Ponies & Pipsqueaks

Junior Pony Trainer - Sundays
2023-03-12 16:00 - 17:15, 2023-03-19 16:00 - 17:15, 2023-03-26 16:00 - 17:15, 2023-04-02 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Vancouver) | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
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. Available on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays.

Part Time Pony - Mondays
2023-03-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-03 16:00 - 17:00
Part Time Pony is the perfect fit for children 4 and up that have a true love for horses. Throughout this program children will learn the responsibility and care ponies require while they develop a bond with some of our wonderful pony herd.

Junior Pony Trainer - Mondays
2023-03-13 17:00 - 18:15, 2023-03-20 17:00 - 18:15, 2023-03-27 17:00 - 18:15, 2023-04-03 17:00 - 18:15
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. Available on Sundays, Mondays and Fridays.

Pony Therapy
2023-03-14 10:00 - 11:00
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).

Girl Guides - 2nd Woodwyn Sparks
2023-03-15 17:00 - 18:30
Field Trip for 2nd Woodwyn Sparks

Sample Itinerary:

First 10 minutes – Barn Tour, meet the horses

Next 20 minutes – Pony Grooming Lesson

Next 10 minutes – Transform ponies into Unicorns

Next 20 minutes – Learn to lead a pony

Last 15-30 minutes – Castle playtime

Please ask parents to arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign a waiver. You are welcome to extend the visit to 6:30 if you would like.

Girl Guides - 2nd Woodwyn Sparks
2023-03-15 17:00 - 19:00
Picture frame craft and printed picture with pony

Part Time Pony - Fridays
2023-03-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-07 16:00 - 17:00

Junior Pony Trainer - Fridays
2023-03-17 17:00 - 18:15, 2023-03-24 17:00 - 18:15, 2023-03-31 17:00 - 18:15, 2023-04-07 17:00 - 18:15

Part Time Pony - Sundays
2023-03-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-02 15:00 - 16:00

Adventure Quest March Break Camp - 1/2 Day
2023-03-20 09:00 - 12:00
Start Date:

Adventure Quest Summer Camps are a great way to introduce children to ponies. This 5 day program, is structured for children 4-7, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

Adventure Quest March Break Camp - Full Day
2023-03-20 09:00 - 15:00
Start Date:

Adventure Quest Summer Camps are a great way to introduce children to ponies. This 5 day program, is structured for children 4-8, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

After camp care available – select either Full Day Camp ticket OR Full Day WITH After Camp Care ticket below.

Adventure Quest March Break Camp – Full Day
2023-03-20 09:00 - 15:00
March 20 -24, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Adventure Quest Summer Camps are a great way to introduce children to ponies. This 5 day program, is structured for children 4-8, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

After camp care available – select either Full Day Camp ticket OR Full Day WITH After Camp Care ticket below.

Pony Playtime!
2023-03-20 10:00 - 12:00
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.
