Lost Creek Ranger Koa
ILR # 287656
gelding b. 6-11-2014
Lost Creek Credo x Lost Creek Ranger Tokatee
Koa had a fortunate start in life — he presented with both front legs back (lethal for both mom and baby if unattended), and Gwen was, as always, at home to monitor his birth and corrected the accidental malpresentation in a timely manner (this is exactly why Gwen worked night shift). The bonus for Gwen is that on top of ensuring her buddy Tokatee's wellbeing, she acquired a new friend in Koa.
Koa's gaits are strong and true — a natural trot and four-beat walk — and he inherited the highly desirable standard Classic coat from his sire along with the super-shedding undercoat of his dam. Unfortunately Koa did not pass his excellent shedding trait along to his offspring Finn.
Without Duke's influence in the herd, Koa beaome increasingly uptight and letting his hormones get the better of him, manifesting as taking offense at little stuff and launching attacks on his pasturemates. After considering that Koa's best attributes are not prepotent, and taking into account that 75% of Koa's once-under-represented ancestry has become much more common in the pack llama breeding pool (and the 25% still-uncommon ancestry is present in both our next-generation primary stud Ouray and his sidekick Seedskadee), it was obvious we should castrate Koa and make his life (along with everyone else's) much more enjoyable. Koa's "brain surgery" took place late fall 2025, and indeed everyone is much happier.
Koa's bond with Gwen ensures that his forever home is right here at Lost Creek Llamas.
Koa is a tree in the acacia family, endemic to Hawaii. It is unique in many ways, including being nontoxic (having evolved in the absence of large herbivores). The word "koa" is native hawai'ian and means "strong", which Koa definitely embodies.
Meet Koa's offspring:
- 2022 gelding — Lost Creek Ranger Finn