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Aspen Rayne Ranch

Owners, Breeders, Trainers and Enthusiasts of Champions

DISPERSAL UPDATE

ONE Animal Left in the Dispersal:

​At this time we only have one animal left for your consideration:

​CVL Pride’s Brown Derby - BOS Winner - Proven Herdsire

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We are certainly willing to entertain all reasonable offers.

Please let us know if you are looking for a fantastic male to take your breeding pen to the next level and thank you all again!

Purchase Process
  • No animals will be held without payment. 
  • The first person to place a deposit on an animal will be the new owner. 
  • Contracts will be sent out for each deal.
  • Animals need to be picked up within 30 days of sale.
  • Animals left over 30 days will be charged a $5/day boarding fee.
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​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 and once she graduated we combined Aulds' Lluminous Llamas and Aspen Rayne Ranch under one name. Aspen has been managing our herd since then. 





Meet the Family

We are the Aulds/Kelchens. 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 daughter 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 and Licensed Claims Adjuster in Missouri. This makes it easy to do routine veterinary work such as herd health, deworming, vaccinations and even ultrasounds. Steve and Aspen are both Dual Certified ILR-SD and ALSA llama judges, as well as listed judges for the Miniature Silky Fainting Goat Association. In 2021, They added their first Sub-Junior: Jinora Gene and in 2023, Sorana Bevie (Ronni) joined the ranks. 


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
  • ILR-SD National Division Grand Champions
  • ALSA National Division Grand Champions
  • Several ILR-UAP and ILR-SD Halter and Performance Champions
  • Several Best of Show winners including:
    • 2024 Kansas State Fair
    • 2023 Rayne or Shyne: Male & Female
    • 2023 Kansas State Fair
    • 2023 Camelid Classic ILR Female
    • 2023 Nebraska State Fair ILR Female & ALSA Female
    • 2022 Kansas State Fair 
    • 2022 Camelid Capers ILR Female
    • 2022 Nebraska State Fair ILR Male & ALSA Male
    • 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
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Service After the Sale
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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.
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  • Home
  • The Legacy Lives On
  • Dispersal
  • Mythical Rayne Photography
  • Rayne or Shyne Llama Show
  • Contact
  • Other Links
    • Llama Associations >
      • Iowa
      • Kansas
      • Nebraska
      • International Lama Registry
      • Alpaca Llama Show Association
    • Social Media >
      • ARR Facebook
      • Coaty's Facebook
    • Weather >
      • Llama Weather
      • National Weather Service
      • Storm Prediction Center