Our Boys
These members of Meadowgate are our agritourism all-stars and members of our alpaca therapy ambassador program.
Apollo
Look at that little face! Apollo is a Rolex son, whose big personality doesn't seem to fit his small frame! This little man is another farm favorite and always seems to be getting into mischief. Name anything and Apollo has done it: pulling sunglasses off of your face, tugging on shirts when he isn’t getting attention, giving visitors kisses through a fence, and his favorite, throwing cups in the air with his mouth! His fiber is soft and consistent, full of crimp and brightness but his big heart, sweet face, and friendly disposition make Apollo a true ambassador of Meadowgate's personality goals. Apollo now serves as babysitter and “role model extraordinaire” for our weaned boys.
Birthday: 5/12/2016 Breed: Huacaya Color: Medium Brown
Sire: Rolex Legend
Dam: 7SAF Affinity
Awards:
3rd Place 2017 Heart of Virginia Alpaca Show Halter Full Fleece Huacaya Dark Brown Male Juvenile
3rd Place 2017 Carolina Alpaca Celebration Halter Full Fleece Huacaya Dark Brown Male Juvenile
2nd Place 2018 VAOBA Alpaca Expo Fleece Huacaya Brown
3rd Place 2019 Carolina Alpaca Celebration Fleece Show Huacaya Brown
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This handsome boy is known as the “King of Hearts” - because he steals them from everyone he greets! Instantly a favorite of anyone who meets him, “Copper” is easy-going, calm, gentle, independent, curious, and so so sweet. He loves to welcome visitors on the farm and he gives endless kisses to everyone. Not only did this young cria get his dad’s disposition and phenotype, but he also got his fineness, shine, and staple length. Copper’s fleece absolutely gleams and has an incredibly fine handle, with complete coverage from top to bottom. One walking fleece judge commented “his fleece is a dream for anyone seriously working with fiber - I love everything about it”. And of course, we love everything about sweet Copper!
Birthday: 5/8/18 Breed: Huacaya Color: Light Brown
Sire: MGT Ringo’s Phoenix
Dam: Meadow
Awards:
3rd Place, Walking Fleece Juvenile, Carolina Alpaca Celebration
Equinox
“Knox” has all of the disposition qualities of his mother and father combined, which makes him one of the sweetest guys on the farm. Having already been introduced to countless visitors as a cria, Knox became an agritourism and therapy program superstar in 2022 and, if you’ve ever met Zendaya and Phoenix, you would expect nothing less. But let’s talk about his fiber, which is as sensational as his personality. Fineness, density with tons of architecture - we are loving this fleece! Knox is now a gelding, and will remain at Meadowgate as part of our forever farm family.
Birthday: 05/14/2021 Breed: Huacaya Color: White
Sire: MGT Ringo’s Phoenix
Dam: Broad Creek Zendaya
hudson
This bundle of fiber just glows - when he is not covered in dirt! Hudson loves a good roll, as well as a good hug. His fiber has beautiful consistency with a long staple length and fineness all day long. He has a big personality and a very sweet nature, making him super easy to love. Hudson has become a chill addition to our agritourism program and is learning how to participate in our alpaca therapy program, spreading joy along the way.
Birthday: 04/30/2022 Breed: Huacaya Color: White
Sire: MGT Ringo’s Phoenix
Dam: MGT Simba’s Lily
trooper
This little guy is all that we hoped he would be - spitting image of his mum and dad! Trooper has gorgeous fiber full of shine, crimp, density and structure…it all grows on a strong, correct frame as well. Full of spunk and curiosity, this boy is ready to head to the show ring this fall or next spring - we can’t wait to see what the judges think. In the meantime, he will be making his way to the little boys barn at the end of the summer where he will join so many farm favorites as he grows.
Sire: Amber Autumn Titus
Dam: CCAP and KCF Peruvian Mary Leigh
phineas
Phineas, or Finn, is a recent addition to our farm and, boy, are we happy to have found him! Sweet, calm, and great on halter, he has made quick friends with the boys in the gelding barn. Finn has already started participating in our on-farm agritourism program and became a rock star in our alpaca therapy program without batting an eyelash. If you haven’t met Finn yet, you will and you’ll be certain to remember the moment. He is as cute as they come!
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