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 Camelidynamics Center Trainings
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About the Camelidynamics Center
The Camelidynamics Center is nestled in the Tumalo area of Bend, Oregon. At 97701, Bend is the zip code with the highest numbers of camelids per capita. Marty McGee Bennett and Brad Bennett along with their dogs, cats, chickens and camelids also call this beautiful 10-acre property home. The Center features a magical irrigation canal, pond, majestic ponderosa pines and juniper trees, and magnificent views of the snow capped Cascades.
A large green pasture serves as the learning grounds. The pasture is separated into severaltraining areas including a mock barn setup for herd management, laneway pens for beginning leading and an “opportunity” course, all under the watchful eye of the magnificent Tree of Wisdom.
The seminar space is a comfortable sunny classroom with a theater style Tv screen for video evaluations. a range of accommodations, restau- rants and ranches to visit complete the experience. The Camelidynamics Center is the base of operations for all Us advanced Clinics along with other courses and events.
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Special Clinics
Each year in addition to the Camelidynamics Advanced Trainings we offer a couple of very special entry level learning opportunities at the Camelidynamics Training Center. Marty pairs her popular 2-day Basic clinic with other instructors. Past clinics have included Dr. Toni Cotton' neonatal clinic, Amanda VandenBosch's Fiber and Conformation clinic and a Shearing and Marketing Clinic with Marcus and Cathryn Whitman. Attending one of these events offers you a number of advantages:
- One Stop Shopping: Mulitiple exceptional educational opportunities all in one fabulous location!
- Get More Marty for your Money! Marty attends and supervises any animal handling involved in the co-clinics.
- Your Two-day basic experienced is enhanced: See all of the management facilities and handling ideas in practice at Marty and Brad's farm. See the Camelidynamics Handling Facility in action and use it yourself!
Meet alpacas that grew up with Camelidynamics and see how different alpacas and llamas can be! Experience "Tina Turner" the toenail trimming diva and many other training aids that are too big to travel.
The clinics are priced below as a unit but all clinics can be attended separately. Email marty@camelidynamics.com for separate pricing.
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Special Offerings for 2008
Special offering for 2008:
June 7–11 COMBO CLINIC: Handling, Shearing & Marketing $650*
(Early Bird Tuition: $600 by 4/7)
Instructors: Marty McGee Bennett, Marcus Whitman, Cathryn Castle
This Combo Clinic will help you succeed. Get the handling tools of Camelidynamics in the 2-day Basics Clinic with Marty.
- Learn how to create a safe and efficient shearing experience for you and your animals with breeder and shearer Marcus Whitman.
- Participants will learn to organize their ranch for shearing day, learn how to handle animals safely and kindly AND efficiently.
- Learn all about organizing the fiber handling to include skirting and preparation for shipping. Marty' is a former professional fiber artist and will be carding, spinning and knitting samples of the fleeces so that you can see how fleece characteristics translate directly to yarn and garment characteristics.
- Create an effective marketing program with the teachings of creative professional Cathyrn Castle Whitman. Cathryn is a wealth of knowledge and experience and is tons of fun.
- Laugh and learn about the ins and outs of advertising and marketing with a real pro! Cathryn customizes her presentation to your geographical area.
July 19-23 2+2=The Best Beginners Clinic $650*
(Early Bird Tuition: $600 by 5/19)
Instructors: Marty McGee Bennett, Amanda VandenBosch
- Learn the essentials from the alpaca experts, during this 4-day Clinic filled with hands-on practice with alpacas and their fleece including invaluable role playing exercises and instruction along with local ranch visits.
- Combining Marty's 2-day Basics Clinic to Amanda's 2-day Fiber Clinic will give you an extraordinary advantage in the alpaca business. Amanda teaches this clinic around the country but ONLY here will you get additional handling practice with Camelidynamics supervised by Marty herself!
- Take your new animal assessment skills on the road following the clinic and visit many of the legendary Alpaca ranches of the Pacific Northwest!
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The Advanced Clinic: 4-day
Pre-requisite: You must attend one Basics Clinic prior to Advanced Clinic.
Why Attend an Advanced Clinic?
- Have you attended a 2-day clinic and want to learn more?
- Did you read the Camelid Companion but need some hands-on coaching and feedback to refine your technique?
- Are you thinking about becoming a Practitioner?
- This is the clinic for people who want hone their skills both working with four-leggeds and teaching two-leggeds.
This is a challenging and exciting four days that will deepen your understanding of llama and alpaca behavior like never before. At the end, your handling skills will have improved markedly whether you've had llamas or alpacas for two months or twenty years.
The Advanced Clinic is also key to the curriculum for those studying to become Camelidynamics Practitioners. Camelidynamics Practitioners are dedicated individuals who will be certified to teach the Camelidynamics training system for llamas and alpacas. Go to our Camelidynamics Practitioner Guild page if you're interested in this opportunity to expand your expertise in the camelid industry and become a professional representative of Camelidynamics.
The Advanced Clinic was developed in response to the need for a more in-depth study of the laws and techniques of Camelidynamics. You will be videotaped working with alpacas and llamas and provided one-on-one detailed feedback. The practically over-night improvements achieved at the Advanced Clinic have been overwhelming.  More details...
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