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.

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 horse...
6 min read
Horse mineral block feeder guide for outdoor barn setups

How to Keep Horse Minerals Dry Outside | Mineral Block Feeder Guide

By Kenneth Fomby
Learn how to keep horse mineral blocks dry outside, reduce...
6 min read
Seven signs it is time to replace a horse bucket

When to Replace a Horse Bucket | 7 Signs It Is Time

By Kenneth Fomby
Most people replace a horse bucket too late. Here are...
5 min read
Best stall fork for pellet bedding and daily 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
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 horse water bucket placement in...
6 min read
Best bucket color for horse hydration and drinking routines

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 routine for real horse barns

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 versus Silver Line horse bucket comparison guide

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 horse gear production update from K&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 routine from K&D Equestrian

ReJüv Gel: Menthol Free Recovery for Real Life

By Kenneth Fomby
Menthol free. Low odor. Clean finish. ReJüv Gel is the...
3 min read
Barn color system for organizing horse gear and chores

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
K&D Equestrian severe weather building update from Kenneth Fomby

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 with better tools and workflow

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

By Jon Conklin
A practical barn guide to cleaning horse stalls faster with...
2 min read
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No tip horse feeder guide for ground level feeding and less 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
K&D Equestrian building damage and product quality update

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

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.

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