September 8 & 9, 2007

CATHY SPALDING’S

GENTLE SPIRIT ALPACA BEHAVIOR & TRAINING CLINIC

In the Jemez Mountains of Northern New Mexico

CATHY RETURNS TO ASPEN RIDGE.

We are proud to host again Cathy Spalding, a truly gifted teacher who works with alpacas (from crias to behaviorally challenged alpacas) and their people. Her hands-on clinic includes behavior cues, catching, haltering, toes, entering a trailer, obstacles, and much more. Participants gain confidence from Cathy's coaching as they work with the alpacas. Saturday: "Basics" Sunday: "Refining your Techniques and Advancing Your Skills."
You may attend both days or one.  Check out Cathy’s website for an in-depth look at the Gentle Spirit Way .  There’s a wealth of practical information on her website.  www.gentlespiritllamas.com

We have received a number of inquiries and requests for this clinic.  Unfortunately, space is limited.  All registrations must be based on a first-received basis. 

Check-in will start on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:00.  Enjoy breakfast and get to know the other participants.  The clinic will start at 9:30.  At noon, we will break for a delicious lunch with time to talk with Cathy and others.  The clinic continues until 4:00.

If you are coming from some distance, you will want to arrive Friday night.  Check out this website  (www.jemezsprings.org ) for accommodations in Jemez Springs (about 25 minutes from Thompson Ridge where Aspen Ridge Alpacas is located)  or La Cueva (about 15 minutes).  In addition, there are many camping spots in the area.  We are surrounded by a national forest.    

Please register by August 24.  Cost:  as little as $140 for one day.  $250 for both days.  NMAB

Call or email for more information.  The registration form is on our website

www.aspenridgealpacas.com