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Ethan West Stable named Indiana Grand Barn Crew of the Month

The Ethan West Stable has been named the Barn Crew of the Month for August at Indiana Grand in Shelbyville. The award is presented by the Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and Texas Corral of Shelbyville.

The Ethan West Stable, located in Barn 13, was selected for its overall appearance of the shed row as well as the condition of the horses. The stable consists of 30 head with 10 members of the West team overseeing the care of each individual horse.

“We are having a good year, and if it wasn’t for them, we would not be experiencing that,” said West, who is in his fourth year as a trainer. “Grooms are the backbone of this business. They are the ones in there grinding it out every day. They get here early, and they stay late. This summer, I have the hardest working crew I’ve ever had. They are dependable and a solid group of individuals that make the operation a success.”

West and his crew will enjoy a night out at Texas Corral, located on the north side of Shelbyville. They were honored in a special winner’s circle ceremony Monday at Indiana Grand and received $200 in gift certificates for dinner.

The crew also will be recognized with a banner hanging on the outside of the barn for their hard work and dedication to their horses and the racing program at Indiana Grand.

The award, now in its fifth year, is made possible by the Indiana HBPA.

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