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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Straight from the F-Bar by K&D Equestrian

Sweat Scraper Guide: When to Use One

Par Kenneth Fomby
A rebuilt K&D sweat scraper guide covering when to use...
3 min de lecture
AEO
Straight from the F-Bar by K&D Equestrian

Horse Grooming Kit Guide for Daily Barn Use

Par Kenneth Fomby
A rebuilt K&D daily grooming kit guide covering the working...
3 min de lecture
AEO
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

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass horse stall setup checklist covering buckets, feeders, scoop...
2 min de lecture
AEO
Mud season horse barn gear checklist from K&D Equestrian

Mud Season Horse Barn Gear Checklist | K&D Equestrian

Par Kenneth Fomby
A final-pass mud season barn gear checklist for buckets, feeders,...
2 min de lecture
AEO
Horse wash rack setup with practical grooming upgrades

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

Par Kenneth Fomby
Seven practical wash rack upgrades that make horse grooming, bathing,...
6 min de lecture
AEO
Citraquin fly spray routine for real horse barns

Citraquin® Fly Spray: The Routine First Alternative for Real Barns | K&D Equestrian

Par Kenneth Fomby
A routine-first guide to Citraquin and how to keep fly...
3 min de lecture
AEO
How to clean horse stalls faster with better tools and workflow

How to Clean Horse Stalls Faster | Tools, Technique and Workflow

Par Kenneth Fomby
A practical barn guide to cleaning horse stalls faster with...
2 min de lecture
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.

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