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.

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Stall Fork Buying Guide: Full Size, Mini, Trailer, or Kiddie?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass K&D guide to choosing stall forks by real...
4 min read
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Practical Horse Barn Setup Guide

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass barn setup guide built around real chore flow:...
4 min read
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Best Barn Tools for a New Horse Owner

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass new horse owner guide focused on the tools...
4 min read
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How Many Buckets Does One Horse Really Need?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass K&D bucket system guide explaining how many buckets...
4 min read
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Flat Back Buckets vs Round Buckets: Which Belongs in the Stall?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass comparison of flat back buckets and round buckets...
4 min read
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Horse Feed Scoops: How to Pick the Right Size for Daily Feeding

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse feed scoop guide explaining 1-quart vs 2-quart...
4 min read
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How to Clean and Store Horse Coat Care Tools So They Last Longer

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass K&D guide to cleaning and storing horse coat...
3 min read
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Curry Comb vs Sure Comb vs Sweat Scraper: Which Tool Does What?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass guide to curry combs, Sure Combs, Pic Combs,...
3 min read
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Wholesale barn products for tack shops and farm stores from K&D Equestrian

Wholesale Barn Products for Tack Shops and Farm Stores

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass dealer guide for tack shops and farm stores...
3 min read
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Best hat boxes and rope cans for rodeo and show travel from K&D Equestrian

Best Hat Boxes and Rope Cans for Rodeo and Show Travel

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass buyer guide to hat boxes, helmet cases, accessory...
3 min read
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Silver Line versus Platinum Line K&D bucket comparison guide

Silver Line vs Platinum Line: Which K&D Bucket Is Right for Your Barn?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass comparison of K&D Silver Line and Platinum Line...
3 min read
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Best stall forks and barn cleanup tools for horse owners from K&D Equestrian

Best Stall Forks and Barn Cleanup Tools for Horse Owners

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass guide to stall forks, mini forks, trailer forks,...
3 min read
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How to choose the right horse bucket for your barn from K&D Equestrian

How to Choose the Right Horse Bucket for Your Barn

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass buyer guide to choosing horse buckets by job:...
3 min read
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Horse Show Coat Care Setup: What to Pack Before You Haul

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse show coat care packing guide for building...
2 min read
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Best Horse Coat Care Tools for Shedding Season

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass shedding season guide to choosing and using coat...
2 min read
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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.

Where should I start if I am new here?

Start with the Featured Reads block, then browse by topic using the tag pills.

Do you post product announcements here?

Sometimes. When we do, we keep it practical and tied to real use cases.

How do I find posts about a specific topic?

Use the Browse by topic pills. Each pill filters posts by tag.

Want the fastest path to the right gear?

Use the hub and resources pages to shortcut the browsing. Then shop the categories when you are ready.

If you are replacing a tool, match size and shape first. Then upgrade the build.