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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F-Bar Ranch tested horse gear from K&D Equestrian

What Ranch-Tested Horse Gear Should Mean: From Racetrack to F-Bar

Von Kenneth Fomby
Ranch-tested should describe real use and visible evidence—not claim every...
2 Min. Lesezeit
F-Bar Ranch
Horse grooming kit essentials and best brushes from K&D

Horse Grooming Kit Essentials | Best Brushes for Horses | K&D

Von Kenneth Fomby
Discover the 5 must-have tools every horse owner needs. These...
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K&D Equestrian ranch tough gear refined for riders

From Cowboy Grit to Equestrian Elegance | K&D Equestrian

Von Kenneth Fomby
What do you do when the AQHA Congress tells you...
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Indestructible horse buckets from the K&D Deluxe Platinum Line

No Horse Bucket Is Indestructible: What K&D Platinum Proves Instead

Von Kenneth Fomby
No horse bucket is literally indestructible. Learn how K&D Platinum...
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bucket warranty
Keeping horses cool on hot August nights in Texas

How Kenneth Fomby Keeps His Horses Cool on Hot August Nights in Texas

Von Kenneth Fomby
When the sun sets but the heat doesn’t, Kenneth Fomby...
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Fall horse care in Texas with ranch tested tips from K&D

Fall Horse Care in Texas | Tips from a Ranch-Tested Pro

Von Kenneth Fomby
Fall in Texas might be short, but it packs a...
2 Min. Lesezeit
Equine Grooming Essentials
Cheap barn tools cost more than quality K&D gear

Why Cheap Barn Tools Are Costing You More Than You Think

Von Kenneth Fomby
Cheap barn tools can cost more in broken gear, lost...
2 Min. Lesezeit
Injection molding versus blow molding for durable horse gear

Injection Molding vs. Blow Molding: Process Alone Doesn’t Prove Durability

Von Kenneth Fomby
Injection and blow molding create different plastic forms, but neither...
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blow molding
K&D Equestrian gear chosen by horsemen for ranch tested durability

Why K&D Equestrian Gear Is the Top Choice for Horsemen

Von Kenneth Fomby
Kenneth Fomby shares why K&D Equestrian gear isn’t just built...
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American made horse gear for Fourth of July from K&D Equestrian

Fourth of July at K&D: American Roots, Product-Specific USA-Made Claims

Von Kenneth Fomby
Celebrate K&D’s American family, Texas toolmaking and racehorse-barn roots—while keeping...
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American manufacturing
Fourth of July beer cooler hacks using K&D barn gear

Top 10 K&D Products to Keep Your Beer Cold This 4th of July

Von Kenneth Fomby
What do a grooming stool, a feed tub, and a...
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Flag Day at K&D Equestrian with ranch tested American gear

Flag Day at K&D Equestrian – Ranch-Tested Gear, American Values

Von Kenneth Fomby
At K&D Equestrian, Flag Day is more than a date...
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KD127 Tote-All used as a ranch tough craft organizer

This Ranch Tote Is the Ultimate Craft Organizer | K&D Equestrian

Von Kenneth Fomby
Who says a grooming tote can’t be a sewing box?...
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KD-166 feed scoop used as a practical paint bucket hack

The Best Paint Bucket Hack: KD‑166 Feed Scoop from K&D Equestrian

Von Kenneth Fomby
Meet the KD‑166 Feed Scoop—a barn tool that moonlights as...
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KD-121 feed tub and KD133 stall rake used for gardening hacks

The Ultimate Gardening Tool Hack: KD‑121 Feed Tub & KD133 Stall Rake

Von Kenneth Fomby
Think our KD‑121 Feed Tub is just for horses? Think...
2 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.

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