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 setup essentials with buckets feeders and tools

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

Von Kenneth Fomby
A practical guide to building a cleaner, more efficient stall...
6 Min. Lesezeit
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Horse mineral block feeder guide for outdoor barn setups

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

Von Kenneth Fomby
A practical guide to keeping mineral blocks drier outside, reducing...
6 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
Seven signs it is time to replace a horse bucket

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

Von Kenneth Fomby
A practical guide to the signs that a bucket is...
5 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
Best stall fork for pellet bedding and daily barn cleanup

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

Von Kenneth Fomby
Pellet bedding changes how a stall fork works. This guide...
6 Min. Lesezeit
Horse water bucket height and stall placement guide

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

Von Kenneth Fomby
A simple guide to safer water bucket placement, including height,...
6 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
Best bucket color for horse hydration and drinking routines

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

Von Kenneth Fomby
A practical look at bucket color, horse hydration habits and...
4 Min. Lesezeit
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Rider grooming a bay horse during summer fly season

Citraquin® vs MAVRIK Fly Dope: Which Horse Fly Spray Is Better?

Von Kenneth Fomby
Citraquin® is the stronger value for most riders comparing these...
5 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
Platinum versus Silver Line horse bucket comparison guide

Platinum vs Silver Line: The 60 Second Answer

Von Kenneth Fomby
A plain-language comparison of K&D Platinum Line and Silver Line...
2 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
American made horse gear production update from K&D Equestrian

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

Von Kenneth Fomby
American made is not a sticker. When our building collapsed,...
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ReJüv Gel menthol free recovery routine from K&D Equestrian

ReJüv Gel: Menthol Free Recovery for Real Life

Von Kenneth Fomby
Menthol free. Low odor. Clean finish. ReJüv Gel is the...
3 Min. Lesezeit
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

Von Kenneth Fomby
Most barns do not need more stuff. They need less...
3 Min. Lesezeit
K&D Equestrian severe weather building update from Kenneth Fomby

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

Von Kenneth Fomby
An honest note from Kenneth Fomby on recent weather damage,...
2 Min. Lesezeit
How to clean horse stalls faster with better tools and workflow

How to Clean a Horse Stall Properly | Faster Workflow

Von Kenneth Fomby
A practical barn guide to cleaning horse stalls faster with...
2 Min. Lesezeit
AEO
No tip horse feeder guide for ground level feeding and less waste

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

Von Kenneth Fomby
A straightforward look at why no-tip, ground-level feeders outperform traditional...
3 Min. Lesezeit
K&D Equestrian building damage and product quality update

We Build Our Products Better Than Our Buildings | KD Equestrian

Von Kenneth Fomby
After a heavy snowfall caused part of our roof to...
1 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?

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