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Saturday, September 20, 2025

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Basher and Son has trailer hitches, snow equipment and welding needs

AVONDALE, Pa.--Established in 1972, Basher and Son in Avondale, Pa. is your locally-owned business - a highly qualified team serving you with your trailer hitch, snow equipment and welding needs.

Bash 1Whether you are preparing for the winter ahead of time or need repairs during the snow season, Basher and Son will be there to help with show equipment and installation needs.

We are your trusted partner for all trailer hitch and snow equipment needs.

We'll be there to assist you with whatever you need year-round!

Our skilled technicians will ensure your trailer hitches are installed securely and function flawlessly, while our comprehensive range of services caters to all your snow equipment requirements - including such as installing plows and repairing existing snow equipment.

All trucks are different.

It's hard to say whether your vehicle will work with a specific plow without seeing it ourselves!

However, you can be sure we can help determine the right plow for you.

Bash 2See Snow Equipment & Trailers in Avondale, Pa., Basher & Son

Basher & Son in Avondale, Pa., provides trailer hitch installation and repairs, welding, & snow equipment services.

Let us help you make your towing and snow-clearing tasks a breeze - call us today! 610-268-0007 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to
www.basherandson.com.

 

Finish your barn with mats from ShowEase Products

Your barn isn’t finished until you install mats in your stalls, wash rack and aisles.

Mats keep horses safe and comfortable and prevent them from digging those pesky holes that result in urine ponds and uneven flooring.


EPHRATA, Pa.--ShowEase Inc. was born in 1962 when Lancaster County, Pa., dairy farmer John Kreider invented a new cow stall system that was easier on both cows and humans.

Show ease 1Nearly 60 years later, his eldest daughter Connie Bender, now president, continues to offer the finest options in mats, waterers and agricultural products to customers across the United States and Canada.

Many options in mats for horses, cows, alpacas, llamas, people, turf protection, and more are available, including a full line of mud flaps for your truck in stock at the Ephrata, Pa., location, ready to pick up or ship.

Show ease 2Mats in recycled rubber are available in ½” and ¾”, straight edge or interlocked 60-110 pounds in 4’ x 6’ and 4’ x 8’ sheets.

EVA mats, ideal for the show circuits, horse stalls, or semen collection floors, range in thickness from 1” to 1 ½” and weights of 20 to 37 pounds.

The mats are lightweight, comfortable and provide horses extra cushion and insulation against cold and dampness and are easy to handle and clean.

ShowEase also stocks Hahn Paddock Slabs and Mud Control Grids which are used where mud and erosion control are needed.

Show ease 33The are excellent for outside run-in sheds and low lying areas, easy to install and re-use if needed.

ShowEase ships products across the USA and Canada.

To order or for more information, phone (717) 299-2536 or visit showeaseinc.com or their Facebook page.

Groffdale Barns, we're your winter go-to builders and remodelers!

Groffdale Barns has been in business for over 30 years!

GroffdaleIn 1984 Moses Riehl started building small sheds, row stables, and run-in's at his shop adjacent to his horse barn.

Having been raised in an Amish home, Moses had horses of his own, and saw the need for strong and permanent shelters for horses!

Groffdale newNew and Updated designs, incorporated with old techniques handed down - WE'RE YOUR WINTER GO TO BUILDERS AND REMODELERS! using all Amish Craftsmen.This was the beginning of Groffdale Barn's legacy of being the first to design a modular horse barn that stood up to time with the quality that horse owners demand!

Groffdale Barns will also do barn restorations.

Groffdale 3It services Pa.,, N.J., Md, Va, W.V., N.Y. & Conn.

We are the Manufacturer, and we sell directly to you, with no middle man extra costs.

Purchase with confidence when you buy a Groffdale Barn, knowing that you are buying a barn that contains value, worth, and decades of experience.

Groffdale 4Contact: Jake at 717-687-8350 www.groffdalebarns.com

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Visit a Barn Showroom at Graber Supply!

ATGLEN, Pa.--If you’re thinking of building a barn, indoor arena or run-in shed, you’ve probably given the details lots of thought.

