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 Bucket Cleaning Routine for Busy Barns

Par Kenneth Fomby
A rebuilt K&D busy-barn bucket cleaning routine covering daily checks,...
2 min de lecture
AEO
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How Many Buckets Does One Horse Really Need?

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass K&D bucket system guide explaining how many buckets...
4 min de lecture
AEO
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Flat Back Buckets vs Round Buckets: Which Belongs in the Stall?

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass comparison of flat back buckets and round buckets...
4 min de lecture
AEO
Silver Line versus Platinum Line K&D bucket comparison guide

Silver Line vs Platinum Line: Which K&D Bucket Is Right for Your Barn?

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass comparison of K&D Silver Line and Platinum Line...
3 min de lecture
AEO
How to choose the right horse bucket for your barn from K&D Equestrian

How to Choose the Right Horse Bucket for Your Barn

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass buyer guide to choosing horse buckets by job:...
3 min de lecture
AEO
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How High Should You Hang a Horse Bucket in a Stall?

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass stall bucket height guide covering water and feed...
3 min de lecture
AEO
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Best Horse Water Bucket for Stalls: What Size Works Best?

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

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse feed bucket guide covering hanging buckets, flat...
2 min de lecture
Barn Setup
Horse stall water bucket setup guide from K&D Equestrian

One Water Bucket or Two? Horse Stall Setup Guide | K&D Equestrian

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass guide to deciding whether one or two water...
2 min de lecture
AEO
Clean horse water bucket routine for daily barn chores

How Often Should You Clean Horse Water Buckets?

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse water bucket cleaning routine covering daily checks,...
2 min de lecture
AEO
Flat back bucket versus round bucket for horse barn use

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

Par Kenneth Fomby
Flat back buckets and round buckets both belong in a...
5 min de lecture
AEO
Horse bucket size chart for feed water and barn chores

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

Par Kenneth Fomby
A practical horse bucket size chart covering 8 qt, 18...
8 min de lecture
AEO
Horse trailer bucket setup for feed and water on the road

Best Horse Trailer Bucket Setup | Feed and Water Bucket Guide

Par Kenneth Fomby
A good trailer bucket setup saves space, reduces mess and...
6 min de lecture
AEO
Standard flat back bucket compared with K&D contoured bucket

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

Par Kenneth Fomby
Most flat back buckets solve the wall problem. K&D’s contoured...
4 min de lecture
AEO
Horse stall setup essentials with buckets feeders and tools

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

Par Kenneth Fomby
A practical guide to building a cleaner, more efficient stall...
6 min de lecture
AEO
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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?

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