South Central Llama Association

Alive With Llamas. Llama Marketing Group, c/o Rancho Amorio, Rt. 4, Box 188, Tomah, WI 54660. (608) 372- 7877. $27.45 postpaid. 14.5 minutes. This video shows "...all the things you do with llamas...packing, companions, parties, showing, visiting nursing homes and much more".

Alpaca Training and Handling with Marty McGee. Zephyr Farm, 4251 Pulver Rd., Dundee, NY 14837. (800) 570-LAMA. $72.00 postpaid. 85 minutes. (NY residents add 8% tax). “Join Marty McGee for up to the minute alpaca training and handling methods that will maximize your efficiency as well as create a confident and companionable alpaca”.

Alpacas, the Ultimate Investment, by Mike Safley. Northwest Alpacas Ranch & Country Store, 11785 SW River Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97123. (503) ALPACAS $9.95. This 30-minute video explains, in detail, why alpacas are the world's finest livestock investment.

Alpacas, the World's Finest Livestock Investment. Comes with alpaca investment brochure and breeders directory. Alpaca Owners and Breeders Assn, c/o Hobert Office Services, Box 1992, Estes Park, CO, 80517-1992. (303) 586-5357. $14.95 postpaid to US addresses; $15.95 (US) postpaid to Canada. $21.95 overseas. Short introduction to alpacas.

Basic TTEAM with Llamas, Featuring Marty McGee. Juniper Ridge Press, 713 W. Spruce #89, Deming, NM 88030. (800) 869-7342. $57 postpaid. Two hours. Application to llamas of training techniques originally developed with horses, now used with all animals.

Breeding, Birthing, and Newborn Care. Tape 2 of the series, All about Llamas with Paul and Sally Taylor. Taylor/Gavin Communications, Box 4323-L, Bozeman, MT 59772. (406) 586-6872. $41.95 postpaid. A 60-minute practical video guide with handbook. This videotape shows the normal breeding and birthing processes with many llamas.

Camelid Handling Secrets, vol. 1 “Medical Management”. Marty McGee Bennett & Dr. David Anderson, DVM. Zephyr Farm, 4251 Pulver Rd., Dundee, NY 14837. (800) 570-LAMA. $72.00 postpaid. 60 minutes. (NY residents add 8% tax). “Marty and Dr. Anderson (Ohio State Univ.) show you how to manage medical needs in ways that result in the least amount of stress for you, your veterniarian and your animals.”

Cart Driving Series, Vol. 1: Introduction to Carting (19 min.); Vol. 2: Getting Started-Harnessing Your Llama (30 min.); Vol. 3: Putting it all Together (30 min.). John Piper, 11770 250^th St. East, Lakeville, MN 55044 (952) 469-1307. Email: treefarm@frontiernet.net. $57.80 postpaid for the 3-vol. set. Individual tapes: vol. 1-$9.95; vol. 2-$19.95; vol. 3-$19.95 plus $3.95 each shipping/handling. “This series explains everything required to train llamas for cart driving from selecting a llama to how to disassemble the harness after the cart driving session has ended”.

Click and Reward “Clicker Basics”; vol. 1. Jim & Amy Logan, Rt. 3 Box 78, Chattaroy, WA 99003. (888) 332-5425. $54.95 postpaid. WA residents please add 7.8% sales tax. PAL format also available for international llama owners; add $5 per tape for PAL. "See how much fun llama training can be. Whether it's catching, haltering, loading, or obedience work, clicker training makes working with your llamas more enjoyable."

Click and Reward “Applied Clicker Training”; vol. 2. Jim & Amy Logan, Rt. 3 Box 78, Chattaroy, WA 99003. (888) 332-5425. $54.95 postpaid. WA residents please add 7.8% sales tax. PAL format also available for international llama owners; add $5 per tape for PAL. “See how you can use clicker training to solve kicking, spitting, haltering problems, and more!”

