Ponies & Pipsqueaks

Meet the Ponies - Groom & Ride - Fridays
2026-06-26 10:00 - 22:45, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 22:45 (America/Vancouver) | 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
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-03 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 - Saturdays
2026-06-27 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-07-04 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
2026-06-28 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-07-05 10:00 - 10:45 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet the Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Sundays
2026-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-05 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Sing-Along with Cowboy Cam
2026-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Kick off summer break with fun on the farm!

Sing along with Cowboy Cam to all the classics and learn a new tune or 2!

After the show enjoy:

Pony Rides (minimum age of 3, maximum weight of 135lbs, height of 5’4″)

Pony Grooming

Castle Playtime

Craft

All funds raised support our pony sa

Pony Adventure - 1 Time Experience - Safari - 3:30pm
2026-06-28 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 4-week sessions! This program is structured for children 3.5+, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

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!

Pony Therapy
2026-06-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-10 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 a Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Mondays
2026-06-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet the Ponies – Groom & Ride - Wednesdays
2026-07-01 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-07-08 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

Unicorn Photo Booth
2026-07-01 10:00 - 16:00 | BC
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Meet a Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Wednesdays
2026-07-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Kids Night Out
2026-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Parents need ‘me’ time and kids deserve a night out too. Ponies and Pipsqueaks has the solution!

Kids Night Out is a hands-on program that combines creativity and horses while offering parents 2 hour of kid free time!

Part Time Pony
2026-07-05 15:00 - 16:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Start Date:

Program Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26

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.

Private Lead Line Lesson - Session 3
2026-07-05 16:30 - 17:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Start Date:

Program Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26

Some children seem to be born horse lovers but most barns do not offer lessons until 8 years old. Our pony lead line lessons are a great way to build even the youngest of riders confidence.

Program Details

Ages 4+

Up to 1 hour in length

Private, one on one instruction

Helmet provided

Sample Itinerary for Lead Line Lessons

First 20 minutes – Learn to lead pony from paddock, groom and tack up pony

Next 20 minutes – lead line riding lesson focusing on posture and seat, learning aids, transitions and steering. Instructor will have contact with pony throughout lesson.

Last 20 minutes – Untack, cool down, groom, return pony to paddock and sweep and put tack away.

Pony Adventure Summer Camp - 1/2 Day - MORNING
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Program Dates: July 6 – 10

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
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 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.
