February 2022 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN February 2022 Page 19 WHITE HORSE CON- STRUCTION advises buyers to decide for whom are they building. It is said that “form follows function” to create extraordinary architecture, but when it comes to today’s barns there is far more than meets the eye. Beyond the rectangular box- es of four walls and a roof lies history and imagination. Although we sometimes view barns according to their function; i.e. housing livestock, cattle and horses, equipment, fod- der, and often grain, there is far more that goes into a good barn. Today’s barns can serve many more functions than those mentioned, as they are used for residences, social gatherings, sporting events, wedding venues, restaurants, etc. The barns we see today, that have lasted two centuries or more, are ones that were built well, leaving their counterparts literally in the dust; they are no longer around to compare. We are not much different from our ancestors of 200 plus years ago; we can choose to build a barn to last for our lifetime only, or for generations to come. Simeon Stoltzfus of White Horse Construction says it this way: “When deciding on the design and method used to build a new barn of today, decide who you are building for; will your barn be a structure for the future to be handed down to subsequent generations, an investment add- ing to your estate and legacy, a time capsule for the future?” When imagining your next barn, choose value over expedi- ency, legacy over economy, and extraordinary for the ordinary. For more information about White Horse Construction, call (610) 593-5559, or visit the web- site at www.whcbarns.com . Today's Barns Serve Many Functions at White Horse Construction Your barn isn’t finished until you install mats in your stalls, wash rack and aisles. Mats keep horses safe and comfortable and prevent them from digging those pesky holes that result in urine ponds and uneven flooring. ShowEase Inc. was born in 1962 when Lancaster County, PA, dairy farmer John Kreider invented a new cow stall system Finish Your Barn with Mats from ShowEase Products that was easier on both cows and humans. Nearly 60 years later, his eldest daughter Connie Bender, now president, continues to offer the finest options in mats, wa- terers and agricultural products to customers across the United States and Canada. ShowEase has served the ag- ricultural community with quality products and valued service for over 55 years. They produce the finest mats, feeding and watering equipment for cattle, equine and small animals. Many options in mats for horses, cows, alpacas, llamas, people, turf protection, and more are available, including a full line of mud flaps for your truck in stock at the Ephrata, PA location, ready to pick up or ship. Mats in recycled rubber are available in 3/8” to ¾”, straight edge or interlocked 60-110 pounds in 4’ x 6’ and 4’ x 8’ sheets. EVA mats, ideal for the show circuits, horse stalls, or semen collection floors, range in thickness from 1” to 1 ½” and weights of 20 to 37 pounds. The mats are lightweight, comfort- able and provide horses extra cushion and insulation against cold and dampness and are easy to handle and clean. New to ShowEase, Hahn Paddock Slabs and Mud Con- trol Grids are used where mud and erosion control are needed. Excellent for outside run-in sheds and low lying areas, easy to install and re-use if needed. ShowEase ships products across the USA and Canada. To or- der or for more information, phone (717) 299-2536 or visit showease inc.com or their Facebook page.