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Addie relaxes back in her pen after her win. Devin says she doesn’t mind spending time at the fair. Hopefully next near she’ll get to see more llama friends. See you next summer! 💜

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Devin and Addie do some public relations with a fan after the show. PURPLE RIBBON WINNERS! Congrats! 🏆

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This rooster wants you to come out to the Douglas County Fair!

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Duck conversation.

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Look at this gorgeous pig! ❤️

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Addie once again breezes through the pack course and Devon & Addie receive the purple ribbon! Congrats!!! Come out to the fair to meet Addie!

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I get to hang out in the ring for the Pack Course up close and personal! Devin places the pack on Addie to begin.

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Next up the Pack Course. Llamas are often used as pack animals in South America and can carry up to a quarter of their body weight.

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Addie breezes through the obstacle course, traversing the teeter totter, hoop and over the hay bales like a champ. Addie is totally relaxed and judge Mershon notes the huge improvement from their first year of competition.

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A baby llama is called a cria! (Cree-ah)

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Next up is the Obstacle Course of the competition which showcases llamas agility and sure-footedness. Mike Kelso helps set up the obstacle course.

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Judge Mershon comments that Llamas and humans can communicate quite well. She recommends petting a llama if you get the chance, as they’re very soft and gentle.

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First up: Public Relations! Llamas are great guard and therapy animals. Addie comes through the curtain without a hitch, then stops to get her photo taken! Judge Mershon comments that Devin & Addie made the Public Relations course look easy.

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Llamas are part of the camelid family, which means they’re closely related to camels. They don’t need a lot of water.