September 2024 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN September 2024 Page 19 Barns, Arenas Footing & Special Advertising Section WeCover: Is a Fabric Roof Riding Arena Right for You? Fabric-covered steel truss buildings offer a brighter and healthier alternative to the classic steel roof structures, and they are changing the landscape of indoor riding. Lucy owns and operates an equine facility in Covington, Georgia. She decided to go with a WeCover fabric roof riding are- na instead of a traditional steel model and says that she’s glad to have discovered this alternative. “Everyone who rides or teaches here loves it,” she says. “We’ve heard a lot of comments like, ‘It’s like riding in an open-air cathedral!’ and, ‘This is a mag- nificent arena – the lighting is fabulous.’” The translucent fabric cov- ering captures and disseminates light throughout the space, elim- inating shadows and drastically reducing the need for artificial indoor lighting, even on darker days. This results in an indoor envi- ronment that feels much more like the outdoors, making the horses more comfortable. There are no shifting shadows to spook them because light filters in from every direction. Plus, the sunlight is a great mood booster for both horse and rider – that means less winter doldrums. More natural lighting also means lower electricity costs, leading to long-term savings. Paradise Farm in Ashford, Connecticut needed an arena with walls to seal out the wind and cold in winter. They chose to apply wooden walls to the steel frame and in- cluded large removable panels that could be opened in the summer to let in lots of fresh air and light. Ventilation options are a strength of steel-frame arenas. The added strength in the struc- ture gives you flexibility for how you want your arena to look, while still getting great airflow and ventilation. Custom steel frame, fabric roof riding arenas like these from WeCover are quickly becoming a favourite with Equestrians across North America. Your horses will love it, and your riders will too. Visit www.wecoverequine.com to read more. Concrete foundations are strong, durable, and the best solution for horse barns, pole barns and garages. BedRock Siteworks is located in Coatesville and Marietta PA. They provide concrete and stone base foundations, excavation, retaining walls, and driveways. They specialize in walking with each customer from start to finish, including planning and site Your New Barn Needs a BedRock Foundation design. They dig deep to ensure the end result will stand the test of time. The services provided include retaining walls that add value to your property by creating a level area. BedRock also offers a variety of storm water solutions and gravel and concrete driveways. Bedrock Siteworks is a fam- ily owned and customer focused business helping customers to determine the best solutions for their goals. Guided by Christian values, BedRock Siteworks is owned and managed by Eli Stoltzfus along with his wife Priscilla. They run the fam- ily business with a passion to help others create a beautiful, functional space to work, play, and spend time with family. Honesty and integrity lay the foundation for the character of each individual at BedRock. While focusing on quality and efficiency, their goal is to understand what is important to their customers. It is the how and why behind each project that motivates them to Build Better, Never Settle. For more information visit bedrocksiteworks.com , email sales@bedrocksiteworks.com , or phone (484) 712-8828.