Jay and Hilary share the running and care of the alpacas on a daily basis.

Jay was a normal everyday “desk-jockey” until alpacas entered his life five years ago. Then, having a mid-life crisis, he embarked upon an intensive learning curve, found that alpacas were an ideal balance to the hectic life we lead, bought three pregnant girls and a young male and, five years later, runs over 40 alpacas and has given up the “day job” to concentrate on alpacas full-time.

During the last five years, Jay has continued to develop his alpaca knowledge and skills. He is a qualified ring steward (many of you will have seen him working during the shows), a past BAS director, a government advisor on camelids and a Camelidynamics Practitioner. Jay is continuing with his education to become a BAS judge and, as many will know, is an advocate of the whole alpaca industry.

Hilary shares Jay’s ideals in alpaca care and is the cornerstone of the farm. Hilary has organisational flair and keeps the farm records up-to date, organises the training courses and dates and, most importantly, allows Jay to visit other alpaca owners delivering training and advice by keeping the farm running when Jay is away.