August 2021 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN August 2021 Page 15 Fall is the perfect time to take a good look at your barn and consider an upgrade. Some older barns can be dark, with limited ventilation and damp- ness. King Construction has ex- tensive experience in restoration Choose King Barns for Your Barn Upgrade This Fall and renovation. With thoughtful design and the addition of new exterior doors and windows, these barns can become a much brighter and healthier environ- ment for horses and people. The addition of new fittings can give the barn a welcome facelift and create a better-orga- nized and more functional interior. King hand crafts custom fittings for tack rooms, feed rooms, aisles, and arenas, such as: tack lock- ers, free-standing or built-in tack trunks, saddle and bridle racks, boot racks and shelving, groom’s boxes, and grain bins; custom cabinetry, and built ins. King Construction, located in New Holland, Lancaster County, PA, has been designing, custom building and renovating horse barns, indoor arenas, living quar- ters and farm outbuildings since 1978. They’ve designed facilities for a wide range of equestrian disciplines and pursuits, and for farms of all sizes, from those with a single horse to those with more than 70. They are the horse barn experts - designing and or- ganizing your space for the health and safety of the horses. They can maximize storage and convenience, while reduc- ing your workload. King can provide complete design and engineering services and will be there to stand behind their work long after your project has been completed. Their standards of quality are sustained by the continuity and longevity of their highly trained crews. And a high percentage of their new business comes from the referrals of past customers. To get started on your fall fix up project, contact King Con- struction at 717-354-4740 or visit KingBarns.com. Bedding Blocker stalls and adding expensive bed- ding! Something had to be made to help solve this problem. I knew I wasn’t the only person having these issues, so I got to work!” The Bedding Blocker solved the dilemma of dangerous threshold barriers, trip hazards, and ineffec- tive methods of preventing bedding loss. The design is low profile, ergonomic, and easy to install. As for durability, April states, “With proper installation and care, the Bedding Blocker is designed to have years of life. When a Bed- ding Blocker starts to show wear, it can be re purposed as a scratch- ing post or bird deterrent. “ The Bedding Blocker is made for farms and ranches of all sizes. Commonly installed on exterior thresholds, April adds, “Keeping bedding from mixing with the out- side environment decreases mud outside of stalls as well. Excessive mud is damaging to animal hooves. This is a versatile, multi -functional product that promises to save the small- town rancher and large show barn alike time and money.” Learn more at www.Bedding Blocker.com. (Continued from page 14) B&D Builders 3. Stumbling around in the dark on a cold winter night? B&D Builders knows your challenges and builds to address these needs. When architecting the barn, include areas for charging flashlights so you never get caught in the dark. 4. Check your soft goods — and your horse’s. Are your horse’s blankets in need of replacement? Do you have the proper footwear and warm gear for farm work this winter? Pick a dry, accessible area in the barn to keep an extra pair of gloves and a jacket on hand. Build a custom space for your favorite boots and gear! B&D Builders builds barns with rider and horse, the practicing disciplines, and the climate all in mind. Your build should be a solid four-season structure that leaves you perfectly poised for year-round enjoyment of your horse and barn. After all, you and your horse should enjoy each other all four seasons. (Continued from page 12)