Barn notes from K&D Equestrian
Useful gear advice, better barn routines, and stories from the people behind K&D.
Yes. Prolonged light and heat exposure can fade materials and affect hat shape or components, and a clear container does not block all...
Read article: Can Sunlight Damage a Cowboy Hat in a Clear Hat Can?
Choose a hat box by the actual brim width, crown clearance, interior support, and travel footprint. A case for hats up to a...
Read article: Western Hat Box Sizing: 4-Inch vs 5-Inch Brim Storage
A useful show grooming tote carries the tools used between unloading and entering the ring: curry or shedding tool, brush, mane-and-tail comb, hoof...
Read article: What Belongs in a Horse Show Grooming Tote? The Useful-Only Packing List
An overnight show trailer works best when gear is divided into five fixed zones: horse care, feed and water, grooming and wash rack,...
Read article: Overnight Horse Show Trailer Setup: Build a System You Can Reset in 20 Minutes
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 horse feed saver ring sits on a compatible feed tub and narrows the open edge, making it harder for a horse to...
Read article: How a Horse Feed Saver Ring Works—and When It Is Worth Using
A feed tub usually works best when you want a wide, open eating surface and easy visual inspection. A flat-back feed bucket can...
Read article: Horse Feed Tub vs Feed Bucket: How to Choose the Better Feeding Setup
What makes a wall-mounted horse feed tub last? See how the American-made KD-121 uses 28-quart capacity, three reinforced U-bolt mounts, cold-resistant plastic, and...
Read article: Best Wall-Mount Horse Feed Tub: Why the KD-121 Holds Up
Choose an 18-quart flat-back bucket when lighter weight, everyday handling, and compact stall or trailer fit matter most. Choose a 20-quart heavy-duty bucket...
Read article: 18-Quart vs 20-Quart Flat-Back Horse Buckets: Which Size Fits Your Barn?
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