Barn notes from K&D Equestrian
Useful gear advice, better barn routines, and stories from the people behind K&D.
A grooming stool should provide a stable, nonslip working position on level footing without putting the user under or directly behind the horse....
Read article: Horse Grooming Stool Safety: Height, Footing, and Better Barn Ergonomics
A French or quarter-cup blinker limits a smaller portion of rearward or side vision, while a full cup creates a more substantial visual...
Read article: French Blinker Cups vs Full Cups: What Is the Practical Difference?
Choose stall enrichment by the horse’s behavior, the stall design, and how closely the item can be inspected. Use purpose-built horse toys, place...
Read article: Horse Stall Toys and Enrichment: How to Choose, Hang, and Inspect Them Safely
A 2-step mounting block suits riders who need a compact lift; a 3-step model provides more height for taller horses, shorter riders, or...
Read article: 2-Step vs 3-Step vs 4-Step Horse Mounting Blocks: A Practical Height Guide
A fast grooming routine follows the dirt: loosen debris, lift it away, address mane and tail carefully, clean the feet, and finish with...
Read article: The Fastest Practical Horse Grooming Routine for Busy Barn Mornings
A useful late-summer barn reset is less about a cosmetic deep clean and more about removing friction before shorter days arrive. Check water...
Read article: Late-Summer Horse Barn Reset Checklist: The Jobs Worth Doing Before Fall
The upgraded KD-125 combines a horse grooming brush, seasonal shedding edge and sweat scraper in one economical tool that is 100% Made in...
Read article: K&D Upgrades the American-Made KD-125 Into a 3-in-1 Horse Grooming Tool
Silver Hoof EQ Therapy® is the stronger purpose-built choice for wet, cracked, brittle, or thrush-prone hoof routines. MAVRIK Hoof Oil is the lower-priced...
Read article: Silver Hoof EQ Therapy® vs MAVRIK Hoof Oil: Which Is Better?
A rebuilt K&D dealer barn gear planning guide covering chore-based assortments, good-better-best shelves, repeat-use basics, travel storage, spare gear, and reorder strategy.
Read article: Dealer Barn Gear Planning Guide
A rebuilt K&D farm store barn gear buying guide covering repeat-use barn tools, chore-based shelf planning, feed and cleanup products, grooming basics, trailer...
Read article: Farm Store Barn Gear Buying Guide
A rebuilt K&D tack shop barn gear buying guide covering chore-based merchandising, feed and water gear, stall cleanup, grooming tools, travel storage, spares,...
Read article: Tack Shop Barn Gear Buying Guide
A rebuilt K&D trainer barn gear guide covering repeated daily use, multiple handlers, feed and water stations, grooming kits, trailer duplicates, cleanup tools,...
Read article: Trainer Barn Gear Guide for Daily Use