BarnBiz n’ Bits

FCP is the official barn manufacturer of the 9th annual Equine Affaire January 29 thru February 1 at the Fairplex in Pomona.

This year’s premiere equestrian gathering offers opportunities to learn, shop and network with horse enthusiasts from a wide variety of disciplines.

Clinics, Seminars & Demonstrations

Plan to attend one of the many world-class educational programs presented by the nation’s leading trainers, coaches and competitors.

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Trade Show

Enjoy shopping in six exhibit halls with the foremost equine related retailers presenting a wide array of products from riding apparel, grooming supplies, gifts, tack, farm equipment and horse trailers!

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Breed Pavilion

Informational exhibits showcase horse breeds with a rotating cast of selected stallions, mares and geldings.  Association representatives perform scheduled demonstrations, spotlights and in-hand presentations throughout the four day event.

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Arabian Horse Association Youth Pavilion

For the horse-crazy kid of all ages the Arabian Horse Youth pavilion displays a Celebrity Horse Showcase and plenty of fun activities for the kids!

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Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race

With the same competition as seen on RFD-TV cheer on your favorite horse and rider team as they contend for cash and prizes in a timed obstacle course!

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For detailed information and event schedules log onto www.equineaffaire.com. We hope you’ll stop by the FCP “Little Red Barn” display for event specials and an enlightening look at our innovations in equine housing.   Be sure to enter the FCP raffle for your chance to win a Freestanding Pasture Shelter!

Experience The Nation’s Premiere Equestrian Gathering

Equine Affaire
Fairplex Pomona
January 29 – February 1, 2009

“I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire engine”
~ Kurt Vonnegut ~

The August edition of the Barn-Biz-n-Bits newsletter is a compilation of history, lore, education and appreciation for the courageous men and women of the Fire Department.

With the wild land fire fights raging in Northern California, we at FCP wanted to present an informative view point to our readers regarding fire prevention and how you can take pro-active measures to ensure the safety of your livestock and property.

The history of organized fire brigades dates back to Ancient Egypt and Biblical times. The late 1800’s brought a period of great advancement in firefighting. Sophisticated steam engines far too heavy for human hand to pull, gave way to the era of horse drawn apparatus. For some 50 years horse and hound, mans most benevolent companions raced to the scene with speed and accuracy unsurpassed.

As modernization developed, the fate of the fire horse and Dalmatian faded with the use of motorized fire vehicles. Coal had been replaced by gasoline. Dramatic changes have taken place in the industry. Today there’s an art, not to mention a science, to fighting fires.

The adrenaline charged atmosphere of a fire scene could best be described as a battleground in which there is little time to develop a plan. Action must be immediate and precise as precious minutes lost could spell imminent disaster in defeating the opponent.

As average “Joe’s” it’s virtually impossible to imagine much less comprehend the crucial life and death decisions a firefighter must make each time an alarm sounds the call, all at the extreme risk of his or her very own life.

In a profession steeped with a historical sense of tradition we pay homage to those heroic individuals who have taken an oath to serve and protect as today’s firefighters. Your contributions to humanity will forever be marked on the hearts of mankind.

We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we have had in its presentation.

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Riverside County Supervisor Bob Buster and a team of County Officials met with FCP team members to discuss how businesses and the County could work closer together towards the goal of County Improvement. FCP had the distinction of being the first business invited to participate in this type meeting. The initiative led by Supervisor Buster will include meetings with other business leaders throughout Riverside County. The open communication that occurred during the meeting developed many good ideas on initiatives the County and FCP could work on together during the next year.

Derived from the word “cup,” cupolas were domed turrets resembling an overturned teacup. History dates the cupola’s origin to 8th century Middle East and Indian architecture. This particular design spread to Russia, where in the 17th and 18th centuries it gained great popularity. Cupola’s of various styles were integrated into English domestic architecture during the late 17th century and became part of U.S. architectural design during the post-Revolutionary Federalist era.

The typical early barn was without roof ventilators. The trend toward ventilation began in the Connecticut Valley when each farmer chose to express himself architecturally by designing an individual style of cupola.

Many godly farmers believed that lightning was God’s will, and so they refused to use lightning rods. But scientists argued that the heat of fresh hay attracted electricity and a good ventilator would repel lighting. Therefore, farmers who refused “heathen lightning rods,” accepted the cupola ventilators.

Modern cupolas have taken on new esthetics and design with the availability of pre-manufactured structures. With countless styles available to adorn the roof line of most any building, today’s barn owner can have the look and feel of yester year’s architecture.

With creative design and quality craftsmanship, FCP offers an elegant cupola selection from MWI Components at a most affordable price.

Whether your interests are in building a new barn or just looking to remodel that ol’ chicken coop, let our knowledgeable sales staff at FCP assist you with your cupola needs. Or visit MWI at mwicomponents.com.

Testimonials from FCP customers

“Prompt and Quick”…. Says the customer of this beautiful Frontier barn built in San Marcos, California. “(Wall) Panels arrived safely and without damage”… “We are pleased with our modular horse barn as a finished product.”

Murrieta, California customer expresses, “Our custom home required more than the ordinary RV covers out on the market. FCP designed exactly what we were looking for… Very attentive to what we wanted and spent several different occasions changing drawings and ideas for us …. Material was in very good condition. Installation team was very professional.”

Georgia from La Cresta California talks about the installation of the structure… “the barn went up in just a week or so. The crew did a great job. The clean up was also good.” Follow up contact with our office staff: “ always there for all our questions and special needs. Office staff is always helpful and nice.”

“Very Pleased … I am a repeat buyer” from Murrieta California. “Great, painless and easy” on the installation of the structure. “No one makes better horse barns than FCP.”

“Excellent … Handled every issue with professionalism and ease”… says our customer from Mountain Center, California. “FCP has now done three metal barns for us and this one is “the best.” Installation of the structure: “ I was very pleased with their work ethics, attitude and attention to detail and clean up”