Sparks said:Can anyone recommend a ring builder in the area? If they do barns, that would be great too.
Thanks.
Kris
WildHorses said:Assuming you mean someone to do the fencing/railing on an arena/ring. We used Henry Stauffer (Ilam and Joe's brother) to build an outdoor arena for us using Centaur fencing we ordered through the Hen Yard. He did a great job. We had Reuben Hertzler build the kick wall in our indoor arena and he also did a great job (perfect angling, etc.). Reuben was the builder on the indoor arena/barn through R&D Cross and might be a tad busy. Henry does mainly fences, I believe.
SouthernMdRocks said:I need to get new fencing and need someone to put it up. How do I get in touch with Henry? Do you like the centaur fencing and am not too familiar with Hen Yard. Do they have a number and good pricing for fence?
WildHorses said:I like the Centaur fencing for the arena fence but don't think I would do it for my pasture fencing.
WildHorses said:I like the Centaur fencing for the arena fence but don't think I would do it for my pasture fencing. Right now I have oak board fencing but in my next life I'm going to go with no climb fencing with boards at the top -- love it when I see it. The Hen Yard is actually Stauffer Feed Mill in Loveville behind Elam's tack store if you know the area. Henry lives about .25 miles down from the feed mill. You can't get hold of them via telephone, only in person, they are Mennonites but they can call you to arrange appointments, etc.
I thought the pricing on the Centaur was good but, then again, there are those who know me who say I tend to be just a tad frivolous. If you speak with Joe at the Feed Mill I'm sure he can work with you on the fencing and Henry is great at knowing exactly how to turn your ideas into reality. Good luck.
Sparks said:Sorry, I actually meant grading, base, drainage, footing, etc. We'll actually be doing all sorts of building (fencing - residing an older barn - building stalls) very soon I hope, but, I'm more concerned with the proper footing right now.
I don't want to spend thousands of dollars on a ring and in two years have pot-holes and rocks everywhere. I've seen it happen to other people's rings.
I really want to try and do all this right the first time.
For what it's worth - I think my husband spoke to "Rudy" for a quote on the barn.
SouthernMdRocks said:Did you ever find someone for the arena grading and stuff?? I'm looking for that as well.
Sparks said:It's looking more and more like it's going to be me, the USDF book and an excavator.
Seriously though, I do have a friend who does great excavation work. I'd be happy to give you his name and number privately.
Sparks said:Can anyone recommend a ring builder in the area? If they do barns, that would be great too.
Thanks.
Kris
DQ2B said:You can try Equestrian Services LLC in Anapolis 410-990-0202 but be prepared. The estimate will be very high.
My husband and I did mine ourselves (still working on it) and I've already spent over $12,000 just in materials and equipment rentals.
Sparks said:I'm curious why you don't like centaur for pasture fencing?