Arabella won First Place and Judge's Choice at the 2014 Gold Country Gathering Alpaca Spin-Off! She also won First Place at the TxOLAN Alpaca Spectacular Spin-Off and the Carolina Alpaca Celebration Spin-Off in 2015!
Arabella is a very gentle, curious, and patient alpaca who has very fine, dense, and uniform fleece. She has a bold crimp that comes with a long staple length. She has an amazing phenotype! She's thick-boned, has an impressive top-knot, has a strong frame, and just over all has the pleasing look of a true alpaca.
She has an amazing bloodline, especially from her dam's side. Aftiel's sire is the famous CCNF Archangel, a multiple champion winner. Her sire is our very own CT Estrada who has won multiple champions and blues!
She has her dam Aftiel's curls on her face and her sire Estrada's gentle eyes. She's always interested in observing up close anything smaller than her like birds and children. She has such a sweet and gentle disposition! Extremely easy to handle.
Judge Comments:
2015 Kentucky Classic Spin-Off judge Victoria Smith commented, "Nice color." 


Fiber Criteria Highlights: 1st Impression, 5 out of 5. Absence of Guard Hair, 5 out of 5. Uniformity of Length, 5 out of 5. Uniformity of Micron, 5 out of 5 possible points.
Spinning Criteria Highlights: Ease of Carding, 5 out of 5. Ease of Drafting, 8 out of 8. Ease of Spinning, 10 out of 10. Brightness/Luster, 5 out of 6 possible points.
Arabella scored a total of 91/100. Amazing!
2015 Carolina Alpaca Celebration Spin-Off judge commented, "Staples opened easily. It was easy to draft. You really have a very nice fleece - especially for this age!"
Fleece Score Highlights: Uniformity of Length, 4 out of 5. Ease of Drafting, 7 out of 8. Ease of Spinning, 8 out of 10 possible points.
2015 Sunshine State Alpaca Expo Spin-Off judge commented, "Rich color. Bright for age. Nice color and brightness. Great brightness. Enjoyable to spin."
Fleece Score Highlights: Uniformity of Micron, 4 out of 5. Ease of Drafting, 7 out of 8. Ease of Spinning, 9 out of 10. Brightness/Luster, 5 out of 6 possible points.
2015 TxOLAN Alpaca Spectacular Spin-Off judge Peggy Tharp commented, "Nice hand, nice crimp, soft."
Fiber Criteria Highlights: 1st Impression, 4 out of 5. Absence of Guard Hair, 4 out of 5. Uniformity of Length, 5 out of 5. Uniformity of Micron, 5 out of 5 possible points.
Spinning Criteria Highlights: Ease of Carding, 4 out of 5.
Finished Yarn Product Highlights: Handle, 5 out of 6 possible points.
2014 VAOBA Alapca Expo Spin-Off - Judge Kathy Kenworthy:
Fiber Score Highlights: Uniformity of Length, 4.5 out of 5 possible points.
Spinning Score Highlights: Ease of Carding, 5 out of 5. Ease of Drafting, 8 out of 8. Ease of Spinning, 10 out of 10 possible points.
Yarn Score Highlights: Usability, 7 out of 7. Brightness/Luster, 5 out of 6 possible points.
Total score: 83 out of 100 possible points. Very Good!
2014 Gold Country Gathering Alpaca Spin-Off - Judge Carolyn Penny commented: "Nice consistent yarn produced from this light, airy fiber! Rich color. Consistent length. Good handle."
Fleece Score Highlights: 1st Impression, 4 out of 5. Absence of Guard Hair 4 out of 5. Uniformity of Length, 5 out of 5. Uniformity of Micron, 4 out of 5. Brightness/Luster, 5 out of 6. Handle, 5 out of 6 possible points. Total fleece score, 94/100! Amazing!
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