Dustin Gruetter

An Oregon native, Dustin Gruetter is a serial entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio of businesses to run. His two largest roles are as president of both DC Builders, an elite design and construction firm, and DC Structures, a construction materials company. With more than a decade of leadership and management experience, Dustin lends his expertise to Eris Creative as the head of business development. Dustin lives in Portland with his wife Ilanah, son Maxton, daughter Violet, and dogs Piper and Marley.

One Building, Two Purposes

June 30, 2020November 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Oregon Apartment Barn By Dustin Gruetter, DC Structures A classic post-and-beam apartment barn is a model of efficiency, making good use of one building for two purposes. This custom apartment barn in Cornelius, Oregon is a perfect example of a structure that is both a highly functional equestrian facility …

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Arena Footing

June 30, 2020July 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Keep Your Performance Horses Healthy and Safe By Dustin Gruetter, DC Structures Arena footing sounds simple enough, but when it’s time to start selecting materials for your equestrian facility, you’re likely to find more options than you ever imagined. Poor footing could subject your horse to increased risk …

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Outfitting Your Barn

August 10, 2020June 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Make the Right Choices for Safety and Economy By Dustin Gruetter When it’s time to start selecting equipment and fixtures for your new horse barn, the dizzying array of options can be a bit overwhelming. For the better part of two decades, DC Structures has been designing and …

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Easy on the Hooves: The Importance of Arena Footing

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

By Dustin Gruetter, President and Founder of DC Structures Arena footing—seems easy enough, right? Decisions surrounding the footing you choose for your riding arena are a lot more complicated than you might think. Poor footing will subject your horse to increased risk of injury and long-term degenerative problems. Therefore, …

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Arena Footing Considerations

June 30, 2020May 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Don’t Cut Corners on Correct Footing By Dustin Gruetter Does choosing arena footing make your head spin? It seems complicated because it is! Of course, equestrians know that caring for horses is no easy task. Poor footing will subject your horse to increased risk of injury and long-term degenerative …

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Best in Show Begins With the Best in Equestrian Facilities

June 30, 2020April 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Safety and Comfort for Horse and Human By Dustin Gruetter Maybe you participate in equine sports for fun, or perhaps you are there to win. Whatever the case, good showmanship will always be rooted in proper training and preparation. This, of course, would be rather difficult without access to …

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Reduce Your Farm’s Environmental Impact

August 5, 2020March 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Tips for a Greener Barn and Farm by Dustin Gruetter When it comes to your land and animals, perhaps you’ve wondered if there are things you can do to lighten your environmental footprint. With waste-management solutions, natural lighting and ventilation, and a host of energy-efficient upgrades on the market, …

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Smart Barn Design

June 30, 2020March 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

How to Live the Dream and Help Save the Planet Small-scale agriculture and animal farming are some of our strongest links to the earth. This symbiotic, cyclical relationship between humans, flora, and fauna predates our agrarian roots and is guided by a principle of respect for our planet’s natural …

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Barns Built to Last

June 30, 2020February 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

The Benefits of Post-and-Beam Barn Designs by Dustin Gruetter The decision to add a horse barn to your property is a big one, and can feel rather daunting once you start to review all your options. Of course, this is doubly true if you’re not acquainted with the proper …

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Apartment Barns

August 5, 2020February 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Next Level Equestrian Living by Dustin Gruetter Caring for horses is a labor of love, but the time and resource investment can be tiring. Whether it’s driving back and forth between your home and the place where your horses are stabled, or tending to equestrian facilities and a house …

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