Ponies & Pipsqueaks

Pony Therapy
2025-07-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-25 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
2025-07-11 10:00 - 22:45, 2025-07-25 10:00 - 22:45 | 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 Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Fridays
2025-07-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-25 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

Meet the Ponies - Groom & Ride
2025-07-12 12:00 - 12:45, 2025-07-19 12:00 - 12:45 | 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 the Ponies - Groom & Ride - Sundays
2025-07-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-07-20 10:00 - 10:45 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet the Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Sundays
2025-07-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Pony Adventure Quests - 6-Week Session 2
2025-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Start Date:

Session 1 – July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17

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 ages 3.5 +, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

Costumes provided.

Pony Adventure - 1 Time Experience - Vikings - 1:00pm
2025-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

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

Pony Adventure - 1 Time Experience - Cowboys & Cowgirls - 1:00pm
2025-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

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!

Part Time Pony
2025-07-13 14:30 - 15:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Start Date:

Program Dates: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17

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
2025-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 | 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 Adventure Summer Camp - 1/2 Day - MORNING
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-07-18 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Start Date:

Program Dates: July 14 – 18

Pony Adventure Summer Camp is a great way to introduce children to ponies. This 5 day program, is structured for children 4+, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

Pony Adventure Summer Camp - Full Day
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-07-18 15:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Pony Adventure Summer Camps are a great way to introduce children to ponies. This 5 day program, is structured for children 5+, 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 Adventure - 1 Time Experience - Pony Patrol - 1:00pm
2025-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

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!
2025-07-20 16:00 - 17:30 | the Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Road, Saanich, Brit, 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 a Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Mondays
2025-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet the Ponies – Groom & Ride - Wednesdays
2025-07-23 10:00 - 10:45 | BC
Program Details:

Helmet provided

Ages 3+

Approx. 40-45 minutes in length

Max. 4 children/class

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
2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Christmas in July!
2025-07-25 08:00 - 2025-08-31 00:00 | BC
Early registration is open for Christmas on the Farm!

Register before August 31st, 2025 and lock in 2024 prices.

See what our visitors have been saying:

Shiona
Verified Visitor to Ponies & Pipsqueaks

5/5

Santa and the elves were absolutely lovely, and our family enjoyed our inaugural Christmas trip to the farm.

4 months ago

Christmas on the Farm

Emily Stark
Verified Visitor to Ponies & Pipsqueaks

5/5

The Santa experience is so great!

4 months ago

Christmas on the Farm

Patrick
Verified Visitor to Ponies & Pipsqueaks

5/5

It was a wonderful experience for both our grandchildren particularly the younger one who has experienced some health issues so this was a very welcome respite. This is their 3rd visit to Santa on the farm and each visit has been enjoyed enormously. Thoroughly recommend.

4 months ago

Christmas on the Farm

Alycia Deane-Gray
Verified Visitor to Ponies & Pipsqueaks

5/5

We had an absolutely magical time at Ponies and Pipsqueaks! The staff were knowledgeable, attentive, and made safety a clear priority — all while staying wonderfully in character as elves, Mrs. Claus, and Santa straight from the North Pole.
My daughter had such an incredible experience, and the care taken to create a fun, immersive, and well-run event truly showed. It was thoughtfully organized, engaging for children, and full of holiday magic. We’re already looking forward to the next event and can’t wait to come back!

4 months ago

Christmas on the Farm

Rey D.
Verified Visitor to Ponies & Pipsqueaks

5/5

4 months ago

Christmas on the Farm

Stephen Kelly
Verified Visitor to Ponies & Pipsqueaks

5/5

Santa and the Elves were great...Mrs. Claus, too! The snow was great, Santa was funny yet warm. All in all, my little girl really enjoyed it very much (and she is special needs, so even more important). The Elves helping her off the pony were wonderful:)

4 months ago

Christmas on the Farm

Tween Time - 1 Time Visit - July
2025-07-25 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 2025 dates): $216.00/child – 20% savings!
