Pooka Farms & Rabbitry

09/20/2026

Fun view!

09/13/2026

The first horse case of New World screwworm in the 2026 U.S. incursion has been reported in West Texas. 🐴

US Equestrian says the parasite was found on the hind limb of a working ranch horse in Presidio County. Texas animal-health officials placed parts of Presidio and Jeff Davis counties under movement restrictions while inspections, treatment, and permits are used to limit spread.

Horse owners are being urged to check wounds daily and contact a veterinarian immediately if they spot larvae or unusual wound changes. The pictured horse is an anonymous generated visual, not the affected Texas horse.



Check comments for the full story ⬇️

09/06/2026

Only 2 spots left!!

Only 2 Spots Left!!

🔥 BARREL CLINIC — RIDERS WANTED! 🔥

Ready to improve your riding, build a stronger connection with your horse, and learn skills that translate far beyond the barrel pattern?

Join Katy and Sarah for a hands-on Barrel Clinic focused on:

🐴 Rider biomechanics & balance
💪 Conditioning for horse and rider
🎯 Body control, position & effective cues
🔥 Barrel-focused drills and exercises
🏇 Skills you can take into ANY discipline

All riding levels are welcome! We will NOT be running full barrel patterns—this clinic is about building the foundation that makes everything else better.

📅 9:00 AM–approximately 3:00 PM
💲 $75 per rider
🐎 LIMITED TO 12 RIDERS!

Riders under 18 must wear a helmet. Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association membership is required, or a non-member day fee applies. You can join the day of the clinic.

We’ll kick things off with a riders’ meeting at 9:00 AM and then get to work, with plenty of breaks throughout the day for horses and riders.

🥗 We’re also planning a potluck lunch, so bring something to share!

🔥 ONLY 12 RIDER SPOTS AVAILABLE — reserve yours before we fill up!

Comment below or message me to register or get the KBEA membership application.

🐴 TAG your horse friends and SHARE this post! This clinic is great for barrel racers AND riders from other disciplines who want to improve their position, communication, and overall riding.

09/02/2026

Nothing wrong with stepping off!

Hill I will die on: Dismounting to deal with your horse’s behavior is NOT a failure.

On a misty morning at the Redwood Endurance Ride, I waited for the frontrunners to leave. I mounted up and walked toward the trailhead.

Kokopelli was alert but under control…until he realized we were leaving his buddy behind while other horses streamed down the trail. His energy level shot up to eleven.

And I stepped off.

I have no problem whatsoever with addressing a horse’s issues from the safety of the ground.

It’s not letting him “get away with it.”

He still has to do the work.

In fact, he has to do MORE work.

He’s not allowed to freak out and push into me as he plows down the trail. Oh, no no no. He will have manners, or he will trot figure-eights while I walk in a straight line.

And when he chills out to the point I feel safe getting on, I will. And we’ll have a fabulous ride. (Spoiler alert: We did.)

Leading in-hand is just one of the strategies I use for managing an over-excited horse at the start. Check out the rest in episode 34 of the Endurance Riding Optimized podcast.

Photo is from the black horse story I tell in the episode. 😅

09/01/2026

🐷💗 Our piggies are growing up FAST… and TWO of them are looking for new homes! 💗🐷

That’s right — Homer Senior Citizens, Inc. is raffling off TWO Pooka Farms piggies, and there will be TWO WINNERS!

🐽 Winner #1 gets one pig
🐽 Winner #2 gets one pig

🎟️ ONLY 1,000 TICKETS AVAILABLE!
$25 per ticket
🔥 OR 5 tickets for $100!

Your chance to bring home a Pooka Farms piggy AND support the seniors in our community? We call that a win-win. ❤️

Every ticket purchased supports Homer Senior Citizens, Inc. and the programs and services they provide to local seniors.

📩 Want tickets? Shoot us a message and we’ll hook you up!

Don’t wait too long — once those 1,000 tickets are gone, they’re gone! 🐷🎟️

08/27/2026

Only 2 Spots Left!!

🔥 BARREL CLINIC — RIDERS WANTED! 🔥

Ready to improve your riding, build a stronger connection with your horse, and learn skills that translate far beyond the barrel pattern?

Join Katy and Sarah for a hands-on Barrel Clinic focused on:

🐴 Rider biomechanics & balance
💪 Conditioning for horse and rider
🎯 Body control, position & effective cues
🔥 Barrel-focused drills and exercises
🏇 Skills you can take into ANY discipline

All riding levels are welcome! We will NOT be running full barrel patterns—this clinic is about building the foundation that makes everything else better.

📅 9:00 AM–approximately 3:00 PM
💲 $75 per rider
🐎 LIMITED TO 12 RIDERS!

