
After much planning and preparation, members of the Northern Ireland Alpaca Group gathered at Gosford Estate on June 9 for the group’s annual halter show, judged this year by Jo Bridge and with a number of new exhibitors showing for the first time.
Beautiful sunshine and a vibrant show atmosphere made for a truly enjoyable day, with a steady stream of visitors to the arena throughout the day and plenty of opportunities for members to introduce them to the wonderful world of alpacas as the judging continued apace.
Our sincere thanks go to all our generous sponsors; to judge Jo Bridge of Hilly Ridge Alpacas for her insightful and balanced critique of the animals in the ring; to Paul MacDonnell of Hushabye Farm Alpacas for his expertise as ring steward on the day, and to our volunteer scribes Niall Clayton & Lisa Hughes of MountainView Alpacas, as well as all of our alpaca colleagues from across Ireland who visited on the day, and everyone who came to see the animals, ask questions and learn more. The results are published below and congratulations go to all exhibitors on their success.





Results:
Class (Huacaya) | Name | Placing |
Junior White Female | Amberly Simply Starstruck | 1st |
Junior Fawn Female | Amberly Keep The Faith | 1st |
Junior Grey/Rose Grey Female | Amberly Glass Slipper | 1st |
Junior Black Female | Edenderry Lovestruck Aphrodite | 1st |
Junior White Male | Amberly Fire & Ice | 1st |
Junior Fawn Male | Ballymac Beau | 1st |
Junior Brown Male | Amberly Reckless Behaviour | 1st |
Intermediate White Female | Ashtonelle Bridget the Midget | 1st |
Intermediate Brown Female | Edenderry Liberty Belle | 1st |
Intermediate Black Female | Edenderry Titania’s Dream | 2nd |
Intermediate White Male | Beck Brow Hey Now of Amberly Ashtonelle Bamboozled | 1st 2nd |
Intermediate Black Male | Hushabye Cassius Clay | 1st |
Adult/Senior White Male | Popham Spitfire | 1st |
Adult/Senior Fawn Male | Beck Brow Bees Knees of Amberly Atkins Julius | 1st 2nd |
Multi-Coloured (male/female) | Ashtonelle Ceilidh | 1st |
Amberly New Sensation | 1st | |
Pet/Wether | Ashtonelle Buddy Boy | 1st |
Houghton Black Knight | 2nd | |
Amberly Blackout | 3rd | |
Class (Suri) | Name | Placing |
Junior Light Female | Amberly Suri Illusive | 1st |
Amberly Suri Grace & Mercy | 2nd | |
Intermediate White Male | Amberly Suri Invitation Only | 1st |
Championship Classes
Huacaya Colour Championships | Name |
Champion White (sponsored by The Coffee Dock) | Beck Brow Hey Now of Amberly |
Reserve Champion White | Ashtonelle Bamboozled |
Champion Fawn (sponsored by Joan McCammon) | Beck Brow Bees Knees of Amberly |
Champion Brown (sponsored by Pure Alpacas) | Amberly Reckless Behaviour |
Champion Grey (sponsored by Sperrinview Alpacas) | Amberly Glass Slipper |
Champion Black (sponsored by Alpacas of Cornwall) | Hushabye Cassius Clay |
Champion Multi (sponsored by KDM Hire Ltd) | Amberly New Sensation |
Best Pet(sponsored by Ashtonelle Alpacas) | Ashtonelle Buddy Boy |
Supreme Champion Huacaya (sponsored by Alpaca Association of Ireland) | Beck Brow Hey Now of Amberly |
Reserve Champion Huacaya (sponsored by Blackberry Alpacas) | Beck Brow Bees Knees of Amberly |
Supreme Champion Suri (sponsored by CS Alpacas) | Amberly Suri Invitation Only |
Reserve Champion Suri (sponsored by Iveagh Veterinary Surgery) | Amberly Suri Illusive |
Overall Judges Choice (sponsored by Craig Haylage) | Amberly Suri Invitation Only |