Our Tuesday students started off our spring workshops with enthusiasm and fun! What a great group of kids!! We spent a little time with “orientation” for the new students then toured the farm feeding all the animals. Students who have been here before taught the newbies how to give water to the ducks, gather eggs, and feed bread to the sheep and goats. Then it was time to walk the llamas. The new students were introduced to their llamas and were paired with experienced llama handlers for a time of getting acquainted. After that the rest of the students haltered their llamas and we hit the trail. It was a beautiful day for walking and the llamas were on their best behavior. We finished off the afternoon with the boys hanging out on the tractors and the girls starting some fiber projects. This is going to be a terrific spring!!
Heading out on the trail.
Yay...it's Spring!!
Jake was on his best behavior for the first day of workshops.
One of more experienced students is training this young llama.
Two new students getting to know their llamas.
Really...blue tarps AREN'T scary. Note: This is a new student with an older and VERY stubborn llama. They are such a great match. The student is extremely patient and consistent and made amazing progress with Lollyanna in just one session!
This student had previously worked with Macey, our wonderful matriarch llama who passed away over the winter. He is working to get acquainted with his new furry friend, Jake.
A new student learns to work with her llama in the obstacle course.
Being a mentor to new students is a great learning experience for our "older" students
Getting acquainted.
The goats and sheep are VERY happy to have children back on the farm!
Too funny!!
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