 
Courses and Training
We train and handle our alpacas and
llamas according to the methods taught by Marty McGee Bennett, the founder of Camelidynamics. Julie Taylor-Browne has been training with Marty McGee Bennett for four years and is the only qualified camelid trainer in Europe. Camelidynamics is a method of training and handling your animals in a way which is fun, respectful, efficient and kind. If you want to learn more about these methods contact us about training your alpacas, come on a course (see below) or have a look at the Camelidynamics UK section for books, equipment, DVDs and CDs.
To find out more about TTEAM have a look at the
Tellington Touch UK
website.
We offer the following:
These can all be delivered at your farm or
at Carthvean Farm.
We also offer:
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One day 'new and prospective owner
courses',
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half day alpaca husbandry courses,
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showing courses and half day
conformation and
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fleece assessment courses.
Contact us for details and dates. Camelidynamics methods apply equally well to llamas and alpacas. We welcome llama owners on all courses and have a number of llamas on the farm that we employ on training courses here!
Should you purchase an animal from us we will show you how to use these methods for the easiest and most gentle way to handle your animals and build a relationship with them built on trust and mutual respect. We also offer extensive advice and guidance on all aspects of looking after your animals.
'I was so glad I had waited until after our sessions before I tried to halter and handle my female. She was always so vocal and expressed her distress in heart wrenching moans. With my increased confidence and a greater awareness of what I was doing she has proved a real pleasure to handle. She loves the face work, took to the halter without demur and is quiet and contented throughout.'
Linda Masters, Boscastle, Cornwall.
I
cannot thank you enough for transforming my lovely but badly
behaved boys into the responsive and co-operative companions
that I had always hoped they could be and moreover
transforming me into a confident, even competent alpaca
handler.
I would
never have believed that so much could be achieved in just
one afternoon and I would unreservedly recommend, you,
Camelidynamics and Ttouch to anyone owning alpacas'.
Angela
Stuart, Herefordshire.
'Thank you very much for your one day
introductory handling course yesterday at Alpaca Power - I
absolutely loved it! You have such an infectious enthusiasm for
your subject that I came away feeling ready for anything!'
Judy Blythe.
Forthcoming events and courses in 2008 include the following:
Type of Event |
Date |
Venue |
Contact |
Two Day Camelidynamics Basic Workshop |
Wednesday and Thursday, 25 and 26th June |
Beauvautrait Alpacas, nr Bergerac France |
Contact Andy Spillane, +33 (0) 553800953. www.alpacaoffrance.com. |
| Two Day Camelidynamics Basic Workshop |
Saturday and Sunday, 28th and
29th June |
Atkins Alpacas,
Minchinhampton
Gloucestershire |
atkinsalpacas@msn.com
http://www.atkinsalpacas.co.uk/
For more information
Call Nick or Sue Atkins on:
01453 731023 |
Demonstrations and Equipment Sales
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Saturday, 5th July |
Royal Show
Stoneleigh Warkwickshire |
Julie Taylor-Browne
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Trade and Advice Stand
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Monday, 14th July |
Stithians Show,
nr Redruth Cornwall |
Julie Taylor-Browne 01209 831672
www.stithiansshow.org.uk |
| Two Day Camelidynamics Basic Workshop |
Thursday and Friday , 17th and 18th July |
Carthvean Alpacas, Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall |
Julie Taylor-Browne
Tel: 01209 831672
taylor.browne@clara.net
http://www.carthveanalpacas.com |
Trade and Advice Stand
|
Saturday, 19th July |
Camborne Show |
Julie Taylor-Browne 01209 831672
www.camborne-show.org.uk |
| Demonstrations and Equipment Stand |
Saturday, 27th July |
Dreamfield Alpacas, Colyton Devon |
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Tel: 01404871353
Mob: 07881816036
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| Two Day Camelidynamics Refresh and
Advance Workshop |
Saturday and Sunday 2nd and
3rd August |
Toft Alpacas, Dunchurch
Warwickshire |
Shirley Bettinson
Tel: 01788 810626
enquiries@toft-alpacas.co.uk
http://www.toft-alpacas.co.uk |
Trade and Advice Stand
|
Wednesday, 15th August |
Trevarno Gardens, Near Helston |
Julie Taylor-Browne 01209 831672
www.trevarno.co.uk |
| Two Day Camelidynamics Basic Workshop |
Thursday and Friday , 21st and 22nd August |
Carthvean Alpacas, Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall |
Julie Taylor-Browne
Tel: 01209 831672
taylor.browne@clara.net
http://www.carthveanalpacas.com |
| Two Day Camelidynamics Basic Workshop |
Saturday and Sunday 30 and
31st August |
Bromma,
Norway |
Norwegian Alpaca Breeder
Association (NABA) c/o Line Werner,
Telephone 0047-90177632, email:
alpakka@enghaugen.no |
| Two Day Camelidynamics Basic Workshop |
Saturday and Sunday, 6th and
7th September |
Österlen
Alpaca, Simrishamn,
Sweden |
Ann Marie Gerber-Santesson,
http://www.alpacka.se
info@alpacka.se |
| Two Day Camelidynamics Basic Workshop |
Saturday and
Sunday, 27th and 28th September |
Alpaca Power, Wickwar,
South Gloucestershire |
Helen Macdonald,
helen@alpacapower.co.uk
http://www.alpacapower.co.uk
Home tel: 01454 228892
Mobile: 07974211383 |
| Two Day Camelidynamics Basic Workshop |
Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th October |
Alpacas of Wales
Teifi Valley
West Wales |
Susan Myerscough
Alpacas of Wales
Felin Pwllcornel
Penrhiwllan
Llandysul
SA44 5NZ
01559 370477www.alpacasofwales.comsusan@alpacasofwales.com
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Courses usually cost about £65 - £75 plus VAT per person per day and include lunch and all refreshments. On Camelidynamics courses we will show you how to catch, halter and lead your animal in the kindest possible way, as well as how to perform medical and husbandry tasks without having to 'wrestle' your camelids!
Details of further courses will be posted on
this site or contact us if you would like to host one! We will
send you a Host Packet with details of what is needed to put on
a course.
'The course was an excellent balance of
theory and practical and has given us the tools, knowledge and
confidence to handle our animals much more effectively.
Julie's friendly and supportive style made for a fun,
informative and enjoyable day'. Tregathenan Alpacas.
‘Thanks again for such a well put together,
controlled and informative course’.
Gail Beaumont, Summer Wine Alpacas, Holmfirth, Yorks.
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