Ponies & Pipsqueaks

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Knights & Princesses - 11:30am
2023-08-13 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.

August 13 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!

Adventure Quest Summer Camp – 1/2 Day – August Session
2023-08-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
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.

Weekly Adventure Quests - 6-Week Session 4 - 10am
2023-08-20 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 4 - 11:30am
2023-08-20 11:30 - 12:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada

Field Trip - Pony Ride Package
2023-08-23 10:30 - 13:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Field Trip – Pony Ride Package

First 20 minutes – Review farm safety and visit with some horses in the barn.

Next 20 minutes – Learning to groom the ponies

Next 20 minutes – Learn to lead a pony

Next 20 minutes – Pony Rides (3 rounds each)

Last hour – Lunch and Castle Playtime

PLEASE NOTE: Our pony rides have a minimum age of 3 and maximum weight of 95lbs or height of 5 feet tall.

Weekly Adventure Quests - 6-Week Session 4 - 10am
2023-08-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-24 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.

Weekly Adventure Quests - 6-Week Session 4 - 11:30am
2023-08-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-09-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-09-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-09-17 11:30 - 12:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada

Meet a Unicorn - Groom & Ride
2023-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, 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
2023-10-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet a Unicorn - Groom & Ride
2023-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | 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. 45-60 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

Halloween on the Farm 10am - 12pm
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada
Show off your Halloween costume and join us for fun on the farm with Roddy the Pumpkin Elf!

We will start with a ghost hunt in the barn, followed by a visit with Roddy the Pumpkin Elf to tell you the tale of Halloweens past. We top off your visit with a craft, castle playtime, pony grooming and of course, a pony ride!

10:00am – 12:00pm (showtime at 10:20am) OR 2:00pm – 4:00pm (showtime at 2:20pm)

PLEASE NOTE: Sign in opens at 9:40am and closes at 10:20am. Please arrive before 2pm to sign a waiver.

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

Halloween on the Farm 2pm - 4pm
2023-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, BC, Canada
Show off your Halloween costume and join us for fun on the farm with Roddy the Pumpkin Elf!

We will start with a ghost hunt in the barn, followed by a visit with Roddy the Pumpkin Elf to tell you the tale of Halloweens past. We top off your visit with a craft, castle playtime, pony grooming and of course, a pony ride!

10:00am – 12:00pm (showtime at 10:20am) OR 2:00pm – 4:00pm (showtime at 2:20pm)

PLEASE NOTE: Sign in opens at 1:40am and closes at 2:20am. Please arrive before 2pm to sign a waiver.

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

Field Trip - Option 3
2023-11-05 10:00 - 11:20 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
First 5 minutes – Review farm safety.

Groups will be split into 2 groups to rotate between stations

Station 1 – Farm tour with horse markings scavenger hunt

Station 2 – Pony grooming lesson and a PONY RIDE (minimum age of 3, maximum height/weight of 5 feet tall or 95lbs)

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.

Milk and Cookies with Santa
2023-11-18 10:00 - 10:40, 2023-11-18 10:45 - 11:25 | BC
This magical experience starts with a barn tour with Mrs. Claus and Elf hunt. Enjoy some milk and cookies with Santa himself as Tessa Leena Photography captures the magical moments. Finish it all off with a pony ride! To make Santa’s visit even more special we ask you to fill in a questionnaire about your child when you register to refresh Santa’s memory on things that you’ve done this year and what he brought last year.

Program Details:

Up to 4 children

40 minutes in length

Barn Tour

20 minute mini photoshoot with Tessa Leena Photography

Includes 5 pictures (digital files). Additional files can be purchased for $20+GST

Chocolate chip cookies and 2% milk provided. (Please bring your own substitutes if dietary restrictions apply)

Pony ride (minimum age of 3, maximum weight of 100lbs.)

Sample Itinerary:

First 10 minutes – Barn tour and elf hunt

Next 20 minutes – Milk and cookies and Santa and mini photoshoot

Last 10 minutes – Pony ride (minimum age of 3 and maximum weight of 100lbs.)

Milk and Cookies with Santa
2023-11-18 11:30 - 12:10 | BC
This magical experience starts with a barn tour with Mrs. Claus and Elf hunt. Enjoy some milk and cookies with Santa himself as Tessa Leena Photography captures the magical moments. Finish it all off with a pony ride! To make Santa’s visit even more special we ask you to fill in a questionnaire about your child when you register to refresh Santa’s memory on things that you’ve done this year and what he brought last year.

Program Details:

Up to 4 children

40 minutes in length

Barn Tour

20 minute mini photoshoot with Tessa Leena Photography

Includes 5 pictures (digital files). Additional files can be purchased for $20+GST

Chocolate chip cookies and 2% milk provided. (Please bring your own substitutes if dietary restrictions apply)

Pony ride (minimum age of 3, maximum weight of 100lbs.)

Sample Itinerary:

First 10 minutes – Barn tour and elf hunt

Next 20 minutes – Milk and cookies and Santa

Last 10 minutes – Pony ride (minimum age of 3 and maximum weight of 100lbs.)
