EXCELLENCE LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION
Among the rolling hills of prairie grassland in Northern Colorado, you’ll find the home of the finest alpacas in the country. Red Granite Ranch has been breeding and selling elite seed stock alpacas in Northern Colorado since 2009. With over 10 years of trusted experience in the alpaca breeding industry.
Here at Red Granite Ranch, our mission is to build an elite herd of alpacas with every breeding decision we make. Since opening in 2009, this pursuit has allowed us to create an award-winning ranch with animals proven to be competitive in the show ring. Our fleeces are dense, fine, and uniform, so you can trust that our fleece products are the best in the business.
Our goal is excellence and herd advancement with every breeding decision we make. We are the only breeder to have won the Futurity Small, Medium and Large Breeder/Reserve Breeder of the Year awards. We take great pride in have been awarded the 2020 James G. King Industry Recognition Award. Our Herdsires have won equally impressive award winning Futurity Herdsire of the Year awards for Dark & Light Offspring, and "Get of Sire" wins all across the country. Our hard work has paid off through these awards, and we will continue to bring the best to the table. Whether you are ready to pursue your dream for the first time, or you’ve been an owner before and are looking to experience breeding at another level, explore owning a Red Granite Ranch Huacaya alpaca.
From the very beginning, we began making purchases and breeding decisions that would allow us to build a herd of elite alpacas. We wanted Alpacas that would pass on to their offspring good health, superior conformation, lasting fineness, density, and uniformity in their fleece. We are preparing our herd not only to be competitive in the show ring but also profitable in the developing fiber market.
We provide seed stock for sale, agisting, as well as top-of-the-line “Proven” Herdsires in every color. Our family invites you to visit and experience our wonderful lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains!!
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Gary Carrico
Head Barn ManagerGary is our head barn manager. Gary will be the first person you will see at Red Granite Ranch if the Milligans are attending an out-of-state show. He is one who you can count on to make you laugh. Gary can answer questions you may have about alpacas and about the Red Granite Ranch lifestyle! Gary and his wife (Marie Carrico) own Low Down Ranch, and own alpacas!
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Media Manager, Graphics Desinger, Photographer & OwnerCadence is Marc & Sharon's granddaughter. She was born and raised around the alpacas! Cadence controls anything that is media related and keeps the website up to date with fresh information for clients. Besides that, Cadence is also the Milligan's photographer & designer. She owns her own private herd called Ironhide Alpacas, and her own graphic business called Ironhide Graphics. Cadence will be starting her venture into Vet School in the Fall, where she hopes to specialize in large animals & camelids. No matter what you needs are, Cadence is here to help and can answer any of your questions at: [email protected]
Read more...Marc Milligan
OwnerMarc is the owner of Red Granite Ranch, Ltd. A former USA Ski Team member & owner of Background Information Services, LLC (BISI), Marc knows what it takes to become the best and run a successful business! Marc controls the breeding choices alongside his wife, Sharon, and can help with any money related questions. Marc is currently the Treasurer of the National Alpaca Foundation, which is dedicated to creating opportunities for growth, knowledge, and sustainable practices within the alpaca industry. We are committed to building a vibrant and prosperous future for alpacas and the people who care for them. Marc can be reached at: [email protected]
Read more...Sharon Milligan
OwnerSharon is the owner of Red Granite Ranch. Sharon has an expertise in alpaca health and anything medical related. Sharon is currently one of the Directors of the Alpaca Owners Association (AOA) for 2023-2024. She joined the board in 2020 as a Director, moved up to Secretary for 2021-2022, and since 2022 has been a Director on the AOA Board, helping guide the industry forward. Sharon is widely known in this industry and can help answer your questions. Sharon and her husband have a wealth of knowledge to share with you.
Read more...My family and I have visited Red Granite Ranch twice now; the owners and staff have always been welcoming & informative. In fact Sharon has invited my niece and her girl-scout troop for a visit. Read more...
Tammy Shogrin 7/31/2021
Red Granite Ranch and hosts Sharon and Mark epitomize what a Harvest Host should be. This was an outstanding, interesting and informative experience. Mark and Sharon met us at the gate to their pro
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Garard Black 10/17/2023
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