INTRODUCING
 

Pot of Gold

Gelding
Futurity
for
Youth

The Pot of Gold Gelding Futurity for Youth  provides an opportunity for Youth to
succeed and to promote the continued involvement of
Youth in the Llama Industry,
provides a marketing opportunity for breeders and creates
added-value to quality young males and geldings.

Pot of Gold now INCLUDES PERFORMANCE CLASSES.  More information coming soon!

 Where is the Futurity held and how do I sign up? This is the easy part — every time a youth shows a nominated gelding in an ILR-SD show, they earn points towards the year end Futurity Pot. The Winner of the Futurity is based on a POINTS  championship, not a specific event.

 When does the Youth Futurity begin? It will begin in 2011 and animals will be able to be nominated towards the end of 2010. Watch for an ILR e-Bulletin with specifics.

 Will all ILR-SD shows have a Gelding Futurity Class? There are no Futurity classes — show the gelding in the Non-Breeder Halter class and you automatically gain Futurity Points! Performance classes and showmanship do not count toward Gelding Futurity points.

 Who is Eligible? Any ILR Youth member is eligible to participate in the Youth Futurity.

 What Animals Are Eligible? Geldings are eligible from 12-36 months of age and must be nominated for the Futurity.

 Where do I buy an Nominated Gelding? Breeders or Sellers that are ILR Members can nominate a Gelding and it must be posted for sale on the llamaOOgle classified Llamas for Sale secton of the ILR website, www.lamaregistry.com (members get one FREE ad with ILR membership). Only nominated and posted animals are eligible for the Futurity. Animals must be registered as Gelding or Non-Breeder at time of nomination.

How much does it cost to nominate a gelding? The cost to nominate a gelding is $50 and is paid by the seller the first year of eligibility and paid by the Youth owner second year of eligibility.

How do I know how many points my animal has? There will be a Gelding Futurity Top Ten List on the ILR website, www.lamaregistry.com.

Do Futurity Geldings receive ILR-SD and UAP points too?  Absolutely! This means that the youth has three opportunities for points by entering only one show.

Who can show the gelding? The Futurity Geldings must be registered to and shown by the youth member only and the animal cannot be shared by siblings.

Is there prize money for the Gelding Futurity points winner? Yes, the guaranteed payout for 2011 is $1,000 for first, $500 for second and $250 for third.

How is the Gelding Futurity funded? The nomination fee is $50 of which $45 goes into the Gelding Futurity payout fund and $5 goes into the ILR marketing account. Breeders may also make directed donations into the Gelding Futurity to fund the payouts.

 Can I keep showing my gelding after he is too old for the Gelding Futurity? Absolutely. The animal will still get ILR-SD and UAP points for its entire life, it is just too old for the Gelding Futurity.

Can adults participate in the Gelding Futurity? No, not yet, but that program is in development for the future, as well as a Youth Female Futurity and a Performance Futurity — stay tuned for more info.

This is an awesome opportunity for youth and owners of geldings!

     INTERESTED? Check out the link below for the brochure with additional information!

ILR-SD Pot of Gold Youth Futurity brochure.pdf

 

Updated March 24, 2011