V 01.47 No. 21
10th Annual Horse Farms
MICHELLE KUNJAPPU
Lancaster Farming Staff
REINHOLDS (Lancaster
Co.) The steady sound of
horses’ hooves have grown
louder over the years at D-Bar-
W Stables Equestrian Center.
Louder, because of the in
creased number of horses
boarded there from 20 horses
at the beginning to the 68 horses
now housed on the 100-acre
property.
Louder, because of the addi
tional barns now three in all,
which allow for the increase.
Louder, because of a new
arena a recently-completed
100- by 200-foot indoor area
that gives riders all-year riding
opportunities.
These filled-to-capacity barns
and training facility, which also
includes a lighted outdoor grand
prix ring, are the result of many
years in the horse business for
Dave Weber.
The operation is a part ot the
Horse Farms Open House which
will take place April 6 and 7 and
cover the central Pennsylvania
area. Read more about the event
at the end of this story.
Dave, who grew up on the
former beef and poultry farm,
began boarding horses while he
was in high school.
After he graduated, the
number of boarded horses
jumped from 20 to 30 and has
continued to grow. Today, 55
Ethanol Planners Get Green Light From Study
DAVE LEFEVER
Lancaster Farming Staff
YORK (York Co.) —A south
central Pennsylvania ethanol
project has the “qualifications to
move forward,” according to the
results of a feasibility study re
leased recently.
While ethanol planners
should consider risks and pro
ceed “with purposeful delibera
tion,” the study results show
H. Andrew Jackson and Family Farm received the 2002 Soil Stewardship Award at the
Lancaster County Conservation District’s 51st Annual Banquet last week. Pictured are
family members, from left, Christine, Randy, Eva, H. Andrew, Andrew, Shirley, Katie,
and Troy Jackson. Read about the Jacksons and other conservation award recipients on
pageA32. Photo by Dave Le fever
www.iancasterfarming.com
horses are boarded on the farm,
10 horses are on the premises for
Dave to train, and the remain
der are personal horses.
Dave and Alexandra, who
Dave and Alexandra Weber are joined by children Madelyn, 9 months; Tyler, 9; Layne,
3; Jacqualyn, 5; and Emily, 7 (astride pony), at O-Bar-W Stables Equestrian Center,
Reinhoids. The facility is one of 22 horse farms on the upcoming Horse Farms Open
House April 6-7. Photo by Michelle Kunjeppu
that local ethanol production
could be a successful enterprise
and a boost to the region’s econ
omy, according to Mike Bryan
of 881 International, consulting
company hired by the York
County Economic Development
Corporation (YCEDC) last fall
to conduct the study.
The study assessed nine sites
for a possible ethanol produc
tion facility in Adams, Berks,
Four Sections
Open House To Showcase Area Stables
comes from Germany and is en
joying the horse business, are
joined by children Tyler, 9;
Emily, 7; Jacqualyn, 5; Layne, 3;
and Madelyn, 9 months. The
Cumberland, Franklin, Leba
non, and York counties.
Without naming specific loca
tions, Bryan sdid four of the nine
sites scored in the “excellent”
range as a potential location for
an ethanol facility. The remain
ing five sites scored in the
“good” range.
Choosing the most qualified
site is crucial to success, Bryan
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Saturday, March 23, 2002
family lives onsite.
The older children are in
volved in the Central Pennsylva
nia Youth Rodeo organization, a
growing program, said Alexan-
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Exposition A|
March 28 - 30,
At The Penn State Ag Arena
MICHELLE KUNJAPPU
Lancaster Farming Staff
ETTERS (York Co.) If you
are interested in the beef indus
try, this is the place for you.
Once again, quality cattle will
compete in the ring while their
owners compete in knowledge
contests.
As always, sponsors will
award scholarships and awards
at the banquet. Also beef ambas
sador interviews, the beef quiz
Holstein Convention Posts Tours
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
The New Jersey Holstein-
Friesian Association (NJH-FA),
who will host the national con
vention here at the Taj Mahal
Hotel and Casino June 23-27,
has announced its schedule of
tours.
The tours include four
“block” events, with block 1 of
blueberry, cranberry, and horse
farms; block 2 a breeder tour;
block 3, fishery and dairy loca-
$34.00 Per Year
dra.
Although English and dres
sage disciplines are the most
popular at the stables, “we want
to be known as an equestrian
center,” said Alexandra, “cater
ing to the performance horse
and rider. We welcome other
disciplines as well as hunter/
jumper and dressage,” she said.
“No matter how you use your
horse..said Alexandra,
.. you can feel welcome
here,” Dave finished.
“Everybody has their own
niche,” said Alexandra.
“One of the goals in develop
ing the facility was to have well
rounded, year-round riding and
training facility,” said Dave.
With the new arena, 6-8
people can ride comfortably at
the same time in the large arena,
plus all-weather footing in the
outdoor arena allows for riding
outdoors even during wet condi
tions.
Future plans include a heated
viewing room for parents to
watch their child’s lessons, a
breezeway to connect the arena
to the nearby barn, and bleach
ers also for observation.
The arena has provided riders
with a consistent area for riding
lessons, besides providing the
opportunity for D-Bar-W to
host clinics.
The insulated arena has a ca
thedral ceiling with five-foot
wall lights and a computerized
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bowl, Skillathon, performance
test bull sale, breed shows and
sales, showmanship contests,
and the trade show will take
place.
The first big event of the show
season for cattle exhibitor's, the
occasion draws competitors
from all across Pennsylvania
who make the trek to Happy
Valley.
It’s time for the Pennsylvania
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tions; and block 4, nursery, vege
table farm, and other locations.
A more complete listing ot
events and sign-up forms are in
cluded on pages A3O-31.
Following is a list of tour de
scriptions and locations.
New Jersey Agricultural
Industry Tours
Short Tour Descriptions
• Atlantic Blueberry Com
pany Tour #1 and Tour #2
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750 Per Copy