Pony Therapy
2024-05-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Pony therapy has been shown to help lower stress levels, promote serotonin production, cut anxiety, and reduce high blood pressure. Research has shown that simply petting an animal lowers the stress hormone cortisol , while the social interaction between people and the ponies actually increases levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin (the same hormone that bonds mothers to babies).

Availability

Pony therapy is available at our location, Monday – Friday at the following times:

10:00am – 11:00am

11:00am – 12:00pm

12:00pm – 1:00pm

The barn is wheelchair and walker accessible and we supply blankets for extra warmth in colder months. *Please note bathroom facilities on the farm are a traditional outhouse that unfortunately is not large enough to be wheelchair accessible.

Cost:

$125.00 – up to 5 participants

$150.00 – up to 10 participants

$175.00 – up to 15 participants

$200.00 – up to 20 participants

Meet the Ponies - Groom & Ride - Fridays
2024-05-20 12:00 - 12:45, 2024-05-27 12:00 - 12:45 | BC
Program Details:

Ages 3+

Approx. 40-45 minutes in length

Max. 4 children/class

Helmet provided

Sample Itinerary For Meet The Ponies

First 10 minutes – Barn tour, fit helmet

Next 15 minutes – Learn to groom pony, names and uses for different brushes

Next 10 minutes – Pony ride (4 rounds/child)

Last 5 minutes – Feed treats

Meet the Ponies - Groom & Ride
2024-05-20 13:00 - 13:45 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Program Details:

Ages 3+

Approx. 40-45 minutes in length

Max. 4 children/class

Helmet provided

Sample Itinerary For Meet The Ponies

First 10 minutes – Barn tour, fit helmet

Next 15 minutes – Learn to groom pony, names and uses for different brushes

Next 10 minutes – Pony ride

Last 5 minutes – Feed treats

Meet a Unicorn - Groom & Ride
2024-05-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Do you have a unicorn obsessed kiddo?

Our Meet a Unicorn program is a great way to introduce children to the responsibilities of ponies and experience their first ride in the most magical way!

Program Details:

Ages 3+

Approx. 50-60 minutes in length depending on group size

Up to 4 children/class

Helmet provided

Sample Itinerary For Meet a Unicorn

First 10 minutes – Barn tour, fit helmet

Next 15 minutes – Learn to groom unicorn, names and uses for different brushes

Next 10 minutes – Braid and decorate unicorn with flowers and bows!

Next 15 minutes – Pony rides (4 rounds/child)

Last 5 minutes – Feed treats

Meet a Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Wednesdays
2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Birthday Party
2024-05-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 18:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
The most memorable birthday parties involve ponies! Choose from any of the Ponies and Pipsqueaks themes and let us do all the work!

Our pony party packages can accommodate up to 8 children. Costumes are adjustable to accommodate most children up to 10 years old. We have packages for older groups as well.

PLEASE NOTE: Our minimum age to ride is 3 years old. Our ponies have a maximum rider weight of 95 lbs or 5 feet tall.

$399.50 up to 8 children (January – March)

Birthday Party
2024-05-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
The most memorable birthday parties involve ponies! Choose from any of the Ponies and Pipsqueaks themes and let us do all the work!

Our pony party packages can accommodate up to 8 children. Costumes are adjustable to accommodate most children up to 10 years old. We have packages for older groups as well.

PLEASE NOTE: Our minimum age to ride is 3 years old. Our ponies have a maximum rider weight of 95 lbs. or 5 feet tall.

Birthday Party
2024-05-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
The most memorable birthday parties involve ponies! Choose from any of the Ponies and Pipsqueaks themes and let us do all the work!

Our pony party packages can accommodate up to 8 children. Costumes are adjustable to accommodate most children up to 10 years old. We have packages for older groups as well.

Times:

1:00pm – 3:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: Our minimum age to ride is 3 years old. Our ponies have a maximum rider weight of 95 lbs. or 5 feet tall.

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Vikings
2024-05-26 15:30 - 16:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Costumes, ponies, adventure quests and endless possibilities!

Ponies and Pipsqueaks Adventure Quest Programs are a great way to introduce children to ponies. We are now offering this amazing experience in a 1-time experience for those who can’t join us for our 6-week sessions! This program is structured for children 3.5-7, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

It’s Viking Day! Baby dragons are lost in the woods! Only the brave Vikings will be able to return them safely to their nests!

Weekly Adventure Quests - 7-Week Session 2
2024-05-26 15:30 - 16:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada
Start Date:

Session 2 – May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7

Costumes, ponies, adventure quests and endless possibilities!

Ponies and Pipsqueaks Adventure Quest Programs are a great way to introduce children to ponies. This 6 week program is structured for children 3.5-7, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

Costumes provided.

Pony Fit
2024-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Are you an animal lover that is looking to get more steps in? Great news! Our ponies are people lovers that also need to get their steps in!

This laid back program is an opportunity to get to know our rescue herd, understand their individual care needs, help them stay in shape and mentally stimulated!

Dates:

Mondays 10am – 12pm

Sample of Activities:

Rehabs/physios

Exercise (walks, on property and off)

Grooming/ bathing

Horsemanship training using a variety of techniques

Developing an understanding for pony behaviour through hands on experience

Trust building exercises

Clicker and trick training

1st Woodwyn Embers Field Trip
2024-05-28 18:15 - 19:45 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
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Tween Time - 1 Time Visit
2024-05-31 18:30 - 20:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Tween Time is a youth group style program with hands on pony time, creative projects and time to just be yourself!

Program Details:

1 Friday/month

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Ages 10 – 13

1 time visits or annual memberships

Cost:

1 Time Visit: $30/child

Membership (all 2024 dates): $168.00/child – 20% savings!

Unicorn Ball with Rapunzel and Ariel
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

You are cordially invited to the Ponies and Pipsqueaks UNICORN BALL in celebration of the annual royal visits of Princesses: Rapunzel and Ariel!

Wear your best gown and join the Princesses for a sing-along and interactive story. Each guest will have an opportunity for a professional photo with the princesses, castle playtime, a craft, unicorn grooming and a unicorn ride!

10:00am – 12:00pm (showtime at 10:20am)

PLEASE NOTE: Sign in opens at 9:40am and closes at 10:20am. Please arrive before 10am to sign a waiver.

CLOSE TOED SHOES MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE ON THE PROPERTY. THIS INCLUDES PARENTS AND SPECTATORS.

Cost: $59.50/child $12/adult

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Cowboys & Cowgirls
2024-06-02 15:30 - 16:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Costumes, ponies, adventure quests and endless possibilities!

Ponies and Pipsqueaks Adventure Quest Programs are a great way to introduce children to ponies. We are now offering this amazing experience in a 1-time experience for those who can’t join us for our 6-week sessions! This program is structured for children 3.5-7, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

It’s Cowboys and Cowgirls day! The first skill every cowboy or cowgirl must learn is how to rope a cow! After a little practice we will grab our ponies and head out on the range to round up the cattle!

Junior Pony Trainer
2024-06-02 17:00 - 18:15 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Strat Date:

Program Dates:

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, September 8, 15, 22

Junior Pony Trainer is a class designed for older kids with or without prior horse or pony experience. Each child will be paired with one of our unique rescue ponies so they will continue to grow the bond and trust between them. This program will include lessons in patience, perseverance, compassion and understanding as your child learns what motivates each different pony and experience the many rewards of working with rescue animals.
