October 2026 Issue

October 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 38 By Casey McCoy, Hawthorne Products Once considered a “stable secret” by many top trainers, our award-winning products are now available to anyone who cares for their horses. Hawthorne Products, made from the purest, natural ingredients, can be used before racing, competing, and eventing. Through rigorous scientific research, we have helped horse enthusiasts avoid the disappointment and frustration of discovering a lame, sick, or ailing horse upon arriving at the barn. Our goal is to assist in providing optimum care for all horses, enhancing their performance and improving their quality of life well into their senior years. To achieve this, we offer a wide range of treatment potencies tailored to the severity of the ailment—from pain relief to wound care, breathing aids, and much more. Treating a sick or ailing horse can often be confusing and complex. This is why we integrate quality products with education and instruction to empower you to provide the best possible care for your horse. Hawthorne Products aims to ensure our customers have access to abundant resources. We equip you with tools to educate yourselves about various injuries that can occur and how our products can be used to prevent these injuries, alleviate symptoms, and promote healing. We have developed a variety of learning aids, from printed brochures to instructional videos on YouTube. We assist you in identifying the type of injury you are dealing with and linking the appropriate Hawthorne Product to prevent future injuries and facilitate healing and relief. Hawthorne products deserve a place on your barn shelf to help your horse achieve peak performance, maintain optimal health, and live longer, happier lives. Hawthorne Products—your source for professional horse care—for generations. To learn more about our product line and where to purchase, please call 1.800.548.5658 or visit hawthorne-products.com . Hawthorne Products and Education for Optimal Equine Health Hawthorne’s award winning Sole Pack draws heat, reduces in ammation and promotes hoof growth. Sole Pack relieves dry, hard, sore hooves, while combating thrush, stone bruises, abscesses, white line, and both bacterial and fungal infections. Visit Hawthorne-Products.com to learn how our complete line of award-winning products will provide a stable base for your horse to remain healthy, regardless of the weather. WINTER READY? Cold weather is tough on hooves. Hawthorne-Products.com | 800.548.5658 NATURAL ALL Winter weather can quickly expose problems across an equestrian property--from frozen or poorly draining arena footing to muddy paddocks, unreliable water access and vulnerable barn plumbing. Preparing now can help protect your horses, preserve your facilities and keep daily operations running when temperatures drop. Meyer Arenas & Construction builds and improves indoor and outdoor arenas with drainage systems and all-weather footing options designed to reducewater retention and help minimizefreezing.Properlyconstructedfootingallowsriderstoreturntothearenasoonerafter rain,snowandfreeze-thawconditionsratherthanwaitingdays--orevenweeks--forthesurface torecover.Eachfootingsystemistailoredtotheproperty,intendeduseandridingdiscipline. For existing arenas that freeze, hold water or no longer performas they should, Meyer Arenas & Construction can evaluate the base, drainage and footing to recommend a practical solution. Pre-mixed footing optionsmadewithpremiumsands are also available for greater consistency.The company’s PremiumBuffEquestrianBlend provides cushion, traction, stability and energy rebound while supporting moisture retention, dust control and long-termperformance. Winter preparation extends beyond the arena. Meyer Arenas & Construction can help property owners address muddy paddocks and high-traffic areas, create dry and dependable turnout spaces, improve drainage and prepare barns for cold weather. Services can also include planning for protected water access and barn plumbing to help reduce the risk of frozen lines, leaks and costly winter disruptions. Based in Gap, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Meyer Arenas & Construction is an experienced, equestrian-focused construction company serving clients throughout the East Coast. With firsthand knowledge of horses and multiple riding disciplines, the team understands the importance of designing facilities that are not only attractive, but also safe, functional and practical for everyday use. The company provides comprehensive services for arenas, barns and equestrian properties and now also offers sheds, run-ins, shed rows and low-profile prefabricated barns. Payment plans are available, along with a convenient online tool that allows customers to exploremonthly payment options without affecting their credit score. Prepare your property before winter arrives. Visit meyerarenas.com, email arenasandconstruction@gmail.comor call 717-917-7213 to schedule a consultation. GetWinter Ready withMeyer Arenas &Construction