LUMBER 411
A Special Series from Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
By Jeff Easterling
Unique uses for wood: NH riding facility short brea from our traditional wood information and ta e a pee at a uni ue end use of eastern white pine a therapeutic horse riding program. In New ampshire s Connecticut River alley, close to the ermont border, Full Circle Farm has been in business since ecember . While firmly established as a successful horse riding facility, a new owner had a larger vision expand
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existing services to include a therapeutic riding program. he farm is something to behold the -acre property offers anything and everything riders of all levels could want a variety of riding trails criss-cross the property and are groomed regularly. otting the landscape are large paddoc s, three barns, wash stalls, a tac room, water complex, cross country field, galloping trac , outdoor rings,
and indoor riding arena. Services at the farm include riding lessons for all s ill levels, full-service horse boarding, and specialized clinics. he three barns hold upwards of stalls combined, many with dropdown grills to allow the horses to socialize with visitors in the aisles. A heated tac room ta es a little of the edge off winter riding, while large loc ers, itchenettes and accessible bathrooms are present throughout the property.
A Necessary Expansion
OUT OF THE GAIT: Eastern white pine was used generously in new horse riding facility.
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Launched in April , Full Circle Farm s year-round therapeutic riding program is designed for both children and adults, and offers mounted and unmounted activities. o accomplish the growth of the program, the indoor riding arena was chosen for expansion. riginally constructed in , the metal building measured x . he vision was to build in lifts, waiting areas, and additional elements to allow the expansion of the program, with an eye to basic provisions li e a space for guests to tac their horse in the same barn in which they would ride, while protecting them from the elements. elping bring the vision to life local partners La alley Building Supply and im Martin of ames Martin Builders. ogether, the team concepted, designed, and constructed an addition to the indoor arena. Completed in the spring of , the new spaces are useful and beautiful. A much-needed itchenette and accessible bathroom were added
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