ASPEN RAYNE RANCH
  • Home
  • Llamas
  • MSF Goats
  • Rayne or Shyne Llama Show
  • Our Production
    • Llamas
    • MSFG
  • For $ale
    • Available Llamas
    • Sold Llamas
    • Available MSFG
    • Sold MSFG
  • Services
  • Contact
  • Other Links
    • Llama Associations >
      • Iowa
      • Kansas
      • Nebraska
      • International Lama Registry
      • Alpaca Llama Show Association
    • Show Results
    • Social Media >
      • ARR Facebook
      • Coaty's Facebook
    • Weather >
      • Llama Weather
      • National Weather Service
      • Storm Prediction Center

Aspen Rayne Ranch

Owners, Breeders, Trainers and Enthusiasts of Champions
Picture

​About Us

​Aspen Rayne Ranch is located south of the Kansas City area. Our home sits on 39 acres between Harrisonville, MO and Garden City, MO, and has much of the main floor finished in... aspen wood, of course.

Named for our daughter, Aspen, Aspen Rayne Ranch had started as her own FFA herd project in high school. Now that she has moved on to adulthood, the need to separate and duplicate everything for the sake of FFA record keeping is no longer required. Therefore, we are all one big happy herd under the moniker Aspen Rayne Ranch. Same great llamas. Same great service.

​NEW Critters!
We have added some fun critters. Not just to the pasture, but to the breeding plan as well! We now own Miniature Silky Fainting Goats. Even though we don't have the time to show what we create (because we are so dedicated to our llamas) we still strive to breed and produce only the highest quality of ANY animals we bring home.



Meet the Family

We are the Aulds/Kelchens (Aspen’s new Surname). We have owned our own llamas since 2006 but have been around llamas since 1987 when Steve's uncle, Charles "Buzz" Kraft, started his herd in LaPorte, Minnesota.

Steve and Sandy have been married since May of 1987 and have two wonderful children. Our son Talon was born in 1993 and Aspen in 1996. Even after marriage in 2019 and buying their first house in 2021, Aspen (and her husband, Tyler) remain active in the operation of the farm as our herd manager and main show handler. Aspen is a Registered Veterinary Technician in Missouri and does the lion's share of the vet work around the farm. Steve and Aspen are both Dual Certified ILR-SD and ALSA llama judges as well as Listed judges for Miniature Silky Fainting Goats.
We welcomed the newest member of the show family on October 12th, 2021. Aspen had her first child: Jinora Gene Kelchen. Miss Nora Gene will be attending llama shows with us!
​
Aspen and Tyler are also Expecting Baby Kelchen #2 in April of 2023!


We hope you enjoy your visit to our farm, and if you’re in the llama business, we can't wait to make your acquaintance and swap some stories.

Why Buy From Us?

30+ Years of Llama Experience
While we may have only owned our own llamas since August of 2006, we were first introduced to the "world of llamas" in 1987 by Steve's uncle, Charles "Buzz" Kraft. It was while spending many weekends with Buzz at his farm near LaPorte, Minnesota, that we were bitten by the llama bug and began our llama journey. We learned a lot from Buzz and his experiences and carry many of those nuggets of knowledge with us, along with all the ones we have gained since, in everything we do.

Animals Bred by Judges
Steve and Aspen are each accomplished judges in both the llama and goat industries. Steve and Aspen are dual certified llama judges for both the International Lama Registry's Show Division (ILR-SD) and the Alpaca Llama Show Association (ALSA) in halter, performance and youth. And both have been judging miniature silky fainting goats since 2014/2015

We select our foundation animals with the eye of a judge, show many of the babies we produce and are critical about the purpose of those we sell. If you are interested in a show animal, we definitely know what it takes for an animal to show well. If you are just looking for a pet or guard, we occasionally have those available too.

National Recognition
We have been recognized as a breeder and for the llamas we own and have produced on a national level. 
  • Small Breeder Award Winner at the 2011 Celebration World Futurity
  • Five ILR-SD National Division Grand Champions
  • Two ALSA National Division Grand Champions
  • Seven ALSA National Class Champions
  • Twelve ILR-SD National Class Champions
  • Several ILR-UAP and ILR-SD Halter and Performance Champions
  • Several Best of Show winners including:
    • 2019 Camelid Classic ILR Male & Female
    • 2019 Camelid Classic ALSA Male & Female 
    • 2019 Husker Hobo ILR & ALSA
    • 2018 Husker Hobo Show
    • 2018 Nebraska State Fair
    • 2018 Lincoln Creek Llamas Camelid Classic (ALSA)
    • 2018 Heartland Llama Show
    • 2017 Lancaster County (NE) Super Fair
    • 2016 Iowa State Fair
    • 2015 Nebraska State Fair
    • 2015 Iowa State Futurity
    • 2014 Nebraska State Fair
    • 2011 LlamaPalooza
Picture

Service After the Sale
Picture
We are not just in the business of llamas to sell llamas. We are in the business of llamas to introduce, mentor and assist current, new and future llama owners to the wonderful world of llamas. We have sold many llamas to first-time llama owners as well as small hobby farms. Most of these farms have become good friends who contact us throughout the year with questions, concerns and requests for assistance with shearing, shots and routine maintanance. We do not want to just "dump" an unwanted animal on a new owner. We want new owners to become passionate llama enthusiasts just like we are. So whether your new llama is for the show ring or to just keep the pasture grass at bay, we want our new llama friends to know how to care for their llamas.
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Llamas
  • MSF Goats
  • Rayne or Shyne Llama Show
  • Our Production
    • Llamas
    • MSFG
  • For $ale
    • Available Llamas
    • Sold Llamas
    • Available MSFG
    • Sold MSFG
  • Services
  • Contact
  • Other Links
    • Llama Associations >
      • Iowa
      • Kansas
      • Nebraska
      • International Lama Registry
      • Alpaca Llama Show Association
    • Show Results
    • Social Media >
      • ARR Facebook
      • Coaty's Facebook
    • Weather >
      • Llama Weather
      • National Weather Service
      • Storm Prediction Center