Hickory Hill Llama Farm

Hickory Hill Llama Farm started, of course by Pat's choice, back in roughly 1986-1987. We first began with an interest in what llamas were all about and what the purpose of a llama as a pet would be. We visited farms all over the New England, New York, and Pennsylvania areas and visited several fairs. Along the way, we met many of great people, some which we are still friends with and others have slipped through time. We thank each and everyone for all their help in this constant learning journey of being a llama owner.

Once completing a lot of research, learning, listening and reading, we bought our first two "pet" llamas. Laredo and Tajos were their names and have since passed on. We learned a lot from the two of them. Before the two passed, we decided to venture into some more "show" quality llamas and that is where it began.

Since then, our farm and experience has grown. We bred our first male and female back in 2000 and have bred our females out to other male llamas. (Thank you Dakota Ridge - Katrina and Gary!)

Our camelid family is growing and growing, stronger and bigger. It is amazing to see the activities take place on the farm. We have many new arrivals both from our females and other farms that have used our stud services. We have many show stoppers on the ground and are very proud of what we have accomplished so far. All of our new arrivals have a super sweet disposition, it's amazing.

We encourage people to come by and visit. We have new arrivals to the farm this year along with several breedings taking place with our boys! Things are very busy and there is always activity at the farm, even during the winter, especially on Sundays, so stop by and say hello and welcome to the loving camelid family! Please check out the new babies page to see our new beautiful babies, both from BAL Alfredo and BAL Silversmith as Sires and from our classic girl, HHLF Llady Ursalla.

This years show season has been an amazing one. We have taken home many Grand Champions and Best in Show titles again. It was the third year in a row for One Cool CodyKat from Dakota Ridge, second year for HHLF Callista Browne. and first year for BAL Silversmith. We actually survived the trek to ALSA Grand Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska, where we met several new friends and truly did amazing. The work that we have done and the respect and care we put into our animals has been proven in the show ring.

Thank you to all the people that have been in our life and have helped out in so many ways. There isn't anything we could say for your generosity, your friendship, and your support!

Don't forget that 2009 is the year of the Llama and Alpaca! 2009 has been designated The International Year of Natural Fiber, which is Llama and Alpaca Wool is non-allergic due to not having any lanolin in their wool like sheep's wool which produces lanolin.

Hickory Hill Llamas
Ray & Pat Smith
Todd Smith & Paul Hastings