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Barn notes from K&D Equestrian
Useful gear advice, better barn routines, and stories from the people behind K&D.
A grooming stool gives controlled access for grooming, braiding, clipping, or storage; a mounting block is built around mounting height, rider movement, and...
Read article: Grooming Stool vs Mounting Block: Two Tools, Two Different Jobs
Use a stable grooming stool, keep tools in one reachable tote, position the horse on safe footing outside traffic, and return every sharp...
Read article: How to Set Up a Horse Braiding Station Without Cluttering the Aisle
Groom short, consistent sessions that loosen dead hair, lift dirt, check skin, and finish with tools matched to the horse's sensitivity; fall coat...
Read article: Fall Horse Shedding: Build a Grooming Routine That Follows the Coat
A 3-in-1 tool reduces handoffs and trailer clutter for daily brushing, shedding, and water removal; separate tools still make sense when a horse...
Read article: 3-in-1 Horse Grooming Tool vs Separate Brush and Sweat Scraper
Wet mash favors a wide, easy-clean container; pellets need enough depth and rim control to limit nosing; small supplements need measured delivery and...
Read article: Best Horse Feeder for Mash, Pellets, or Supplements: Match the Container to the Ration
A 5-inch brim is only part of the fit question. See Jon Conklin’s size 7⅝ cowboy hat in the KDE KD-231 and learn...
Read article: Will a 5-Inch Brim Hat Fit? Hat Size Matters, Too.
Place a mineral feeder on firm, well-drained ground where horses can approach safely, staff can inspect it daily, and runoff, manure, mud, and...
Read article: Pasture Mineral Feeder Placement: Keep the Routine Visible and Dry
A wide, stable ground feeder can resist ordinary nosing and eating movement, but no portable feeder should be treated as impossible to flip,...
Read article: Ground Feeder Stability: What “No-Tip” Should—and Should Not—Mean
Use a structurally sound corner away from doors and crowding, give the horse comfortable access, eliminate gaps or protrusions, and preserve a clear...
Read article: Corner Feeder Placement: Use the Stall Corner Without Creating a Trap
Set height from the individual horse's comfortable eating posture, shoulder and chest clearance, stall structure, and the manufacturer's installation guidance—not from one universal...
Read article: Wall-Mount Horse Feed Tub Height: A Practical Placement Method
Assign a clean scoop to each feed or supplement, store it dry outside the bin when practical, label it clearly, and never move...
Read article: Horse Feed Scoop Cross-Contamination: A Better Feed-Room System
Weigh the empty scoop, fill it exactly as staff normally do, subtract tare weight, repeat several times, and mark the level that delivers...
Read article: How to Calibrate a Horse Feed Scoop by Weight—not Just Volume