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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A few good starting points if you are new here.

When the Building Didn’t Hold, We Did

A real update from the barn and what we learned the hard way.

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How to Store a Cowboy Hat and Rope

Simple storage rules that keep your gear looking right and ready to grab.

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KD 231 Hat Box Carry On

What fits, how it travels, and why this size works for real trips.

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How High Should You Hang a Horse Bucket in a Stall?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass stall bucket height guide covering water and feed...
3 min read
AEO
Horse stall setup checklist with buckets feeders and daily barn chore tools from K&D Equestrian

Horse Stall Setup Checklist: Buckets, Feeders, and Daily Chores | K&D Equestrian

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse stall setup checklist covering buckets, feeders, scoop...
2 min read
AEO
Horse stall water bucket setup guide from K&D Equestrian

One Water Bucket or Two? Horse Stall Setup Guide | K&D Equestrian

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass guide to deciding whether one or two water...
2 min read
AEO
Horse stall setup essentials with buckets feeders and tools

Horse Stall Setup Essentials: Buckets, Feeders, and Tools That Make Barn Work Easier

By Kenneth Fomby
A practical guide to building a cleaner, more efficient stall...
6 min read
AEO
Horse water bucket height and stall placement guide

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

By Kenneth Fomby
A simple guide to safer water bucket placement, including height,...
6 min read
AEO

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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.

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