A day with the llamas
By Denise Bégué

Artistic Director Adam Sklute and I were invited to join long-time patrons Caty and Jerry White at their llama ranch “Pear Tree Llamas” in Midway, Utah on August 19th for an afternoon of fun and exercise. Caty and Jerry have 15 llamas that tour and show nationally, they are great competitors on the obstacle course. Adam and I were invited to work with three of their best competitors, Senor Pisac, Misty’s Mister and Girlfriend’s Taylor. Caty provided us with instruction on how to work with the llamas through the different obstacles, including the jumps. However, the llamas often had their own ideas. We are grateful to Caty and Jerry for their gracious invitation, we had a wonderful time. Truly, an enjoyable way to spend a beautiful day in Midway, Utah!

Caty White and Adam Sklute

Denise Bégué and Adam Sklute with llamas: Senor Pisac, Misty’s Mister and Girlfriend’s Taylor

Adam and Senor Pisac have a discussion about completing the jumps

Senor Pisac and Adam reach an impasse

Senor Pisac and Adam agree to disagree

Denise and Misty’s Mister show off their side-stepping skills

Denise and Misty’s Mister take a break

Girlfriend’s Taylor

Kissing Caty

The cast takes a final bow