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Llamas have been the helpful
companions of man and woman for over 6,000 years. They were one of the
first animals to be domesticated. Llamas played a critical role in the
economy and religion of the Inca Empire, and over the centuries, Andes
mountain communities
have revered them as a source of transport and wool for clothing. They
are intelligent, curious, sure-footed, and have a naturally gentle
nature.
Once lead trained, they are responsive enough to be led by a child.
When
startled, they tend to keep their heads, adding to their reliability on
the
trail. They are agile enough to go almost anywhere humans can go
without
the use of their hands. The llama's soft, padded foot will leave no
more
trace of their passing than yours.
Rosebud Llamas Utah offers activities with llamas in four remarkable
areas
in Utah:
- Llama
Pack Trips and Backpacker Support Trips
take place in the San Rafael
Swell in the central part of
the state, and in the South unit of the Ashley NF and Browns Park on
the Green River, both in northeastern Utah.
- Day
Hikes with Llamas take you either to the South Unit of the Ashley NF or the Red Creek
Narrows near our home-base in
Fruitland, in western Duchesne County.
- Farm
Visits are educational,
interactive, and include
lunch. Learn about llamas, feed them treats, take them for
short walks. Facilities are wheelchair accessible.
- Llama
Packing
Clinics and Training Trips are fun, hands-on experiences that give
you practical knowledge about
packing with llamas and caring for them in the backcountry. A variety
of
curricula is available, from a one-day clinic at Rosebud Llamas Utah and nearby trails to a multi-day experience
where you (and your trained but "green" llamas, if you wish) learn
"on-the-job" on a real-life pack trip in one of
our permit areas (above). We also offer one-day clinics to help
you learn how to train your own llama to accept basic health care and
maintenance. Whether he or she packs
or not, llamas can and should be taught to stand calmly with minimal
restrain
for at least toenail trimming, shots, grooming, and shearing, as well
as
to be haltered and led easily. We can help.
- Rosebud Guest
House is
available for rent at reasonable rates by Rosebud Llamas Utah guests,
as well as other visitors to the area. The Guest House is pet-friendly
beyond the usual--not only do we welcome dogs and cats, but we have
extra pastures
so you can bring and enjoy your horses or llamas on the many trails in
the
area.
Consider giving a gift of a llama activity
to a loved one, a valued employee, etc.!
Ask us for details.
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