October 2026 Issue

October 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 30 CustomHorse Stalls and Barn Interiors Built to Last For horse owners, every detail of a barn matters—both in form and function. Based in Leola, PA, Sunset Valley Metalcraft LLC specializes in custom horse stalls, aluminum barn doors and windows, and complete barn interiors, along with portable horse stall rentals. Their work is rooted in a deep understanding of the equestrian lifestyle, ensuring that every project matches a horse’s beauty, durability, and safety needs. Each stall, door, or interior element is crafted to reflect the style and worth of the horses they house. Owner Sam Glick leads a team dedicated to personalization and craftsmanship. Sunset Valley Metalcraft designs and builds each product to fit the owner’s goals, offering turnkey solutions with in-house installation crews when needed. They use only high-quality gauge steel and aluminum, combine hand-crafted welds with precision workmanship, and guarantee satisfaction with every finished project. This is a company where customization is the rule, not the exception—ensuring that each barn feature is as unique as the horses it serves. Sunset Valley Metalcraft’s mission is to help horse owners win— whether in comfort, safety, or style—by crafting durable, elegant stalls and barn components. Their vision is to become a leader in the equine industry by redefining stall comfort, life experience, and show performance for horses nationwide. Beyond business, they give back by supporting equine therapy organizations that serve disabled children, making a difference in lives both inside and outside the arena. To learn more or begin your custom project, visit sunsetvalleymetalcraft.com or call 717-656-8219. 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 helpwith in-itial design andplanning, 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 qualitymaterials, all built on-site 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. An-other 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, specializ-ing 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. FreshAir for the Horses fromConowingo Builders