Straight from the F Bar

Barn Notes, Gear Picks, and Real Use Stories

This is where we put the practical stuff in plain language. Barn setup, daily routines, what we are testing, and what actually holds up when you use it every day. If you are building a new setup or upgrading what you have, start here and work outward.

Best Stall Fork for Pellet Bedding: What Works in Real Barn Cleanup

Best Stall Fork for Pellet Bedding: What Works in Real Barn Cleanup

By Kenneth Fomby
Pellet bedding changes how a stall fork works. This guide...
6 min read
How High Should a Horse Water Bucket Hang? Stall Placement, Safety, and Flat Back Bucket Tips

How High Should a Horse Water Bucket Hang? Stall Placement, Safety, and Flat Back Bucket Tips

By Kenneth Fomby
A simple guide to safer horse water bucket placement in...
6 min read
Best Bucket Color for Horses to Drink More Water (Plus Simple Hydration Fixes)

Best Bucket Color for Horses to Drink More Water (Plus Simple Hydration Fixes)

By Kenneth Fomby
In our barns, horses tend to drink better from light...
4 min read
Citraquin® Fly Spray: The Routine First Alternative for Real Barns | K&D Equestrian

Citraquin® Fly Spray: The Routine First Alternative for Real Barns | K&D Equestrian

By Kenneth Fomby
Most fly sprays work until you stop using them. This...
3 min read
Platinum vs Silver Line: The 60 Second Answer

Platinum vs Silver Line: The 60 Second Answer

By Kenneth Fomby
Kenneth breaks down the real difference between Platinum and Silver...
2 min read
American Made Means You Cannot Just Open Another Container | K and D Equestrian

American Made Means You Cannot Just Open Another Container | K and D Equestrian

By Kenneth Fomby
American made is not a sticker. When our building collapsed,...
2 min read
ReJüv Gel: Menthol Free Recovery for Real Life

ReJüv Gel: Menthol Free Recovery for Real Life

By Kenneth Fomby
Menthol free. Low odor. Clean finish. ReJüv Gel is the...
3 min read
Pick a Color, Pick a System: How to Build a Barn Setup That Actually Stays Organized

Pick a Color, Pick a System: How to Build a Barn Setup That Actually Stays Organized

By Kenneth Fomby
Most barns do not need more stuff. They need less...
3 min read
When the Building Didn’t Hold, We Did | An Update from K&D Equestrian

When the Building Didn’t Hold, We Did | An Update from K&D Equestrian

By Kenneth Fomby
An honest note from Kenneth Fomby on recent weather damage,...
2 min read
How to Clean Horse Stalls Faster | Tools, Technique, and Workflow

How to Clean Horse Stalls Faster | Tools, Technique, and Workflow

By Jon Conklin
A practical, barn-tested guide to cleaning horse stalls faster by...
2 min read
No-Tip Feeder for Horses: Why Ground-Level Feeders Reduce Waste

No-Tip Feeder for Horses: Why Ground-Level Feeders Reduce Waste

By Kenneth Fomby
A straightforward look at why no-tip, ground-level feeders outperform traditional...
3 min read
We Build Our Products Better Than Our Buildings | KD Equestrian

We Build Our Products Better Than Our Buildings | KD Equestrian

By Kenneth Fomby
After a heavy snowfall caused part of our roof to...
1 min read
What KOKMG Stands For and Why It Matters | Kenneth Fomby

What KOKMG Stands For and Why It Matters | Kenneth Fomby

By Kenneth Fomby
Kenneth Fomby explains the meaning behind King of Kings Manufacturing,...
2 min read
The Quiet Work That Builds Great Horses | K&D Equestrian

The Quiet Work That Builds Great Horses | K&D Equestrian

By Kenneth Fomby
Great horses aren’t rushed. They’re built through consistency, clean timing,...
2 min read
Horse Liniment, Explained | A Practical Guide from the Barn

Horse Liniment, Explained | A Practical Guide from the Barn

By Kenneth Fomby
Horse liniment has been around forever, but not everyone understands...
2 min read

FAQ

Quick answers.

What is Straight from the F Bar?

It is our blog for barn routines, gear notes, and real use stories from the K and D Equestrian world.

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