About Aingeal Ridge Alpacas...

Established in 2005, Aingeal Ridge Alpacas is managed by Geoff, Jenni, Alysia, Abby and Sophie Smith. 

We are conveniently situated in the popular Murrumbateman ~ Gundaroo Winery and Tourist trails and support local events and publications, such as the Murrumbateman Field Days, the Yass Visitors Guide, the Mount Carmel Year Book, the NSW Southern Region Annual Show, the Boorowa Show and EPIC.  2008 saw our first exhibits in the Canberra Royal, Sydney Royal and National Alpaca Show and Sale. 

From our initial investment of six huacayas, we have selectively sourced our animals from proven bloodlines and our stud has grown to almost sixty.  We are members of the Australian Alpaca Association Ltd under herd codes AGL and JGS (yes, we have two) and participants in the Q-Alpaca program (cert 08/0280).  Our stock are predominantly from Purrumbete Highlander bloodlines.

 

Now a little bit about us…

Geoff works in the national facilities management office of the Department of Defence and has previously worked as a university lecturer, as well as in other positions with of the Department of Defence.  Geoff holds several degrees including a Master of Justice and a Ph.D.

 

Jenni works in the ACT state office of Chubb Electronic Security and has previously worked in the national office for vocational training of GP registrars as well as several years with Australia’s largest early stage wool processor.  Jenni holds a Master of Electronic Commerce, in addition to her undergraduate degree, and 2009 will see Jenni commence postgraduate studies in rural science.

 

Alysia was born at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, on the last day of Winter 1994.  Alysia is currently in year 8 and has recently returned from an experience of a lifetime - an 8 day tour through the red centre and she’s ready to go again.  Alysia will be attending Merici College starting in 2009.

Abby is our Summer baby, born early in January 1997 at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.  Abby is in year 6 and has started learning the keyboard this year.  Abby is looking forward to starting high school next year and will be attending Merici College.

Sophie is a Wagga Wagga baby, being born in the Sping of 2000, at the Calvary Hospital.  Sophie is in year 2 and is developing her interest in alpacas, participating in junior handlers for the first time at this year’s Charles Ledger show.  Sophie will also be going to school in Canberra from 2009.

 

and a little bit about our families…

Geoff’s parents, Ron & Judy Smith, they live in Whitebridge, a suburb of Newcastle.  We thank these shutterbugs for the photos that they have contributed to our webpage and they have helped us immensely in farm sitting when we have needed to be away for extended periods of time, with Judy taking on midwife duties with her delivery of a cria in early 2008 - an experience not to be forgotten.

Jenni’s parents, Ian & Elizabeth Coxhead, live in Nemingha, a small village just outside of Tamworth.  They produce premium quality lucerne hay - you know, that green stuff alpacas love.  Contact them for the best lucerne hay you will ever hope to get.  Their website is currently in production and we will provide a link when it is up and running.  In the meantime, please feel free to ask us to put you in contact with them.

 

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