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Barn notes from K&D Equestrian
Useful gear advice, better barn routines, and stories from the people behind K&D.
An 18-quart bucket holds 4.5 US gallons by volume and a 20-quart bucket holds 5 US gallons; the better choice depends on refill...
Read article: 18-Quart vs 20-Quart Horse Bucket Capacity in Gallons
Pack clean ropes by type and use, protect them from sharp or wet gear, reserve the center compartment for small clean essentials, and...
Read article: Rope Can Organization: What Ropers Should Pack—and What Should Stay Out
Use a western hat box for a shaped brim and crown, and a helmet case for the helmet's shell, visor, and harness; one...
Read article: Western Hat Box vs Equestrian Helmet Case: Do You Need Both?
Use a rigid, correctly sized case and secure it in a clean, dry compartment away from saddles, feed, wet pads, chemicals, shifting cargo,...
Read article: How to Protect a Cowboy Hat Inside a Horse Trailer
An attached or dedicated accessory case is worth it when small show items otherwise get lost, dirty, or packed against the hat; skip...
Read article: Cowboy Hat Box with Accessory Case: Is the Extra Storage Worth It?
Measure the packed case, verify the airline's current carry-on rules, use a rigid case with a secure latch, and have a backup plan...
Read article: Cowboy Hat Case for Air Travel: What to Check Before You Fly
Empty the case, remove loose dust, wipe it with a mild compatible cleaner and soft cloth, dry it completely, inspect the latch and...
Read article: How to Clean and Store a Plastic Cowboy Hat Box
Stack only cases designed with stable nesting surfaces, keep the stack level, place heavier cases low, and limit the height to what can...
Read article: Can You Stack Cowboy Hat Boxes? A Safe Storage Guide
Use a properly sized rigid case, keep the hat supported and clean, place the case where it cannot slide, and never bury it...
Read article: How to Pack a Cowboy Hat for a Road Trip Without Crushing the Brim
A rigid hat can is the stronger choice when crush protection and stackable storage matter; a soft case can be lighter and easier...
Read article: Hard-Shell vs Soft Cowboy Hat Case: Which Protects Better?
Measure the brim at its widest point, check crown height and shape, and choose a rigid case with clearance around the brim rather...
Read article: How to Measure a Cowboy Hat for the Right Hat Box
Prepare the barn for fall by checking lighting and cords, protecting water access, reviewing feed changes, repairing daily tools, building weather-ready trailer kits,...
Read article: Fall Horse Barn Preparation Checklist: Water, Feed, Tools, Trailers, and Shorter Days