Graber 111How nice would it be to go to a barn showroom/design center and ponder your choices in person?

Graber Supply in Atglen, Pa., not only has everything you need – they also have a showroom and design center!

Sit in comfort and peruse all the materials you need for post frame or pole barn construction, whether you’re building an indoor arena, horse barn, run-in shed, garage or storage building.

Shop for metal roofing, metal siding, sky lights and side lights, fasteners, trim, lumber, poles, stalls, stall doors, dutch doors, cupulas, windows, slider doors, and all the accessories you need.

Sit and work with a designer to create a 3D color image of your project.

Then—if you don’t have the skills to build it yourself--schedule installation by a crew that meets Graber’s high standards of quality.

Graber22Graber also offers engineering services for buildings.

Graber is unique in the post frame/pole barn industry because they have a showroom, warehouse and lumber yard that stocks metal, trim, stall materials, lumber and accessories.

Graber metal, 29-gauge steel with Galvalume rust protection and coated with Ceramic Pigmented Polyester Enamel, is sourced from a single time-tested supplier who stands behind the warranty.

The lumber comes from Graber’s own lumber yard where packages are carefully pulled and put together for delivery to the project site.

Graber 33This provides greater quality assurance to guarantee that high quality materials are delivered to your project site.

Graber’s services include delivery by their trucks and their drivers by either straight truck or tractor trailer.

Graber Supply serves customers throughout the mid-Atlantic region and New England states.

Get a taste of all they offer at PoleBarn.com, then call (610) 593-3500 to get started.

Rocky Ridge specializes in custom horse barns

COATESVILLE, Pa.--If you are a horse enthusiast, trainer, or have a boarding facility in need of a quality horse barn to keep your horses safe and comfortable, please call us for custom options or special features.

Rocky 1Rocky Ridge Construction specializes in custom horse barns that start in size at 30' x 40' and can be built to your exact specifications.

We can outfit your new horse barn with just about anything you need, including a tack room, custom horse stall and so much more.

Your new barn will be entirely up to you!

Rocky 2Our horse barns are built with quality wood-frame construction and wood trusses, and finished with metal siding and roofing for a strong, durable building that is designed to take the daily punishment your horses can dish out.

Choose from a number of attractive designs to suit your style and budget.

Our horse stalls are available and sized from 10 x 10 to 12 x 14.

Rocky 3Our standard stalls are the perfect fit for most horses, including ponies, thoroughbreds, draft horses and even mares and their foals.

We are centrally located in Coatesville, Pa.

Please call today to get started. 610-383-5047 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Give your horses a home! With Pioneer Pole Buildings

Since Pioneer Pole Buildings opened 25 years ago, we have been serving the equestrian and agricultural community!

Pioneer 1We are proud to serve seven states, ranging from New York to Virginia.

Pioneer can offer you equestrian pole buildings that are expertly built and designed for your horses.

This is essential to anyone in the equine industry.

Pioneer Pole Buildings has been building professional horse barns and equestrian-related pole barns since the beginning.

With our interior customizations and horse stall installation and design, you can have the equine building of your dreams.

Pioneer 2The major benefits to choosing a pole barn for your horses is the cost effectiveness, design flexibility, durability and the buildings’ ability to withstand harsh weather.

Other large benefits include maintenance; metal is much easier to clean, and this can help keep your horses safe and healthy!

Your horse barn is a large investment, and we use the top materials in the industry.

Pioner 3Our construction crew members are highly skilled to build your barn to the exact specifications, and to your satisfaction!

Contact Pioneer Pole Buildings for a free quote and consultation on your equestrian pole building.

Do not wait to provide excellent shelter for your horses and feed.

When you need the best- call Pioneer! 888-448-2505 or visit us online at www.ppb1.com to view our equestrian portfolio.

The Horse of Delaware Valley-The Team

Editor: Sara Cavanagh
Target Market Publications
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610-793-1964

Advertising Director: Ginny Jenkins 
ginny.jenkins@hotmail.com
For information please call:
610-873-4042

Assistant Advertising/Sales Manager: Emilie Brady
bradye13@gmail.com

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