Fences, Barns, and Feeders. Betty Barkman, 34190 Lodge Rd, Tollhouse, CA 93667 (209) 855-6227. $43.45 postpaid. Many useful ideas from a variety of ranches. Also covers gates, shelters, safety tips, and more.

Five Star Llama Packing. Juniper Ridge Press, 713 W. Spruce #89, Deming, NM 88030. (800) 869-7342. $31.95 postpaid. Two hours, produced by Kelly Hart. Experienced commercial llama packers Stephen Biggs, Stanlynn Daugherty, Bobra Goldsmith, Francie Greth-Peto, and Tom Landis discuss and demonstrate all aspects of llama packing. Several pack trips are shown.

Getting Started with TTEAM, with Marty McGee. Zephyr Farm, 4251 Pulver Rd., Dundee, NY 14837. 800-570- LAMA; FAX (607) 243-5866. $46.95 postpaid. (NY residents add 8% tax) 54 min. Topics include llama and human interactive body language, re-training difficult llamas, halter fitting, using the catch rope and lots more.

Harness the Fun! with Jim Logan. Snow Ridge Llamas, E. 16408 Bowman Rd., Chattaroy, WA 99003. (509) 238-4975. $44.95 postpaid. 65 min. This comprehensive video covers such topics as selection and fit of halter, harness and cart; use of voice and line cues; shows how to correctly mount & dismount, handle the lines and learn the rules of the road; train your llama from ground driving through to driving with others.

In Search of the Ideal Llama, Assessing Conformational Traits in Llamas. Saltspring Island Llamas and Alpacas, 291 Long Harbour Rd, Saltspring Island, BC, Canada V8K 2K9. Phone/fax (250) 537-9446. $74.95 (US); $94.95 (CAN) postpaid. Produced and written by Richard and Maggie Krieger, with script consultation and introduction by Dr. Murray Fowler. Analysis of llama conformation, including detection of the less obvious anomalies. http://www.islandnet.com/~krieger/guide.html

Introduction to Llama Packing. The Llama Connection, PO Box 211, Pocatello, ID 83204. (800)398-0832. $39 postpaid. Produced by Wes Holmquist.

Land of the Llamas. Produced by Wolfgang Bayer. Llama Books/Avalon Llamas, 310 Wilson Cove Rd., Swannanoa, NC 28778. $29.50 postpaid. 53 minutes From the PBS series, Nature, this video shows llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicunas in their native South America.

Let's Go Packing, Tape #3 of the series, All about Llamas with Paul and Sally Taylor. Taylor/Gavin Communications, Box 4323-L, Bozeman, MT 59772. (406) 586-6872. 1989. $41.95 postpaid. 50 minutes. Practical information and demonstrations, including basic training, conditioning, equipment, fighting teeth removal, toenail trimming, and a Montana pack trip, by experienced commercial llama packers Renee and Will Gavin.

Llama Basics, Tape #1 of the series, All about Llamas with Paul and Sally Taylor. Taylor/Gavin Communications, Box 4323-L, Bozeman, MT 59772. (406) 586-6872. $41.95 postpaid. 40 minutes. Introduction to llamas including nutrition, fencing, facilities, evolution, and behavior, shot at the Taylor's beautiful ranch in Montana.

Llama Reproduction: A Neonatal Clinic with LaRue W. Johnson, DVM, PhD. Juniper Ridge Press, 713 W. Spruce #89, Deming, NM 88030. (800) 869-7342. 1989. $87 postpaid. A clinic with a well-known llama researcher. Demonstrates a variety of different birth presentations and how to deliver them, using plastic uteruses and stillborn crias. 3 1/2 hours, set of two tapes and one booklet.

Llama Training with Bobra Goldsmith: What Every Llama Should Know. Two hours. Juniper Ridge Press, 713 W. Spruce #89, Deming, NM 88030. (800) 869-7342. $57 postpaid. Two hours, produced by Kelly Hart. A foremost llama trainer shows her methods. Covers initial contact, the slow motion technique of haltering, leading with a light hand, loading in vehicles, kushing, some difficult llamas, developing trust and willingness.

