Judges
Online Registration (open spring of 2012 - TBA)
2012 Judges:
Judging all Male and Female Huacaya Halter and Huacaya Production
Amanda VandenBosch
Judging Qualifications:
Senior Judge & Judge Trainer for all certifications
Biography
Amanda VandenBosch is a Senior AOBA Halter & Fleece Judge and an Alpaca Judge Trainer and Instructor in the USA. Amanda qualified as an International Alpaca Judge trained in Peru at the International Alpaca Judging School (IAJS) in 2000. She has judged shows in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. She has had the great honor of judging National Shows in the USA, Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand, so truly has an International perspective. Amanda has a true love for judging and teaching. Amanda travels worldwide judging alpacas and giving presentations and workshops. Her “hands on” workshops are much sought after. Amanda worked with the (British Alpaca Society) BAS for 7 years with the Judge Training Program, and recently returned from New Zealand Judge Training along with regular appointments in the USA as a Senior Instructor for Judge Training in both Halter and Fleece. Amanda has spent many hours volunteering over the years at AOBA National Conferences, regional events and has participated on numerous committees. Amanda is a native of the United Kingdom. She traveled and worked in England and Australia with thoroughbred horses, before she settled in the USA in 1991. With her husband Vince and two sons Cody (7) Hunter (3) they raise both huacayas and suris at their farm “Flying Dutchman Alpacas” in Bend, Oregon.
She is a past President of Calpaca, a Regional Affiliate and past Chair of the Judges Advisory Committee (JAC). She has had the opportunity to work with many of the world’s leading experts in the field of alpacas.
Judging All Female and Male Suri Halter, All Suri Production and Performance Classes
Wade Gease
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 one of the few alpaca judge trainers in both halter & fleece. Wade received his Camelid Fibre Sorter Certification from Olds College Natural Fibre Centre. Presently he serves as President for the Great Lakes Alpaca Association. 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 educational events, consulting for auctions, evaluating for private alpacas breeders and organizing private trips to Peru.
Wade has worked to produce one of the nations’ first blends of Alpaca & Bamboo fabrics. This has led to developments into the fashion industry with producing finished garments.
In his past he has been a certified flight instructor, chemistry instructor, 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.
Expected Level Show
Halter Level III, with stall availabiltiy to expand as needed up to Level IV.
Judging Style
60% Fleece 40% Conformation.
Online Registration (Opens Spring of 2012 - TBA)