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The Morgan County 4-H Llama Club
Hi Kids!
The Morgan County 4-H Llama Club was founded by Lana Coffey in 1994. Lana and her husband Hugh owned Casa Loma Llamas and Alpacas, In Mooresville, Indiana. They started their herd in 1985. But due to health problems they sold their farm in 1998. The 4-H Llama club is very grateful to the Coffeys who still do a lot for the club. The club today consists of six farms, There are two non host farms. They are Vicki Stephany and George Raizor. The club leader is Debbie Schneider from Walnut Lane Llamas Mooresville, Indiana. Bob and Lisa Weiss of Martinsville, Indiana. Karen Smith from Our Funny Farm Llamas of Martinsville, Indiana. and Roy and Jackie Bolton from
Phollie Llama Farms
Martinsville, Indiana. The kids sign up in April each year. Kids do not need to own or buy a Llama to sign up, most kids lease their Llama from the farm they are assigned to. Meetings start in May and last sixteen weeks, We have a run through in June at Mooresville, Indiana. Then the club meets at Phollie Llama Farms in June for a trek to the creek, This is about one mile long, It is really a rugged trail up and down hills and through the creek bottom. Every body gets wet. Three or four Llamas carry a pack so the kids can take a break and have refreshments before returning to civilization. The club has an average of twenty Eight to thirty kids each year. They compete at the Morgan County Fair in July, Then in August they compete at the Indiana State Fair against the other 4-H Llama Clubs from Indiana. There are between 150 to 200 plus Llamas at the State Fair. So if you even place in your class you can be proud! We end the year with a picnic in September at one of the host farms. Llamas are used for many things, Just a few of which are Packing, Guard animals, Wool, Cart pulling, Public Relations {Visiting Schools, Nursing homes, Hospitals.} and Marching in Parades.They are from The South American Countries of Chile, Peru. Bolivia. They live in the Andes Mountains at the height of 15,000 feet and higher. They have larger lungs and hearts than other animals because the air is so thin that high up. The people that raise them also have larger hearts and lungs than you or I. Llamas are a source of food in South America. They can live twenty to twenty five years. They are much cheaper to raise than other livestock. And can be a tax deduction
"To all the parents and friends who help through out the year.", Please KNOW! that we THANK! Each and everyone of you! Without you it would not get done!
Just ask John Williams what it feels like to win! We are very proud of him
Start of the hike.
In the creek bottom getting wet.
At the County Fair in Morgan County.
Some of our Ribbons we have won!.
Fall Foliage Festival Parade.
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This web site was started on November 10th, 2001.