COMING MARCH 2009!!!

Alpaca Fiber Clinic with AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge Wade Gease

Come and refine your knowledge of what makes alpaca fiber so incredible!

• Learn to identify what is an superior, average and mediocre characteristics that are displayed on the AOBA fleece scorecard.
• Learn about crimp styles/locks, brightness/luster, density and gain an understanding where your alpacas measure up.
• Learn how to estimate microns with your own eyes & fingers!
• Find out why some characteristics are favored over others. What are they and is there scientific evidence for the differences?, What does a skin biopsy test tells us?
• Grow your knowledge and confidence with this hands-on experience as you go thru examples with Wade.

Wade Gease Bio  

Wade Gease has been an AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge for the past six years and has judged shows throughout the United States and Canada. He is also an alpaca judge trainer for new prospective judges in the halter area. Presently he serves as President for the Great Lakes Alpaca Association. Wade consults for Pharmacy Solutions (compound lab) with veterinarians. He is co-owner of LondonDairy Alpacas which is home to over 80 Huacaya & Suri alpacas.  Wade has been very active in the alpaca world which includes speaking for clinics, consulting for auctions and privately evaluating alpacas for alpaca breeders.

His latest adventure involves organizing private trips for alpaca breeders that wish to visit Bolivia & Peru. He has also been working with mills in Canada to produce a blend of Alpaca & Bamboo material to be made into finished garments.

In his past he has been a certified flight instructor, organic chemistry teacher, co-owner of a retail gift store and has worked for pharmaceutical companies. Wade has earned an Associate’s Degree in Aeronautical Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry & a Masters Degree in Biochemistry.

Wade likes to bring a personal teaching perspective to his judging because of his past passion of showing and educating. As a judge, Wade enjoys educating thru his explanations’ of oral reasons giving breeders feedback on what they are doing right and where to concentrate their next efforts.