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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Best Horse Feed Bucket for Stalls: What Size and Style Should You Choose?

Von Kenneth Fomby
Choosing the best horse feed bucket for stalls comes down...
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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

Von Russell Fomby
A practical KDE guide to using SuperClean® by Draw It...
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Barn Care
Straight from the F-Bar Memorial Day reflection from K&D Equestrian

Memorial Day Reflection: Honoring the Fallen

Von Kenneth Fomby
A Memorial Day reflection from K&D Equestrian honoring the fallen,...
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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

Von Kenneth Fomby
Good stall setup is not about buying more barn gear....
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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

Von Kenneth Fomby
Some stalls run fine with one good water bucket. Others...
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Mud season horse barn gear checklist from K&D Equestrian

Mud Season Horse Barn Gear Checklist | K&D Equestrian

Von Kenneth Fomby
Mud season does not need to turn every barn chore...
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Clean horse water bucket routine for daily barn chores

How Often Should You Clean Horse Water Buckets?

Von Kenneth Fomby
Horse water buckets do not need drama. They need a...
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Horse feed room organization with buckets and barn tools

Feed Room Organization for Horse Barns | K&D Equestrian

Von Kenneth Fomby
A cleaner feed room is not about having more gear....
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Flat back bucket versus round bucket for horse barn use

Flat Back Bucket vs Round Bucket: Which One Should You Use?

Von Kenneth Fomby
Flat back buckets and round buckets both belong in a...
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Horse bucket size chart for feed water and barn chores

Horse Bucket Size Chart: What Size Bucket Does Your Barn Need?

Von Kenneth Fomby
Not every horse bucket belongs in the same job. This...
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Small horse barn feeding setup with buckets feeders and tools

Small Barn Feeding Setup: Buckets, Feeders, and Cleanup Tools

Von Kenneth Fomby
A practical guide to building a cleaner small barn feeding...
5 Min. Lesezeit
Horse feed room organization ideas for faster daily chores

Horse Feed Room Organization Ideas That Save Time Every Day | K&D Equestrian

Von Kenneth Fomby
A better horse feed room is not about looking tidy...
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Horse wash rack setup with practical grooming upgrades

Wash Rack Setup for Horses: 7 Practical Upgrades That Make Grooming Easier

Von Kenneth Fomby
A better wash rack is not about more stuff. It...
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Horse trailer bucket setup for feed and water on the road

Best Horse Trailer Bucket Setup | Feed and Water Bucket Guide

Von Kenneth Fomby
A good trailer bucket setup saves space, reduces mess, and...
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Standard flat back bucket compared with K&D contoured bucket

Standard Flat Back Bucket vs K&D Contoured Flat Back Bucket

Von Kenneth Fomby
Most flat back buckets solve the wall problem. K&D’s contoured...
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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.

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