Llama Trekkers, Betty Barkman, 34190 Lodge Rd, Tollhouse, CA 93667. (209) 855- 6227. $43.45 postpaid. A training experience for those ready to train their first packers.

Llamas...For the Long Haul, Llama Tree Ranch, Vicky & Ralph Rideout, 4235 36th Ave. NE, Olympia, WA 98516. (360) 491-LAMA. $29.95. 30 min.video about llama trekking.

Mallon Method, series by John Mallon. Available from Useful Llama Items, 5458 N. Razorville Rd., Byron, IL 61010. 800-635-5262; www.useful-items.com $49.99 + shipping. 1 hour. "The first 24 hours - train your youngsters while they are at their most impressionable age and most receptive to learning". Innovative training method removes fear of the human touch. (http://www.mallonmethod.com/)

Mallon Method, "Halter Training Basics" series by John Mallon. Available from Useful Llama Items, 5458 N. Razorville Rd., Byron, IL 61010. 800-635-5262; www.useful-items.com $59.00 + shipping. 1 hour 45 min. "A valuable first lesson that eliminates all the guesswork and guarantees the perfect timing needed to teach llamas of any age to respond to the very slightest cue." Builds a solid foundation for stress-free leading, loading, obstacle work, etc. (http://www.mallonmethod.com/)

Mallon Method, “Difficult to Halter" series by John Mallon. Available from Useful Llama Items, 5458 N. Razorville Rd., Byron, IL 61010. 800-635-5262; www.useful-items.com $53.00 + shipping. John demonstrates his proven method of helping a llama overcome his fear of the haltering process in this long-awaited addition to his popular video series. In the first half-hour, John explains the "hows" and "whys" as he works with a two year old male who has been extremely difficult for his owners to halter. The rest of the tape is devoted to John's working with the owner and the llama together. By following the simple instructions and procedures clearly demonstrated in this video, you should be able to overcome your llama's haltering problems almost immediately. (http://www.mallonmethod.com/)

Mallon Method, "Working in the Round Pen" series by John Mallon. Available from Useful Llama
           Items, 5458 N. Razorville Rd., Byron, IL 61010.   800-635-5262; www.useful-items.com
           $99.00   + shipping. 5 hours 25 min. In this extraordinary three-tape tutorial, John works
           with a previously unhandled 3 1/2 yr. old male llama, from first touch to leading while carrying
           packs. Along the way, John desensitizes the llama to being handled all over his body,
           including his ears, tail, belly, legs, etc., and to having his feet picked up, all done at liberty,
           not tied to a fence. John will demonstrate, for the first time, his unique method of using a
           simple bath towel to safely desensitize a full-grown animal, with amazingly fast results.
           He will introduce the pack saddle and panniers, and help the llama to learn to control himself
           in new and frightening situations, without danger to himself or others.
          (http://www.mallonmethod.com/)

Secrets of the Andean Alpaca, Assessing Fiber Characteristics and Conformation. Saltspring Island Llamas and Alpacas, 291 Long Harbour Rd, Saltspring Island, BC, Canada V8K 2K9. Phone/fax (250) 537-9446. $74.95(US); $94.95 (CAN) postpaid. Produced and written by Richard and Maggie Krieger, with script consultation by Dr. Walter Bravo. Analysis of alpaca conformation and fiber, including detection of the less obvious anomalies. http://www.islandnet.com/~krieger/guide.html

Step by Step Shearing for Alpacas and Llamas, 108 mins, $53.50 postpaid from Jon Botten, VID COM Productions, 149 SW 304 St., Federal Way, WA 98023. (800) 275-8566. Features Ted and Elaine Chepolis; covers preparatory grooming, the tools and how to use them, restraining methods, fleece preparation, storage, and marketing.

