularly when we are able to show three more young alpacas who represent our efforts to improve the quality of our herd.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family owned business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation and pleasant temperaments. # # # NEWS RELEASE (2007.04) For Immediate Release: November 4, 2007 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2007 LA Deep South Alpaca Show Shreveport, LA November 4, 2007 – Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2007 LA Deep South Alpaca Show. Hill Country Alpacas had only one entry in the show and received a first place award. Express' Masterpiece Renoir, a white yearling male who is co-owned with Escondido Alpacas, was awarded a first place finish in the yearling white male full fleece halter competition. “We are extremely pleased with this result” said Leigh Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “Whenever you come home with awards in white male classes you are pleased, but a first place is always a real accomplishment.” “This award speak well for Renoir's future as a breeding male and we look forward to proving him over the course of the next few years.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family owned business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation and pleasant temperaments. # # # NEWS RELEASE (2007.05) For Immediate Release: November 10, 2007 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2007 STAR Open Alpaca Fleece Show Boerne, TX November 10, 2007 - Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2007 STAR Open Alpaca Fleece Show. This was the second annual fleece show sponsored by the new AOBA affiliate STAR (State of Texas Alpaca Ranchers) held in conjunction with the long running Kid 'n Ewe & Lama Too show which is a well know and attended wool show in South Texas. Hill Country Alpacas had two entries in the show. Dundee's Stonewall Jaxon continued his winning ways, earning his tenthy blue ribbon, even as he has retired from the halter show circuit to pursue his career as a herdsire. The strength of this fine male continues to be evident in his fleece, even after he has reached breeding age and has begun servicing females. Express' Masterpiece Renoir, a white male also earned a first place award. “We are very pleased with both of these results,” said Leigh Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. “We are excited about Renoir's results as he builds an already impressive show history as a white male alpaca. The competition is fierce. As for Stonewall, his show record speaks for itself. He is simply remarkable and we look forward to proving his strength as a herdsire.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation, and pleasant temperaments. NEWS RELEASE (2008.01) For Immediate Release: January 27, 2008 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2008 A-OK Alpaca Blast Off Shawnee, OK January 27, 2008 – Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2008 A-OK Alpaca Blast Off held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Hill Country Alpacas had 8 entries in the show and received awards in all but one class entered. Highlights were first place finishes for Hill Country’s Hartley who participated in a multi-colored yearling class and Hill Country's Fayette who competed in a dark fawn juvenile female class. Also receiving awards were Hill Country’s Carson, a light fawn yearling who received a second place, Hill Country's San Jacinto, a bay black juvenile male who received a third place, and Hill Country's Kendall, a dark brown female who won fourth place in her yearling class. Also competing was Poseidon's Paschal, who is co-owned with Tierra Prometida Alpacas. Paschal received a second place finish in the juvenile white male class. Express' Masterpiece Renoir, who is co-owned with Escondido Alpacas is a white yearling male who received a second place finish for his fleece, but importantly, the distinction of having the best crimp in the entire fleece show. “We are extremely pleased with these results in Oklahoma” said Chuck Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. Leigh Thomas added “These results speak well for our breeding program and the strength of our herdsires. We are really looking forward to the remainder of the last show we will attend this season. It is a larger show and we look forward to the competition.” Hill Country Alpacas is a family owned business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation and pleasant temperaments. # # # NEWS RELEASE (2008.02) For Immediate Release: February 17, 2008 Contact: Chuck Thomas 2008 TXOLAN Alpaca Spectacular Fort Worth, TX February 17, 2008 – Hill Country Alpacas is pleased to announce the results of its participation in the 2008 TXOLAN Alpaca Spectacular held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This year's event was a Level IV AOBA-Certified show. Hill Country Alpacas had 8 entries in the show and received awards in every class entered. Highlights include a first place finish for Express' Masterpiece Renoir in the fleece show and third place finishes for Poseidon's Paschal, a white juvenile male, and Hill Country's San Jacinto a bay black juvenile male. Hill Country’s Hartley, who participated in a multi-colored yearling class, earned a fourth place ribbon, while Hill Country's Kendall, a medium brown yearling female and Hill Country's Carson, a light fawn yealing female, both earned fifth place finishes. Hill Country's Fayette finished in sixth place in her medium fawn juvenile female class. Finally, Renoir also received a fifth place finish in an incredibly competitive class of yearling white males. Hill Country Alpacas co-owns Express' Masterpiece Renoir, with Escondido Alpacas from Athens, TX and Poseidons Paschal with Tierra Prometida Alapca Ranch from Fischer, TX. “We are extremely pleased with these results in Fort Worth” said Chuck Thomas, co-founder of Hill Country Alpacas. Leigh Thomas added “These results speak well for our breeding program. As an exhibitor, you are always pleased when every entry finishes in the top six. In a large show such as TXOLAN, with classes containing 10 and 12 animals or more, it says alot about how well you are doing relative to the industry." Hill Country Alpacas is a family owned business founded by Leigh and Chuck Thomas. They are dedicated to breeding alpacas for excellent fleece characteristics, correct conformation and pleasant temperaments. # # # alpacas for sale, alpacas for sale in Texas, alpacas for sale in TX, Alpaca ranches in Texas, Texas alpaca farm, Texas alpaca ranch, Texas alpacas, alpaca breeder, alpaca breeders, alpaca breeding, alpaca farming, alpaca info, alpaca information, alpaca, llama, lama, alpaca owners, alpaca ranch, alpaca ranching, alpaca sale, alpaca sales, alpaca stud, alpaca studs, alpaca business, buying alpacas, exotic livestock, herdsires, huacayas, suris, I love alpacas, livestock investment, pedigrees, raising alpacas, Hill Country Alpacas |
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