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The 2 day Intermediate Llama Training Course is  aimed at providing the novice or new llama owner with a in depth introduction to llamas and provide hands on instruction , you will be haltering, handling and leading trained llamas.  The actual content of the course will be altered as necessary to ensure maximum coverage  of the main areas of interest.  So, if trekking is the main area interest and not breeding then this will become the main focus, likewise for those mainly interested in breeding llamas this would become the focus of the course. We do not have fixed dates for courses, we always try and fit the dates around your requirements. The subjects covered are: • Physical characteristics • What to look for in a good llama and what to avoid • Communication/Behaviour • Stabling/Shelter/Pastures/Fencing • De-sensitising/Handling/Haltering/Leading • Nutrition/Husbandry/Medication • Shearing, brushing, fibre use • Choosing a Stud male/Choosing Breeding females • Breeding/Pregnancy/Birth/Cria Care/Line-breeding/in-breeding/problems • Trekking considerations/Pack systems/Environmental considerations/Routes • Weather considerations • Guard Llamas - Suitability • Transporting Llamas/ The laws in France • Importing and Exporting llamas (from France) • Costs of keeping llamas • Legal status of llamas in France The typical day will be: 0900  Commence 1200 Lunch 1330  Afternoon session 1700 Finish - questions Price: The fully inclusive price for a 2 Day Residential Course is €300 (approx £236*) for 1 person or €500 (approx £393*) for two people sharing a double room.   The fully inclusive price includes 2 nights accommodation, all meals as well as drinks: water, tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout the day. * Depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment If you wish to extend your stay and spend some time just relaxing, please contact us for a price. For more information about any of our llamas training courses or to make a booking, please just telephone or send us an e- mail. Payment A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your course.  All outstanding monies are to be paid either in cash on arrival at the farm or via Electronic Bank Transfer.  Both Sterling or Euros are accepted. Sorry but we do not accept card payments. Refunds A full refund will be made if you provide us with notification to cancel your course via e-mail at least 30 days in advance of the date the course is due to commence.  If you cancel after this time you will forfeit your deposit. A full refund of your deposit will also be made if we have to cancel your course.  Thank you for visiting our web site, we hope you enjoy and benefit from the information and pictures provided for your pleasure.