August/Septemer 2026 Issue

For Rings or Pastures: Creating Safety and Beauty All Across Horse Country Franklin Fence combines professional installation, modern equipment and personal service to create safer, stronger boundaries for horses and farms. For horse owners, fencing must do more than define a boundary. It must protect animals,withstandweatheranddailyuse,complementthepropertyandinspireconfidence. Franklin Fence LLC approaches each project with those priorities inmind. Founded in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in 2019, Franklin Fence began as a side business built around quality workmanship and personal service. Growing demand helped transform it into a full-line contractor serving customers throughout the Tri-State region, while retaining the responsiveness of a locally owned business. Franklin Fence offers a broad range of agricultural and equestrian systems, allowing owners to choose fencing suited to their animals, acreage, terrain, maintenance preferences and desired appearance. Options include high-tensile smooth wire, woven wire, Hotcote electric fencing, horse rail and traditional board fence, as well as continuous steel fence, barbed wire and deer fencing. For equestrian properties, visibility, strength and safety are central considerations. Flexible horse rail is designed to absorb impact without splintering, while its UV-resistant constructionhelps it resist rot andweather. Hotcote combines an easily seenphysical barrier with electric deterrence, durability and a rail-like appearance. Traditional board fencing provides the familiar, highly visible look valued throughout horse country and can be repaired or customized by section. The company has also invested in professional installation practices and equipment, helping crews work efficiently while respecting farms, lanes and surrounding grounds. The result is fencing designed not simply to look finished on installation day, but to deliver lasting value, dependable containment and peace ofmind across every pasture. For more information, contact Franklin Fence LLC at 717-496-3451 or visit FranklinFenceLLC.com. Fabric-covered steel truss buildings offer a brighter and healthier alternative to the classic steel roof structures, and they are changing the landscapeof indoor riding. Lucy owns and operates an equine facility inCovington, Georgia. She decided to go with aWeCover fabric roof riding arena 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 magnificent arena – the lighting is fabulous.’” The translucent fabric covering captures and disseminates light throughout the space, eliminating shadows and drastically reducing the need for artificial indoor lighting, even on darker days. This results in an indoor environment that feelsmuchmore 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. Morenaturallightingalsomeanslowerelectricitycosts,leadingtolong-termsavings. Paradise Farm inAshford, Connecticut needed an arenawithwalls to seal out the wind and cold inwinter.They chose to apply woodenwalls to the steel frame and included 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 structure 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 readmore. Is a Fabric Roof Riding Arena Right for You? Arenas & Footing Special Advertiser Section “Holding the Line” • High tensile fence • Woven wire fence • Barbed wire fence • Hot cote fence Call today! (717)-496-3451 • Deer fence • Board fence • Horse rail fence • Continuous fence We offer: Chambersburg PA