06/08/2024
Honorary Life Membership for Ms Liz Barlow
The Board of the British Alpaca Society have unanimously agreed to award Mrs Liz Barlow Honorary Life Membership the British Alpaca Society.
Liz and her husband started breeding Alpacas in 1999 with two pregnant females steadily increasing their Livanti herd though a selective breeding and purchase programme, growing it into a successful enterprise.
Liz joined BAS and BCL before purchasing her alpacas and as a keen learner has developed a renowned expertise in the care, breeding of alpacas alongside a deep knowledge of fibre.
Liz has visited Peru 3 times for alpaca related events and training. She began showing Alpacas with great success from 2000 and qualified as a British Alpaca Society Judge in 2003 since when she has judged Huacaya and Suri Halter Shows as well as Fleece Shows in the UK, including our National Show, and at Shows across Europe. Before retiring as a judge in 2021, Liz had recertified 5 times, served as Chair of the BAS Judges Group from 2009-12 as well as serving as a Judge Training tutor. Several of our current judges have been mentored by Liz.
In addition to judge training, Liz has also been a tutor for training courses including Alpaca Evaluation for breeders and the Intermediate and Advanced Alpaca Assessment Courses as well as playing a key role in designing and implementing the British Alpaca Society Affiliate Training Scheme.
Since retiring from breeding Alpacas in 2012 (when she passed on her herd to her sister) and from judging in 2019, Liz has continued to donate her time and expertise in delivering training for our regional groups as well as stewarding, including the BAS National Halter Show.
Liz has made a significant contribution to British Alpacas and richly deserves the award of this Honorary Life Membership. Well done Liz!!!
