Sally Rucker to Speak at 2005 RMLA Conference

ILR Director and Past-President Sally Rucker has been invited to speak at the 2005 Conference of the Rocky Mountain Llama and Alpaca Association, which will be held at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, on July 15 – 17, 2005.

Sally’s presentation at the Conference will give RMLA members and other conference attendees a unique opportunity to learn more about the Registry. New llama owners can learn about the history and purpose of the Registry, and both new and established owners will hear the latest information about services provided by the Registry and how those services can enhance their records and business.

Sally will be one of more than 20 speakers at the Conference, which is being planned to provide sessions of interest to all llama and alpaca owners, regardless of their experience or age. A few of the topics to be covered are camelid health, showing techniques, packing and cart driving, youth judging, poisonous plants and legal issues relevant to lama owners. Several hands-on fiber sessions are being planned, including judging, dying, felting, carding and spinning.

Among the other special guest speakers are Murray Fowler, DVM, and Andy Tillman. Dr. Fowler established the first university course in the United States dedicated to the study and care of non-domestic animals. He is the author of 93 articles on camelids and of the textbook Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids. Dr. Fowler has received many awards in recognition of his work and is one of the most sought-after experts in the world. Mr. Tillman has been raising llamas and alpacas since 1975 and was named as one the ten most influential people in the llama business by Llamas Magazine. He has taught numerous clinics, published many articles and is the author of the book Speechless Brothers. Mr. Tillman will do a slide presentation of photographs of all types of lamas taken over nearly 30 years and will also conduct hands-on walking fiber analysis sessions.

More information about the Conference can be obtained at www.rmla.com or by calling Cheryl Juntilla at (970) 640-8028.

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