Pugliese Pavers and Stone serves equestrian community

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Building a barn, a driveway, an arena – can be stressful times for equestrians but with the right forethought and planning, the project should be fun and rewarding.

There are things that need to be taken into consideration if you are thinking horse-centric – functional, practical, safe, as well as appealing to the eye.

Joe Pugliese has been working in the Wellington area for over 10 years and has carried out work on many high end equestrian facilities. He has some advice for those thinking about upgrading or breaking ground on new horse properties.

“Florida requires particular consideration when it comes to drainage,” Joe said. “We do get seasons here, though it might not be so obvious to people who only spend the winters here. The summers typically bring a lot of rain and because of the flat nature of the ground, it’s important to make sure drainage systems direct water off to the canals and not let it pool in places where it can cause water damage over the long term.”

Barn access needs to weather the seasons too – which is a specialty of Pugliese Pavers and Stone, who have worked on high profile properties, including McLain Ward’s recent new equestrian property in Palm Beach Point.

“Driveways and pathways are sometimes an afterthought,” said Joe. “But they need to be at the forefront of construction planning. With horse trailers, tractors and gators – they need to be durable. At the same time, the entranceway in particular sets the stage so practicality has to be combined with aesthetics. It’s all in the planning and the details.”