June/July 2026 Issue

June/July 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 12 Maximize Light and Air Flow with Shady Lane Curtains Ride your horse this winter with complete shelter from the elements, whether it’s freezing rain or snow, and let the beautiful sunshine in – all with the flick of a button. Completely automated, Shady Lane’s custom manufactured curtains allow you to quickly close up barns or arenas that would otherwise be exposed to winter’s elements. Shady Lane offers the industry’s finest window curtain. They designed and patented their method of heat welding a clear poly panel into their curtain system, which carries a seven year warranty. Their window curtain allows an ample amount of daylight in any building. With limited sunshine in winter, the added light is welcomed by your horses and your staff. Shady Lane Curtains are also a flexible and practical solution for those who need to replace a previous sidewall system that is failing. Shady Lane makes your curtains to order, to fit your barn. They manufacture the hardware and parts that make the system work and provide expert installation. They have installed more than 1 million feet of curtains in the last 6 years. Shady Lane is all about lighting and ventilation in animal shelters. “We believe that durable vinyl curtains provide a proven and flexible system for equestrian applications,” said owner Samuel Fisher. “We are constantly searching for new ways to manage lighting and ventilation, including the ongoing development of ventilation automation technology. Call us to discuss your particular ventilation needs.” Reach Shady Lane Curtains at 717-690-2003 or visit shadylanecurtains.com . Horses want to be outdoors with their herd, but when the weather turns stormy andwet, you need aweather tight, spacious structure as well. Conowingo Builders, located in Quarryville, southern Lancaster County, PA, builds custom barns with lofty ceilings and excellent airflow. Uniquely, they design a lean-to style porch along the eave, where they install hoof grid and stone dust.This setup allows them to hang a few gates, creating an outdoor space for the horses that’s out of the rain yet open. It keeps themout of themeadow, preventing issues with mud while still giving them the chance to enjoy fresh air. A one stop shop, Conowingo Builders is a full service custom builder, providing help with initial design and planning, permits, site prep, construction, electrical, and plumbing as well as the details, like hanging hay racks, water buckets, cabinets, etc. Their barns are customdesigned andmeant to last for the long haul, with a proper foundation and higher quality materials, all built onsite where the homeowner can watch the process. Their exterior doors use a fairly newproduct, a powder coated aluminumthat looks like stained wood, manufactured by J&E Grill Manufacturing. They offer board and batten metal siding, which is easy to install, nicer than the regular G100 ag panel, and has a 40 year paint warranty. Another unique feature is timber frame accents, to add detail and character to the exterior of the barn. Conowingo Builders is a small scale, full service, custom construction company, specializing in horse barns, hobby barns, custom garages and timber frames. Lifelong horse owners, they understand the importance of having a functional, well-thought through barn to stable your horses and store your farm implements. Tolearnmore, visitconowingobuilders.com ,emailsteve@conowingobuilders. comor call 717-725-2534. Fresh Air for the Horses from Conowingo Builders