Encino Energy helps Harrison County Agricultural Society build new horse barn
CADIZ — Encino Energy continued its support for the Harrison County Agricultural Society with a $15,000 donation through the Encino Energy Community Partnership Program. The money will be used in the construction of a new horse barn at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. The new horse barn is the second investment in the fairground from Encino following the construction of new turkey pens in 2020.
Encino joins Williams Energy, Ohio Department of Agriculture, D&J Sales and Services, The Dwain & Mary Margaret Smith Family, South Central Power Company and the Flying Dollar Ranch in financially supporting the project along with numerous private donors. The donations are meant to give the equestrian community a safe and enjoyable environment for future events.
“We are very thankful for those that have decided to contribute to the construction of a new horse barn. With the help from individuals, organizations and businesses alike, we can safely continue our communities’ equine related events at the fairgrounds.” said Vickie Coffland, volunteer to the Harrison County Agricultural Society Horse Barn Project.
This project was necessitated by the old horse barn being in an unsafe condition. It is set to be razed. The new facility will complement the brand-new arena at the fairgrounds. The new barn will be equipped with 30 stalls, a tack room/dressing room, education room, and two wash stalls.
A similar situation was presented in 2019 by the late Tom Carter, who flagged the unsafe conditions of the turkey and duck pens. Through the leadership of these outstanding community volunteers, the young people in Harrison County will be able to continue to learn leadership, citizenship and like skills through the Ohio 4-H program in safe conditions.
“We are pleased to be able to continue our support for the Harrison County Agricultural Society,” said Jackie Stewart, director of external affairs for Encino Energy. “The improvements made at the fairgrounds over the past few years have been a direct result of tireless volunteers who had the vision and dedication to make these long-term projects a reality, which will support the mission of Ohio’s robust and important 4-H program. Agriculture and energy are essential to life. The skills these kids are learning through their participation in these programs are vital for Harrison County and our country. We look forward to continuing our work with community partners to bring meaningful opportunities to the area.”
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