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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
A practical guide to building a cleaner, more efficient horse...
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Horse mineral block feeder guide for outdoor barn setups

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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
Learn how to keep horse mineral blocks dry outside, reduce...
6分で読む
Seven signs it is time to replace a horse bucket

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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
Most people replace a horse bucket too late. Here are...
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Best stall fork for pellet bedding and daily barn cleanup

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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
Pellet bedding changes how a stall fork works. This guide...
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Horse water bucket height and stall placement guide

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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
A simple guide to safer horse water bucket placement in...
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Best bucket color for horse hydration and drinking routines

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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
In our barns, horses tend to drink better from light...
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Citraquin fly spray routine for real horse barns

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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
Most fly sprays work until you stop using them. This...
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Platinum versus Silver Line horse bucket comparison guide

Platinum vs Silver Line: The 60 Second Answer

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
Kenneth breaks down the real difference between Platinum and Silver...
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American made horse gear production update from K&D Equestrian

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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
American made is not a sticker. When our building collapsed,...
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ReJüv Gel menthol free recovery routine from K&D Equestrian

ReJüv Gel: Menthol Free Recovery for Real Life

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
Menthol free. Low odor. Clean finish. ReJüv Gel is the...
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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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
Most barns do not need more stuff. They need less...
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K&D Equestrian severe weather building update from Kenneth Fomby

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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
An honest note from Kenneth Fomby on recent weather damage,...
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How to clean horse stalls faster with better tools and workflow

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

「Jon Conklinによって」
A practical barn guide to cleaning horse stalls faster with...
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No tip horse feeder guide for ground level feeding and less waste

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

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
A straightforward look at why no-tip, ground-level feeders outperform traditional...
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K&D Equestrian building damage and product quality update

We Build Our Products Better Than Our Buildings | KD Equestrian

「Kenneth Fombyによって」
After a heavy snowfall caused part of our roof to...
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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.

How do I find posts about a specific topic?

Use the Browse by topic pills. Each pill filters posts by tag.

Want the fastest path to the right gear?

Use the hub and resources pages to shortcut the browsing. Then shop the categories when you are ready.

If you are replacing a tool, match size and shape first. Then upgrade the build.