Ilfracombe
Devon EX34 8NA
United Kingdom
Driving Directions
Farm entrance is on the main A361. If you are using SatNav the postcode will get you there.
October 21-24, 2023
Start 9:00 AM- Finish 4:30 PM (GMT) each day.
Kate and Simon have owned alpacas since 1997 and moved to 110 acre Lower Mullacott Farm in 2001. Mullacott Alpacas is becoming increasingly recognised for its leopard appaloosa alpaca breeding proramme. The herd is currently 60 strong, with 30 Cria due in 2023 and has three unrelated leopard appaloosa stud males. The herd is not shown publically and the farm is not open to the public, so this will be a rare oportunity to see the herd and combinations that are/have produced leopard appaloosa cria and talk about the colour genetics involved.
Lunch, snacks, (including devon clotted cream scones) hot and cold drinks included.
Join us for four days (options to attend 2-3 or all four days available) of learning a kind, efficient, safe and science based approach to training and managing llamas and alpacas. Whether you have 2 llamas or 200 alpacas CAMELIDynamics will save you time and make living with your animals easier and more fun.
Event Specifics- Everything you need to know!
Closest Airport: Exeter or Bristol. International travellers may find travel to London Heathrow or London Gatwick easier. 5 hour drive. Good fast train service from Tiverton Parkway or Exeter. Local train service is slow but pretty. Buses from Barnstaple.
Weather to expect: Temperature likely to be in low teens (centigrade). It can be windy on the farm, so waterproofs and warm outer clothing required. Weather can be variable, so be prepared for warmer weather too. (www.timeanddate.com/weather/@7290677/climate)
Things to bring: Rain jacket, barn boots, warm jacket, classroom sessions are under cover in a barn.
Lodging: We are going to do our best to accommodate everyone locally. A variety of accommodation is available to suit all budgets.
Area Information: North Devon, in the south west of England, is one of the most popular tourist areas in the UK. With beautiful sandy beaches, stunning national parks (such as Dartmoor) and generally warmer weather than the rest of the UK, there will be lots to see and do beyond the course. Local accomodation is plentiful and, if one family member wanted to complete the course, others could have a holiday of a lifetime, exploring beautiful Devon and Cornwall, with all its tourist and natural attractions.
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the clinic, a refund (less a $50 dollar processing fee) will be given. Because of the financial commitment necessary as the clinic date approaches we cannot offer refunds within 30 days of the event. If for some reason, you cannot attend, a rain check (equivalent value) will be issued for attendance at another CAMELIDynamics event. Rain checks can be applied to another training within two years of the cancellation date.
CAMELIDynamics reserves the right to cancel any event, if necessary, because of circumstances beyond our control or in the rare circumstance when enrollment is deemed insufficient. In this case, ALL deposits, tuition and processing fees will be fully refunded. Participants are encouraged to consider flight and hotel insurance.
Everyone is trying to sneak in! A once in a lifetime opportunity to study a new species in great detail with a master teacher!
FOUR Day CAMELIDynamics Clinic!
at Mullacott Alpacas!
There is no substitute for seeing CAMELIDynamics in action…taught by the person who invented it!
Marty teaches a four day event only once in a great while.
Whether you are just starting out and want to get a really good base of skill in a short period of time, you have taken several clinics and want to hone your skills or you are interested in becoming aCamelidynamics consultant this is the event you won't want to miss.
Attendees can be housed at or near the venue providing an opportunity to make friends from all over the world. We will not only work together during the day but will play and learn in the evenings too.
Marty has traveled over a million miles around the world teaching her brand of animal understanding. It isn’t enough to have a mastery of the material, a teacher must be able to excite and inspire. Marty is exceptional at both working with animals and teaching people. She uses training aids she developed herself along with a variety of role playing exercises designed to help owners really understand their wooly buddies.
There is nothing like feeling what it is like to wear a halter or to be led, to give you a whole different point of view. Have fun, be inspired and leave with a higher level of skill and understanding. This four day event is designed for all skill levels. If you have been to a clinic in the past consider coming back for a refresher and to see for yourself how the method is constantly evolving.
"Before I attended the CAMELIDynamics clinic, I had heard wonderful things about Marty and her approach, but nothing could prepare me for the incredible wealth of information and herd handling lessons gained there! Marty’s clinic exceeded my expectations in every possible way and prepared me to come home to my herd of alpacas a far more gentle and skilled handler.
With the lessons from the CAMELIDynamics Clinic, I was able to return home and immediately put the lessons to use. In just a few short weeks, my herd is far more calm, content, and friendly. It is a more respectful way of interacting with my herd; one worthy of a camelid.
Because I live in an area where veterinarians do not make farm visits, being able easily handle my herd could make the difference between life and death and the skills I learned at the clinic will be incredibly helpful in this regard,
The CAMELIDynamics clinic was useful, practical, easy to understand, and a great deal of fun! I can’t wait to attend another clinic and further expand my abilities! Thank you, Marty!!"
Marykay Mentzer Decatur, Georgia
Introduction to Camelidynamics and the Science of Behavior:
The CAMELIDynamics Approach to Herd Management. Learn how to accomplish herd management task efficiently and safely without fear and restraint.
Leading with Awareness- Obstacles and opportunities! AND Event Marker (Clicker) Training: What it is, why it works and how to do it!
Join others from around the world that use balance and finesse instead of restraint to accomplish herd management tasks.