July/August 2024 Issue

Page 16 July/August 2024 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Streamfield Structures specializes in top quality Amish- built barns, run in sheds, outdoor animal structures, garages and garden sheds that are made to last and endure the harshest weather. The family-owned business locat- ed in Honey Brook, PA, is known for their competitive prices and workmanship. Streamfield Structure's staff is in full swing and are Amish Crafted Run In Sheds for Your Pasture from Streamfield Structures taking orders now. It’s the perfect time to get your orders in before winter comes. Stream- field Structures accepts custom orders to meet all your needs. They need a three to four week lead time. For additional photos look on their Facebook page. If you have questions call Steven at 610 273 7826 and he will be happy to answer all your questions. Homestead Hay Company, located in Cochranville, southern Chester County, PA produces and sources quality horse hay, straw, and all types of shavings. Varieties include Orchard Grass, Alfalfa, Timothy, Mixes, Wheat Straw, and more, in small square and large bales. A convenient drive-through hay store makes stocking up easy, hassle free and convenient. Bring a trailer and drive through to be loaded, no backing up or out! Whether you need hay for one miniature pony, or a 30 horse barn of eventing horses, Homestead Hay has you covered! Delivery of loads from 60 to 600 bales is also available. “We call ourselves the Hay Buffet, because it’s like going to a hay grocery store or smor- gasbord! Valued clients rave about our small business cus- tomer service combined with big retailer product selection,” said owner Brock Rohrer. “We aren’t just in the hay business. We’re in the people business. Homestead Hay is Southeastern PA’s Premier Hay Buffet Come see the difference for yourself!“ Homestead Hay has grown exponentially as clients who’ve purchased great quality hay and experienced even better service have shared their experience with their horse community. Located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Homestead mainly serves south- ern Chester County with deliv- ery to an area from Lancaster to Philadelphia, Maryland and Delaware. Homestead Hay has been faithfully ensuring that horse owners have a great selection of hay and straw to meet their horses’ needs. “We’re making a mark in the equestrian world one bale at a time,” Rohrer said. “Namely, ensuring that both horses AND humans are happy. Since 2022 we’ve been faithful- ly serving the horse community. Come see the difference for yourself!” For more information, phone (717) 598-1455 or email homesteadhayoffice@gmail.com Summer. The sun is shining, and the pasture is growing, and fences are under more pressure from booming vegetation and the animals that graze it. Keeping up with your fence in the busy sea- son of summer can be difficult, so here are three things to look for... Spark Electric fencing adds a psychological deterrent beyond just a physical barrier and can easily be added to any existing fence. Electrifying your fence means less direct physical contact from animals, and therefore, less fixing. Check the voltage frequently to ensure your fence is operating properly. Heavy vegetation or unintended contact with metal objects or brace wires, and fallen trees and branches cause ground- ing. Keep a fence tester or fault Summer is Here—Keep an Eye on Your Fence finder with you to make tracking down issues quick and easy. Safety Safety should always be con- sidered, especially with horses. Take a lap around your fence to find hazards, like holes in woven wire, sharp edges on hardware, loose screws, or brace wires that could become hoof traps. No one enjoys seeing a horse injured or caught in a fence–eas- ily avoidable with maintenance. Minimize potential hazards with proper fence upkeep, it may take time, but it’s less expensive than a vet bill! Slack One of the most important characteristics of a safe fence is tension. A properly tensioned (Continued on page 17)