Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Vikings - 11:30am
2023-06-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

June 4 is 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 - 6-Week Session 2 - 10am
2023-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada
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.

To view the dates in this session, click the “Event Series” link above.

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Cowboys & Cowgirls - 10:00am
2023-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

June 11th is Cowboys and Cowgirls! 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!

Weekly Adventure Quests - 6-Week Session 2 - 11:30am
2023-06-11 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-06-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-06-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-07-02 11:30 - 12:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Cowboys & Cowgirls - 11:30am
2023-06-11 11:30 - 12:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Group Pony Therapy
2023-06-15 10:30 - 11:30 | 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).

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Pony Patrol - 10:00am
2023-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

June 18th is Pony Patrol! Fireworks have scared all the neighbourhood kitties and now they stuck in the trees. Only the bravest of the brave, the Pony Patrol can save the day!

Pony Playtime!
2023-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
This flexible, drop-in program is designed to offer farm fun on a toddlers schedule. Whether your child wants to groom the ponies, play in the castle, help with barn chores or simply pet one of the barn cats, Pony Playtime is tailored to what your child is drawn to on any given day. Parents and caregivers will also enjoy a chance to take a break from the real world and enjoy a little farm life while getting to know our lovely herd of rescue ponies.

*Please note this program does NOT include pony rides.

Field Trip - School Group Package
2023-06-20 09:00 - 11:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
First 20 minutes – Review farm safety and pony trick demo.

Group will be split into 3 smaller groups to rotate through 3 stations

Station 1 – Farm tour with horse markings scavenger hunt

Station 2 – Pony grooming lesson and leading lesson

Station 3 – Castle playtime and games

Pony Therapy - 1-3 Participants
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet the Ponies - Private Class
2023-06-28 11:00 - 11:45 | 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

Maximum weight of 95lbs, maximum height of 5 feet tall

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

1 Day Camp
2023-06-30 09:00 - 15:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
1 Day Camp is great way to spend a day off of school! This fun filled day will be the perfect combination of pony time, learning and creating!

Please note, there is NO riding in this program.

After Camp Care available from 3pm – 5pm

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Knights & Princesses - 10:00am
2023-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

July 2 is Knights and Princesses! An evil wizard has put a curse on the kingdom! Our trusty steads have been transformed into unicorns and we must go on a knightly quest to save the day!

Weekly Adventure Quests - 6-Week Session 3 - 10am
2023-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada
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.

To view the dates in this session, click the “see all” link above.

Weekly Adventure Quests - 6-Week Session 3 - 11:30am
2023-07-09 11:30 - 12:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada

Field Trip - Group Package
2023-07-13 12:30 - 14:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
First 5 minutes – Review farm safety.

Next 35 minutes – Picnic Lunch

Group will be split into 2 groups to rotate through 2 stations

Station 1 – Farm tour with horse markings scavenger hunt (approx. 40 minutes)

Station 2 – Pony grooming lesson and leading lesson (approx. 40 minutes)

Field Trip - Option 2
2023-07-13 12:30 - 14:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Picnic Time

First 5 minutes – Review farm safety.

Groups will be split into smaller groups of 10-15 to rotate through activity stations

Station 1 – Farm tour with horse markings scavenger hunt

Station 2 – Pony grooming lesson and learn to lead a pony

Please note: A waiver must be signed for each child. Please find a download link in your confirmation email to send to parents and guardians.

Weekly Adventure Quests - 6-Week Session 3 - 10am
2023-07-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada

Weekly Adventure Quests - 6-Week Session 3 - 11:30am
2023-07-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-07-23 11:30 - 12:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Cowboys & Cowgirls - 10:00am
2023-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

July 23rd is Cowboys and Cowgirls! 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!

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Cowboys & Cowgirls - 11:30am
2023-07-23 11:30 - 12:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Field Trip - Option 4 - Deluxe Package
2023-07-25 11:15 - 14:45 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
11:15 – 11:45 – Lunch in picnic area

First 5 minutes – Review farm safety.

Groups will be split into groups of 10-15 to rotate through activity stations

Station 1 – Farm tour with horse markings scavenger hunt

Station 2 – Pony grooming lesson, learn to lead pony and a PONY RIDE

Station 3 – Pony Photobooth and picture frame craft (printed photo and painted frame for each child)

Station 4 – Castle playtime and games

Please note: A waiver must be signed for each child. Please find a download link in your confirmation email to send to parents and guardians.
