07 Can you ride them?
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This article is from the Llamas & Alpacas FAQ, by Michael Shealy and William Bagwell with numerous contributions by others.
07 Can you ride them?
It is not generally recommended to ride llamas, except for small children. An adult male will reach a weight of between 300 and 450 lbs. and stand 5 to 6 feet tall. They are expected to carry approximately 1/4 of their body weight, so a rider or load of between 75-115 lbs. may be carried. This weight may be increased to a maximum of 1/3 of their body weight as they reach top physical conditioning.
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