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.

Straight from the F-Bar by K&D Equestrian

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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Horse Coat Care Kit Checklist: What Every Barn Should Keep Ready

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse coat care kit checklist for daily barn...
3 min read
AEO
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Post Ride Horse Coat Care Routine: What to Do Before You Turn Out

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass post-ride horse coat care routine covering cool down,...
3 min read
AEO
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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
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1 Qt vs 2 Qt Feed Scoop: Which Size Does Your Barn Need?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass 1-quart vs 2-quart feed scoop comparison focused on...
2 min read
AEO
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Best Ground Feeder for Horses: When Floor Feeding Makes Sense

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass guide to ground feeders for horses, focused on...
2 min read
Barn Setup
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Best Horse Water Bucket for Stalls: What Size Works Best?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse water bucket guide covering stall capacity, flat...
2 min read
Barn Setup
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Best Horse Feed Bucket for Stalls: What Size and Style Should You Choose?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse feed bucket guide covering hanging buckets, flat...
2 min read
Barn Setup
SuperClean by Draw It Out barn and stall cleaner for buckets stalls and trailer cleanup

Why We Recommend SuperClean® by Draw It Out® for Buckets, Stalls, and Barn Cleanup

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass KDE guide to using SuperClean® by Draw It...
2 min read
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Straight from the F-Bar Memorial Day reflection from K&D Equestrian

Memorial Day Reflection: Honoring the Fallen

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass Memorial Day reflection from K&D Equestrian honoring the...
2 min read
Honor
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
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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
Mud season horse barn gear checklist from K&D Equestrian

Mud Season Horse Barn Gear Checklist | K&D Equestrian

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass mud season barn gear checklist for buckets, feeders,...
2 min read
AEO
Clean horse water bucket routine for daily barn chores

How Often Should You Clean Horse Water Buckets?

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse water bucket cleaning routine covering daily checks,...
2 min read
AEO
Horse feed room organization with buckets and barn tools

Feed Room Organization for Horse Barns | K&D Equestrian

By Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass feed room organization guide for horse barns covering...
2 min read
AEO

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.

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