Riders under 18 must wear a helmet. Kachemak Bay Equestrian Association membership is required, or a non-member day fee applies. You can join the day of the clinic.

We’ll kick things off with a riders’ meeting at 9:00 AM and then get to work, with plenty of breaks throughout the day for horses and riders.

🥗 We’re also planning a potluck lunch, so bring something to share!

🔥 ONLY 12 RIDER SPOTS AVAILABLE — reserve yours before we fill up!

Comment below or message me to register or get the KBEA membership application.

🐴 TAG your horse friends and SHARE this post! This clinic is great for barrel racers AND riders from other disciplines who want to improve their position, communication, and overall riding.

08/16/2026

Not every lesson is going to be easy.

Not every instructor is going to tell you what you want to hear. The good ones are going to tell you what you need to hear.

They’re going to tell you that it takes time. It takes patience. It takes consistency. And it doesn’t matter if you’re 8, 18, 38, or 68—the basics are still the basics, and good horsemanship is still good horsemanship.

Sometimes lessons are hard. Sometimes they make us frustrated. Sometimes they make us want to cry, throw our hands up, or wonder why we chose a sport that takes so much time, money, energy, and effort.

And then there are those lessons.

The ones where something finally clicks. Where you and your horse find that connection you’ve been working toward. Where you finish your ride smiling and think, “THIS. This is why I love it.”

But all of those lessons matter.

One of the biggest things we teach at Pooka Farms is that you have to ride the horse you have that day—not the horse you wanted to have, expected to have, or had yesterday.

Maybe today your horse is stiff. Maybe they’re distracted. Maybe they’re tired. Maybe you’re tired. Maybe the exercise you thought would take ten minutes takes the entire lesson.

That’s okay.

We can absolutely work toward bigger goals. Faster runs. Higher jumps. Better scores. Cleaner transitions. Stronger bodies. Better communication.

But we don’t get there by skipping the foundation or forcing today’s horse to be tomorrow’s horse.

These animals give us so much. They carry our goals, our frustrations, our mistakes, our learning, and sometimes quite literally our weight. We owe it to them to become better horsemen and women—not just better riders.

That applies at every level and in every discipline.

Sometimes doing right by your horse means slowing down.

Sometimes it means going back to basics.

Sometimes it means hearing something you didn’t want to hear.

And sometimes it means celebrating the heck out of one tiny improvement because you know how much work it took to get there.

Horses will humble you. They’ll challenge you. They’ll teach you patience whether you wanted to learn it or not.

And then, every once in a while, they give you that ride that reminds you exactly why you keep showing up.

That’s horsemanship. ❤️🐴

08/15/2026

Pooka Farms is excited to partner with Rocking J Ranch for a Barrel Racing Clinic on September 12 at Cottonwood Creek Horse Park!

This clinic is all about building better runs by creating better partnerships with our horses. We’re taking barrel racing beyond just running the pattern and digging into the fundamentals that can make a real difference for both horse and rider.

🐎 Rider biomechanics – how your position and movement impact your horse and your run
🐎 Breaking down your pattern and improving your technique
🐎 Conditioning your horse for strength, stamina, and recovery
🐎 Using dressage fundamentals to improve balance, collection, straightness, and responsiveness
🐎 Developing smoother, more controlled—and ultimately faster—runs

Whether you’re working toward faster times, trying to fix problems in your pattern, or simply want to better understand how to help your horse perform, this clinic is designed to give you practical tools you can take home and continue using.

📅 September 12
⏰ 9:00 AM start
📍 Cottonwood Creek Horse Park – Homer, Alaska
💲 $75 per rider

Space will be limited, so get your spot reserved!

📧 To register: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Better partners. Stronger horses. Faster runs. 🐎💨

08/15/2026

🐴✨ Pony Club Jump Night in Homer!✨🐴

What a great way to spend an evening — teaching Pony Club Jump Night right here in Homer! 🏇

There’s something pretty special about watching riders build confidence, challenge themselves, support each other, and have FUN with their horses. From finding the right rhythm to tackling the next fence, these nights are all about developing capable, confident riders and happy horses.

Pooka Farms is proud to support our local horse community and the next generation of equestrians. ❤️🐎

Here’s to good rides, great ponies, lots of learning, and maybe a few flying manes along the way!

07/26/2026

Looking for a fun way to spend time with your horse while building confidence and communication?

🐴 Pivo Lessons by Pooka Farms
📍 45-minute private lessons
💲 Only $30 per session

Whether you're just getting started or want to improve your horsemanship, our relaxed, supportive lessons are tailored to you and your horse.

✅ Groundwork
✅ Riding skills
✅ Confidence building
✅ Personalized instruction

Message Pooka Farms to schedule your lesson! We'd love to help you and your horse grow together. 🌾🐎