Ponies & Pipsqueaks

Part Time Pony
2024-07-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Start Date:

Program Dates: July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8, 15, 22 **NO CLASS SEPTEMBER 1**

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.

Pony Fit
2024-07-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-12 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

Pony Therapy
2024-07-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-14 10:00 - 13:00 | 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
2024-07-29 12:00 - 12:45, 2024-08-05 12:00 - 12:45, 2024-08-12 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 a Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Wednesdays
2024-07-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | 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

Birthday Party
2024-08-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-10 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)

Equine Assisted Learning Session
2024-08-03 15:30 - 17:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
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Meet a Unicorn - Groom & Ride
2024-08-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Birthday Party
2024-08-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-11 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
2024-08-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-11 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 - Safari
2024-08-04 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 7-week sessions! This program is structured for children 3.5-7, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

It’s Safari Day! An important part to keeping the forest safe and healthy is researching and documenting it. Our Ponies and Pipsqueaks Research Team is in charge of taking an inventory of the jungle to see how many animals live there. Watch out for lions!

Adventure Quest - 1 Time Experience - Knights & Princesses
2024-08-04 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 7-week sessions! This program is structured for children 3.5-7, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

It’s Knights and Princesses day! 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!

Pony Playtime!
2024-08-05 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.

Meet the Ponies - Private Class
2024-08-12 13:00 - 13:45 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
