Barn notes from K&D Equestrian
Useful gear advice, better barn routines, and stories from the people behind K&D.
Choose compatible hardware, mount it to sound structure at a horse-appropriate height, eliminate sharp or protruding edges, and inspect the connection every day...
Read article: How to Choose Horse Bucket Hangers Without Creating a Stall Hazard
A two-bucket stall system adds capacity and redundancy when both buckets are safely mounted, kept clean, checked separately, and placed where one horse...
Read article: How to Build a Two-Bucket Water System for a Horse Stall
Small bucket. Big feed-time job. Learn how K&D's 8-quart flat-back and round buckets fit a practical hay-cube soaking routine, with preparation basics and...
Read article: Soaking Hay Cubes: Why an 8-Quart Bucket Belongs in Your Feed Room
Use a simple permanent system that identifies horse, job, and location; combine large readable names with color coding, and keep a written key...
Read article: How to Label Horse Buckets in a Multi-Horse Barn
Water weighs about 8.34 pounds per US gallon, so the water alone in a 4.5-gallon volume is about 37.5 pounds and in a...
Read article: Horse Bucket Weight When Full: Plan the Chore Before You Hang It
An 8-quart bucket works best for measured feed, supplements, trailer organization, small-animal chores, and short-duration utility—not as an automatic substitute for a horse's...
Read article: Best Small Horse Bucket Uses: When an 8-Quart Bucket Makes Sense
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