Teaching Your Llama to Pack, with Marty McGee, Featuring Stanlynn Daugherty. Zephyr Farm, 4251 Pulver Rd., Dundee, NY 14837. 1999. $65.95 postpaid; (NY residents add 8% tax). “This video is a must-see for anyone wanting to pack with a llama. Contains hands-on information.”

Training Llamas to Drive, With Bobra Goldsmith. Juniper Ridge Press, 713 W. Spruce #89, Deming, NM 88030. (800) 869-7342. 1989. $57 postpaid. Two hours. Covers preparations, fitting the harness, ground driving, introducing the llama to the cart, and riding in the cart.

Treating Your Llama Kindly : The TTEAM Approach to Veterinary Procedures for Llamas & Alpacas. Zephyr Farm Press, 4251 Pulver Rd, Dundee, NY 14837. (800) 570-LAMA. $55.00 (NY residents add 8% tax). 85 minutes. Covers basic hadling tips for veterinarians, giving a physical exam, giving injections, venipuncture, microchipping and ultrasound techniques.

The TTEAM Approach to Llama Herd Management. Zephyr Farm Press, 4251 Pulver Rd, Dundee, NY 14837. (800) 570-LAMA. $46.95 postpaid. (NY residents add 8% tax) Focuses on starting young llamas and herd management chores.

Vermonters Just Like to Felt Hats. The Herd of Northern Vermonters, 24 Fields Lane, Jericho, VT 05465. (802) 899-9986. $38.95 postpaid. 49 minutes. Learn how to felt your own hat from llama fiber with this step-by-step video which covers shearing, carding, laying out the batts, the actual felting process and final shaping of a hat.

What Do You Do With a Llama? Susan Ley Photography, 8685 Hawick Ct. N, Dublin, OH 43017. (614) 889- 0629. $22.95 postpaid (OH residents add 6.5% tax). 10 min. video of beautiful still shots by Susan Ley shows llamas taking part in many activities; accompanied by music and vocal of Sherrill Black. This video is "...the perfect public relations tool...".

Why Llamas? Juniper Ridge Press, 713 W. Spruce #89, Deming, NM 88030. (800) 869-7342. $21.95 postage paid. Fifty minute video introducing llamas, produced by Kelly Hart. Llamas doing everything from giving birth to taking part in obstacle races; interviews with llama owners.

Wonderful World of Llama Wool by Marty McGee. Zephyr Farm Press, 4251 Pulver Rd., Dundee, NY 14837. (800) 570-LAMA. Fax: (607) 243-5866. $46.95 postpaid (NY residents add 8% tax).61 min. "Learn how to groom without a hassle and to collect wool spinners will love. Other topics include preparing fiber for spinning, fingerspinning, storing and washing your wool."

The World's Finest Alpaca Show. Northwest Alpacas Ranch & Country Store, 11785 SW River Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97123. (503) ALPACAS. $9.95. Shot in Peru from Macusani to Arequipa, 45 minutes of alpacas in their natural habitat and the Peruvian Show ring.

CD-ROM

Llama Talk: Understanding Llama Behavior as a Foundation for Training and herd Management by Cathy Spalding. Gentle Spirit Behavior & Training, c/o C. Spalding, 5725 78^th Ave. NE, Olympia, WA 98516. (360) 438-1255. $19.95 plus $2.50 shipping in the US; make check payable to Gentle Spirit Behavior & Training. Runs under Windows operating systems (95, 98, Me, XP, 2000, NT) and is Macintosh compatible with Shockwave Player. “Finally, a vast collection of llama behavioral cues and vocals all in one place! Includes a comprehensive guideline of normal as well as what may not be normal indicators with over 100 color photos.” www.gentlespiritllamas.com

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ABOUT THE COMPILERS
Rosana Hart is a former reference librarian, the author of Living with Llamas and Llamas for Love and Money, and co-owner of Juniper Ridge Press, which publishes books and videotapes about llamas.

Karen Conyngham is a corporate librarian and llama owner.

Permission is given to reproduce this list, provided credit to ILA and the compiler are given.