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127.2 Foll/mm (No shit)
Red Granites Man of Mystery
ARI# 35123057 D.O.B. 8/9/2016 (7 yrs)
Huacaya, Herdsire (Male), Proven | Medium Fawn, Light Silver Grey
Sire: CCNF Legionnaire
CCNF Legionnaire
AOA & Futurity Champ, Supreme Champ Prod
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ARI# 32511239
| DOB: 7/27/2012
Huacaya
, Herdsire (Male)
, Proven
, Medium Fawn
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To say we were excited to partner with Amber Autumn Alpacas with CCNF Legionnaire at the 2014 Breeders Edge Auction would be a understatement, a huge one. In a long run, Legionnaire went on to be the highest selling alpaca at the auction (we bought him for $57,500), figures considering this guys genetics.
This spectacular young male was the 2015 Futurity Fawn Male Color Champion & 2015 AOA National Fawn Male Reserve Champion!! Two of the most prestigious shows in the alpaca industry and he t... |
| ARI# 32511239 | Medium Fawn
Dam: Red Granites Maggie Mae
| ARI# 32453133 | True Black
First - you have to thank Red Granite for delivering such an outstanding male
Second - you have to thank Kitt Hollister for selling you her herd. And including this outstanding male.
And if I could reduce the lack of hesitation in making that purchase - I could in fact reduce it to this one male.
I will let Kitt explain because she has a knack for it.
From Kitt:
"The best way to introduce this male is using the facts. First: YES, he is a true Harlequin. His great grandsire, Black Epic, is one of the most prolific Harlequin Appaloosa producers out there. His spots are subtle as his coloring is very light, a most stunning lavender rose grey. They are there, however, and there is no question that his extraordinary coloration is the result of the Harlequin Appaloosa gene.
Next, there is the not small matter of his biopsy. At 127.2 follicles/square mm density, Pintus is the densest alpaca yet biopsied by Ian Watt in the USA, and I have not yet heard of a denser alpaca out there. With a primary SD of 2.5, secondary SD of 2.2, and fiber population differential of 3.5, he is also one of the most uniform. To quote Ian Watt directly, "overall this is the best alpaca I have tested in the US."
So, there's that.
Is he fine? Well, of course he's fine. His yearling histogram, at 16.0 AFD and 3.1 SD, is fine. His two year old histogram, at 17.3 AFD and still a 3.1 SD, is fine. His 2019 AFD, calculated off of his biopsy, is 16.9. That's fine. So, he's fine, and he's staying fine, which is to be expected. Why? Well, his sire, CCNF Legionnaire, has a 6 y/o AFD of 17.3 with an SD of 3.5, and his dam's 5 y/o histogram was 20.5 with an SD of 3.5 -- impressive for any color, but stunning for a TRUE BLACK.
So, here we go: unbelievably dense, uniform, and fine. As the pictures show, this fleece is, as expected, also quite beautiful -- bright bright bright, with a high-frequency crimp that stamps it as truly elite. He also has a decent staple.
Is he good looking? Well, duh. He's a grandson of Snowmass Matrix Majesty. Check out that head shot! The coverage is ALL there, and his substance of bone is excellent."
Alas. 6 Man of Mystery kids hit the ground within 5 days of arrival last Sept. 2021. One was actually delivered the morning of transport which was super fun. LOL
All are outstanding, 4 are especially noteworthy. Two are harlequins. One is an absolute Game Changer. So we named him.. Game Changer. Nifty.
I now have kids that are juvies, 1+ and 2+; histograms for these guys are incredible. Minuit Noir has a 16 micron fleece and a 2.9 SD. She is a true black. She will be 3 this year. Game Changer came is an exciting 17.9 micron and a 3.6 SD; big strapping boy with brightness and presence galore. He is up this season. You will be hearing more. And it goes on. So far, he has thrown pattern 80+% of the time. More to come.
Be on the lookout. This guy is restricted but his kids are not... Much much more to come.
Awards
Place 2018 ABR FALL FESTIVAL ALPACA SHOW HALTER FULL FLEECE HUACAYA MULTICOLOR MALE TWO-YEAR-OLD
Place 2018 AMERICAN ALPACA SHOWCASE HALTER FULL FLEECE HUACAYA PINTO MALE TWO-YEAR-OLD
Place 2018 ILLINOIS ALPACA SHOW HALTER FULL FLEECE HUACAYA PINTO MALE TWO-YEAR-OLD
Place 2018 AOA NATIONAL SHOW FLEECE HUACAYA ROSE GREY MALE YEARLING
Place 2018 GREAT WESTERN ALPACA SHOW HALTER FULL FLEECE HUACAYA COMBINED MIXED MALE YEARLING
Offspring
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AMAZING True Black MoM Daughter
D.O.B. 8/11/2021 (2 yrs)
Huacaya, Female| True Black, Unproven
Sire: Red Granites Man of Mystery
Dam: Glacier Rocks Licorice
Oh Lord.
I know she has Howling Hill in her name. LOL. And I am devoted to my friend Kitt.
But this is my baby. :)
She came trotting off the traile...
Willow Wind Farm - Westcliffe, CO
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Man of Mystery Son-Harlequin Genetics
ARI# 36142347 D.O.B. 10/15/2021 (2 yrs)
Huacaya, Jr. Herdsire (Male)| White, Dark Rose Grey, Unproven
Sire: Red Granites Man of Mystery
Dam: Howling Hill Highway Surfer
SIRE: Red Granites Man of Mystery
"The best way to introduce this male is using the facts. First: YES, he is a true Harlequin. His great grandsire,...
Prema Alpacas, LLC - Williams, AZ
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Dense! Bright! Fine!
ARI# 36142385 D.O.B. 10/4/2021 (2 yrs)
Huacaya, Herdsire (Male)| Beige, Light Fawn, Dark Fawn, Light Silver Grey, Unproven
Sire: Red Granites Man of Mystery
Dam: HWR Kismet
Histogram Stats 2023 (2nd) Fleece:
17.9 micron
3.6 SD
20% CV
CF: 99.6%
SF 17.3
WOW!
This man is such a beautiful blend of his Daddio and his M...
Willow Wind Farm - Westcliffe, CO
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Updated 1/31/2024