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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Featured reads

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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Horse Stall Toys and Enrichment: How to Choose, Hang, and Inspect Them Safely

Horse Stall Toys and Enrichment: How to Choose, Hang, and Inspect Them Safely

Von Kenneth Fomby
Choose stall enrichment by the horse’s behavior, the stall design,...
2 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
2-Step vs 3-Step vs 4-Step Horse Mounting Blocks: A Practical Height Guide

2-Step vs 3-Step vs 4-Step Horse Mounting Blocks: A Practical Height Guide

Von Kenneth Fomby
A 2-step mounting block suits riders who need a compact...
2 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
The Fastest Practical Horse Grooming Routine for Busy Barn Mornings

The Fastest Practical Horse Grooming Routine for Busy Barn Mornings

Von Kenneth Fomby
A fast grooming routine follows the dirt: loosen debris, lift...
2 Min. Lesezeit
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How a Horse Feed Saver Ring Works—and When It Is Worth Using

How a Horse Feed Saver Ring Works—and When It Is Worth Using

Von Kenneth Fomby
A horse feed saver ring sits on a compatible feed...
2 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
Horse Feed Tub vs Feed Bucket: How to Choose the Better Feeding Setup

Horse Feed Tub vs Feed Bucket: How to Choose the Better Feeding Setup

Von Kenneth Fomby
A feed tub usually works best when you want a...
2 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
KD121 Deluxe Feed Tub indestructible horse feeder by K&D

Best Wall-Mount Horse Feed Tub: Why the KD-121 Holds Up

Von Kenneth Fomby
What makes a wall-mounted horse feed tub last? See how...
5 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
18-Quart vs 20-Quart Flat-Back Horse Buckets: Which Size Fits Your Barn?

18-Quart vs 20-Quart Flat-Back Horse Buckets: Which Size Fits Your Barn?

Von Kenneth Fomby
Choose an 18-quart flat-back bucket when lighter weight, everyday handling,...
2 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
Late-summer horse barn reset with clean aisle, buckets, grooming tote, stall fork and trailer

Late-Summer Horse Barn Reset Checklist: The Jobs Worth Doing Before Fall

Von Kenneth Fomby
A useful late-summer barn reset is less about a cosmetic...
3 Min. Lesezeit
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Upgraded KD-125 3-in-1 horse grooming brush, shedding tool and sweat scraper made in USA

K&D Upgrades the American-Made KD-125 Into a 3-in-1 Horse Grooming Tool

Von Kenneth Fomby
The upgraded KD-125 combines a horse grooming brush, seasonal shedding...
4 Min. Lesezeit
Horse Grooming
Horsewoman cleaning and inspecting a horse hoof with a hoof pick

Silver Hoof EQ Therapy® vs MAVRIK Hoof Oil: Which Is Better?

Von Kenneth Fomby
Silver Hoof EQ Therapy® is the stronger purpose-built choice for...
7 Min. Lesezeit
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Straight from the F-Bar by K&D Equestrian

Dealer Barn Gear Planning Guide

Von Kenneth Fomby
A rebuilt K&D dealer barn gear planning guide covering chore-based...
2 Min. Lesezeit
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Straight from the F-Bar by K&D Equestrian

Farm Store Barn Gear Buying Guide

Von Kenneth Fomby
A rebuilt K&D farm store barn gear buying guide covering...
2 Min. Lesezeit
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Straight from the F-Bar by K&D Equestrian

Tack Shop Barn Gear Buying Guide

Von Kenneth Fomby
A rebuilt K&D tack shop barn gear buying guide covering...
2 Min. Lesezeit
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Straight from the F-Bar by K&D Equestrian

Horse Barn Replacement Parts Checklist

Von Kenneth Fomby
A strengthened K&D spare barn gear checklist covering extra scoops,...
1 Min. Lesezeit
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Straight from the F-Bar by K&D Equestrian

Horse Feed Scoop Sizes & Measurements | How Much Is a Scoop?

Von Kenneth Fomby
A rebuilt K&D horse feed scoop measurement guide covering volume...
2 Min. Lesezeit
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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.

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

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