2026 The Futurity: April 19-20

2026 The Futurity

April 19-20, 2026

Judges:

Males:  Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa

Females:  Jude Anderson & Diana Timmerman

We are thrilled to announce that ESTATES XXXTREME LEGACY PASSION  was awarded the 2026 Futurity Show Judges' Choice award! This prestigious honor recognizes the absolute best of the best, and we couldn't be prouder of this exceptional animal.  The Alpaca Country Estates, LLC. team dominated the rings, securing Male Color Championship Banners in: Grey, Black, Brown and Fawn!! We also locked down Reserve Championships in both Black and Fawn! Hard work, passion, and elite genetics paved the way. Thank you to the judges and our amazing community for an unforgettable show!

We are also incredibly honored to announce that Alpaca Country Estates, LLC. was named the 2025 The Futurity Breeder of the Year (Huacaya Large Farm Division)! This isn't just a win; it’s a reflection of our commitment to excellence. This prestigious award recognizes the breeders whose Futurity entries and owned herdsires have earned the highest cumulative points—competing against some of the nation’s most elite farms of similar size.  A huge thank you to our dedicated team and the entire alpaca community. We are so proud to see our passion for breeding world-class alpacas recognized on the national stage!

Judges' Choice, ESTATES XXXTREME LEGACY PASSION - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Judges Choice Huacaya Male (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch, Helen Testa, Jude Anderson & Diana Timmerman)

Color Champion, ESTATES AMERETTO'S ROYAL KNIGHT - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Black Male Championship (Class of 24) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa)

Color Champion, ESTATES GIOVANNI'S TITANIUM ROYALE - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Grey Male Championship (Class of 21) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa)

Color Champion, ESTATES KILIMANJARO II BY PAULINUS - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Brown Male Championship (Class of 20) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa)

Color Champion, ESTATES XXXTREME LEGACY PASSION - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Fawn Male Championship (Class of 23) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa)

Reserve Champion, ESTATES CANNONBALL EXPRESSXXX - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Black Male Championship (Class of 24) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa) *Color Champion was our Estates Ameretto's Royal Knight

Reserve Champion, ESTATES SHOWTIME'S SILVER PRINCESS - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Grey Female Championship (Class of 21) (Judges: Jude Anderson & Diana Timmerman) *Recently sold to Amazing Greyce Alpaca Ranch

Reserve Champion, SHEPHERDS CREEK'S JAEGAR BY APOLLO - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Fawn Male Championship (Class of 23) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa) *Color Champion/Judge’s Choice was our Estates XXXTreme Legacy Passion

1st Place, CCNF BELLIEVEITORNOT - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Brown 2-Year-Old Male (Class of 4) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa)

1st Place, ESTATES AMERETTO'S ROYAL KNIGHT - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Black 2-Year-Old Male (Class of 4) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa)

1st Place, ESTATES GIOVANNI'S TITANIUM ROYALE - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Gray 2-Year-Old Male (Class of 2) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa)

1st Place, ESTATES KILIMANJARO II BY PAULINUS - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Brown Juvenile Male (Class of 4) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa)

1st Place, ESTATES MALAGA'S MASTERPIECEXXX - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Brown Yearling Male (Class of 3) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa) *Color Champion was our Estates Kilimanjaro II By Paulinus

1st Place, ESTATES PHARAOH'S STRENGTH - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Bay Black Juvenile Male (Class of 5) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa) *Color Champion was our Estates Ameretto's Royal Knight & Reserve Champion was our Estates Cannonball ExpressXXX

1st Place, ESTATES SAKIMA'S REGAL ELEGANCE - 2026 Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Black Juvenile Female (Class of 8) (Judges: Jude Anderson/Diana Timmerman)

1st Place, ESTATES SAKIMA'S SAMARAI SPIRIT - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Black Yearling Male (Class of 10) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa) *Color Champion was our Estates Ameretto's Royal Knight & Reserve Champion was our Estates Cannonball ExpressXXX

1st Place, ESTATES SHOWTIME'S SILVER PRINCESS - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Gray Juvenile Female (Class of 7) (Judges: Jude Anderson & Diana Timmerman) *Recently sold to Amazing Greyce Alpaca Ranch

1st Place, ESTATES XXXTREME LEGACY PASSION - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Fawn 2-Year-Old Male (Class of 5) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa)

1st Place, SHEPHERDS CREEK'S JAEGAR BY APOLLO - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Fawn Yearling Male (Class of 7) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa) *Color Champion/Judge’s Choice was our Estates XXXTreme Legacy Passion

2nd Place, ESTATES CANNONBALL EXPRESSXXX - 2026 The Futurity: Halter, Huacaya Black 2-Year-Old Male (Class of 4) (Judges: Amanda VandenBosch & Helen Testa) *Color Champion was our Estates Ameretto's Royal Knight