Winter 2024/2025 Issue

Page 14 Winter 2024/2025 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Winter Ready Special Advertising Section The difference between a hard winter and a manageable one is all in the preparation. The information on the following pages can help you in many ways to plan for the inevitable short, cold days Old Man Winter has in store. Riders often dread winter because of hazardous, frozen, or sloppy terrain and frigid tempera- tures that freeze the air. Instead of resigning to the gloomy fate of an unmounted season, or risking a fall by chancing the footing, think ahead and plan for an indoor arena with White Horse Con- struction. Indoor arenas may need to be designed as much as 12-24 months in advance. Key elements to consider are layout, lighting, and structural strength. Layouts should minimize or eliminate the trek through inclement weather to reach the arena, as well as pro- vide an appropriate flow for traf- fic entering and exiting to prevent Get Indoors this Winter with White Horse Construction congestion. The structure should be sturdy enough to withstand heavy snowfall or to support possible solar panels. Remember to plan for jump storage and also how to accommodate visitors, friends or family. Located in Parkesburg, PA since 1995, Simeon Stoltzfus, owner of White Horse Con- struction, is devoted to bringing clients an unfaltering dedication to detail. With a Pennsylvania Dutch heritage of superb crafts- manship and integrity united with the finest raw materials, White Horse Construction believes in fresh and innovative designs for (Continued on page 15) Are you noticing your horses beginning to shiver with the changing weather? Are they look- ing longingly as you sip on your warm, morning coffee? If the answer is yes, it might be time to get them a Graber building for the upcoming winter season. Graber Supply in Atglen, PA has a showroom and design cen- ter to make your equine dreams a reality. Sit in warmth and browse all the materials you need for post-frame construction, whether Visit a Post-Frame Showroom Today at Graber Supply! you are building an indoor arena, horse barn, or run-in shed. Work with a consultant to create a 3D model of your project. Take ad- vantage of Graber’s engineering services. Shop for metal roofing & siding, LP SmartSide, skylights and sidelights, fasteners, trim, lumber, poles, stalls & acces- sories, Dutch doors, cupolas, windows, slider doors, and any accessories you need. Don’t want (Continued on page 20) Tell our advertisers you found them in East Coast Equestrian!