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.

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 horse...
6 min de lecture
Horse mineral block feeder guide for outdoor barn setups

How to Keep Horse Minerals Dry Outside | Mineral Block Feeder Guide

Par Kenneth Fomby
Learn how to keep horse mineral blocks dry outside, reduce...
6 min de lecture
Seven signs it is time to replace a horse bucket

When to Replace a Horse Bucket | 7 Signs It Is Time

Par Kenneth Fomby
Most people replace a horse bucket too late. Here are...
5 min de lecture
Best stall fork for pellet bedding and daily barn cleanup

Best Stall Fork for Pellet Bedding: What Works in Real Barn Cleanup

Par Kenneth Fomby
Pellet bedding changes how a stall fork works. This guide...
6 min de lecture
Horse water bucket height and stall placement guide

How High Should a Horse Water Bucket Hang? Stall Placement, Safety, and Flat Back Bucket Tips

Par Kenneth Fomby
A simple guide to safer horse water bucket placement in...
6 min de lecture
Best bucket color for horse hydration and drinking routines

Best Bucket Color for Horses to Drink More Water (Plus Simple Hydration Fixes)

Par Kenneth Fomby
In our barns, horses tend to drink better from light...
4 min de lecture
Citraquin fly spray routine for real horse barns

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

Par Kenneth Fomby
Most fly sprays work until you stop using them. This...
3 min de lecture
Platinum versus Silver Line horse bucket comparison guide

Platinum vs Silver Line: The 60 Second Answer

Par Kenneth Fomby
Kenneth breaks down the real difference between Platinum and Silver...
2 min de lecture
American made horse gear production update from K&D Equestrian

American Made Means You Cannot Just Open Another Container | K and D Equestrian

Par Kenneth Fomby
American made is not a sticker. When our building collapsed,...
2 min de lecture
ReJüv Gel menthol free recovery routine from K&D Equestrian

ReJüv Gel: Menthol Free Recovery for Real Life

Par Kenneth Fomby
Menthol free. Low odor. Clean finish. ReJüv Gel is the...
3 min de lecture
Barn color system for organizing horse gear and chores

Pick a Color, Pick a System: How to Build a Barn Setup That Actually Stays Organized

Par Kenneth Fomby
Most barns do not need more stuff. They need less...
3 min de lecture
K&D Equestrian severe weather building update from Kenneth Fomby

When the Building Didn’t Hold, We Did | An Update from K&D Equestrian

Par Kenneth Fomby
An honest note from Kenneth Fomby on recent weather damage,...
2 min de lecture
How to clean horse stalls faster with better tools and workflow

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

Par Jon Conklin
A practical barn guide to cleaning horse stalls faster with...
2 min de lecture
barn tools
No tip horse feeder guide for ground level feeding and less waste

No-Tip Feeder for Horses: Why Ground-Level Feeders Reduce Waste

Par Kenneth Fomby
A straightforward look at why no-tip, ground-level feeders outperform traditional...
3 min de lecture
K&D Equestrian building damage and product quality update

We Build Our Products Better Than Our Buildings | KD Equestrian

Par Kenneth Fomby
After a heavy snowfall caused part of our roof to...
1 min de lecture

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?

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