Ponies & Pipsqueaks

Meet the Ponies - Groom & Ride - Saturdays
2026-08-15 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Vancouver) | 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
2026-08-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 10:45 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Unicorn Tea Party - 10:00am
2026-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
This package is custom made for the ultimate little princess! Your visit starts with a shop through our Costume Boutique to select the perfect ball gown and accessories. Once your outfit is just right it’s off to meet your Unicorn guest. Together you can share some treats and discuss the days hottest topics while our amazing photographer, Tessa Leena Photography captures the magical moments. Finished your tea? Time for a unicorn ride to complete this dream come true!

Meet the Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Sundays
2026-08-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-23 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

Unicorn Tea Party - 11:30am
2026-08-16 11:30 - 12:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Unicorn Tea Party - 1:00pm
2026-08-16 13:00 - 14:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Unicorn Tea Party - 2:30pm
2026-08-16 14:30 - 15:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Pony Adventure Summer Camp - 1/2 Day - MORNING
2026-08-17 09:00 - 2026-08-21 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Program Dates: August 17 – 21

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
2026-08-17 09:00 - 2026-08-21 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 Therapy
2026-08-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-28 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
2026-08-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-24 12:00 - 13:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet the Ponies – Groom & Ride - Wednesdays
2026-08-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-08-26 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
2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet the Ponies - Groom & Ride - Fridays
2026-08-21 10:00 - 22:45, 2026-08-28 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
2026-08-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-28 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

The Unicorn Ball with Elsa and Anna - 10:00am - 12:00pm
2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

You are cordially invited to the Ponies and Pipsqueaks UNICORN BALL in celebration of the annual royal visits of Princesses Elsa and Anna!

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

PLEASE NOTE: Sign in opens at 9:40am and closes at 10:10am. Please arrive a few minutes early to sign a waiver.

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

The Unicorn Ball with Elsa and Anna - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2026-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

You are cordially invited to the Ponies and Pipsqueaks UNICORN BALL in celebration of the annual royal visits of Princesses Elsa and Anna!

2:00pm – 4:00pm (showtime at 2:20pm)

PLEASE NOTE: Sign in opens at 1:40pm and closes at 2:10pm. Please arrive a few minutes early to park and sign in.

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