Associate Members

A Bothers Bond Alpacas

A Bothers Bond Alpacas, owned and operated by brothers, Reuben & Isaac Poot, is a youthful enterprise. At ages 12 and 9 respectively, Reuben & Isaac pooled their resources to purchase their first bred female. Their herd is slowly growing as they learn the basics of genetics/breeding, business planning, herd management and marketing of their alpacas and their fleece products. The adult members of the Alpaca Breeders Collective act as willing mentors to these young men while Reuben and Isaac willingly lend their youth and enthusiasm to the ABC endeavors.

Both boys are frequently seen in the show ring with their alpacas and those belonging to other owners. When they aren't there, look for them at the Scout booth serving up a hearty meal for others at the alpaca shows.

Reuben, now a high school student, continues to gain further knowledge in the alpaca business as he regularly works for other owners as a herdsman for their alpacas.

Isaac, still in public school, has become very comfortable speaking to the public at various fairs and display booths. He has spent many days over the past few years promoting alpacas and their fleece products at places like the Royal Winter Fair, the International Plowing Match, and many smaller fairs and festivals.

Come to see the alpacas of ABBA, agisted at Pootcorners in Perth County, Ontario.

Providence Pastures

Providence pastures was started by Moira Poot in 2008 with the purchase of a huycaya female. So far she has had two wonderful qualityÊwhite/fawn crias with amazing personalities. There was definitely postive qualities in the foundation of this herd that have been seen to already be passed on to the offspring.

Moira is currently a student at Redeemer University College in Ancaster.

Providence Pastures alpacas are agisted at Pootcorners in Perth County, Ontario.

To Be Alpacas

Founded by Taryn Poot, To Be Alpacas is located about 5 kilometres east of Palmerston, along with Pootcorners, A Brothers Bond Alpacas, and Providence Pastures.

Taryn's goal is to raise consistent, fine black alpacas.

She is currently a student at the University of Guelph, in the program Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. When she finishes her undergraduate studies Taryn plans to go to Ontario Veterinary Collage to specialize in bovine and camelids (cows, alpacas, and llamas).

Away from school Taryn is involved in the show ring for the Futurity Show in the fall, and the Alpaca Ontario show in the spring, as well as some smaller shows in between.

To Be Alpacas animals are agisted at Pootcorners in Perth County, Ontario.