Icehouse Llamas TRAINING/DRIVING Home

Niki Kuklenski taught a seminar in 2003 at Ken and Nanci Sutton's house in Apple Valley, CA.  Eileen was instrumental in setting up this clinic and encouraging so many to learn how to train their llamas to drive. 2005 April Maricopa County Fair - Parade Since I was young, I really loved working with horses.  Once I discovered llamas though I can't imagine living with other livestock.   Llamas are the best. I am always learning new things.  They continually surprise me.  This helps keep things exciting.  The main key to working with the llamas is staying smarter than they are.  As they continue to learn and grow, they push me to learn and grow, too.  Otherwise it would be llama pandemonium here at Icehouse. Besides training for Obstacle, Public Relations and Pack classes for the ALSA shows, I also train llamas to drive. Another of my favorite pastimes is hiking and packing with my llamas.  A busy show schedule keeps things hopping, but what better way to train then to just take a nice hike in the mountains.  This is one of the best ways to build a relationship with your llama.   I have discovered a huge secret to give me one up on the competition - breed your own champion.  I have slowly been acquiring a herd and formulating a plan to maximize the talent in my show string.  My first babies are in the showring now.  My efforts and patience have paid off.  Mike, Peanut(aka Auralia) and Diva are exceeding my expectations. I am still up for a challenge though and occassionally will take on a new llama or two to work with, like Barsha and Mad Money! Roo began his training in dog herding at a young age.