Who better to learn how to halter train a horse from than Shawn Crews, one of the most successful trainers in the business!!
Below: Don't try this at home....just kidding! Todd Butcher makes a great "horsie" in this demonstration of establishing space between you and your horse
Below: The gang watches as Shawn demonstrates the CORRECT way to put on wraps...then Ellie takes a turn at wrapping Shahara's Sequel.
Below: Shahara's Sequel, owned by Tammy Bittorf, has been a Top Ten winner twice at the Egyptian Event and has no trouble remembering her cues.
Below: Shawn demonstrates safely running beside your horse...and Mark chimes in with his "2 cents worth" of advice!!
Above & Below: Shawn coaches Jinny in the art of halter showing while members of the Custer family look on!
Below: Teresa takes the lead and practices running with Shahara...it may look easy enough, but it can be the hardest part of the class!!
Below left: Still trying to figure out how to start those wraps!!! Center & Right: Skip and Jinny relax while Shawn demonstrates a beautiful stance with this year's Top Ten filly Mishaals Mirabella, owned by Pat Roper.
Above & Below: Rachel is a natural horse person and demonstrates her technique with "Pixie" (Mishaals Mirabella) while Todd, Teresa, Tammy & Terry look on.
Below: Ellie practices those wraps again...watch out or that trainer will throw one at you!!!
Below: Shebas Amber Magic is also a 2007 Top Ten Egyptian Event winner...and she still looks fabulous doing her job!
Below left: A very proud "pappa Larry" with his girl; Right: Mom takes a turn standing up her girl.
Below: Shawn demonstrates teaching a youngster how to "whoa" on command while Tammy and Terry watch.
Above & Below: Jinny and her beautiful filly "Sophie" practice and share a special moment...watch for these two in the ring...they will be a force to contend with!!!
A very special thanks to Shawn Crews for spending the day with us and sharing her invaluable talent and knowledge!!
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