Ponies & Pipsqueaks

Meet the Ponies - Groom & Ride - Fridays
2026-09-04 10:00 - 22:45, 2026-09-11 10:00 - 22:45, 2026-09-18 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
2026-09-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-18 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
2026-09-05 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-09-12 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-09-19 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
2026-09-06 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-09-20 10:00 - 10:45 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet the Unicorn - Groom & Ride - Sundays
2026-09-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Pony Therapy
2026-09-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-18 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
2026-09-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Meet the Ponies – Groom & Ride - Wednesdays
2026-09-09 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-09-16 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
2026-09-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada

Pony Playtime!
2026-09-13 15:30 - 17:00 | 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.

Adult tickets are required.

Pony Adventure - Groom, Ride & Quest - Session 2
2026-09-20 15:30 - 16:30 | The Briar Patch Farm, 6044 Oldfield Rd, Saanich, BC, V9E 2J4, Canada
Start Date:

Session 1 – September 20, 27, October 4, 11

Costumes, ponies, adventure quests and endless possibilities!

Ponies and Pipsqueaks Adventure Quest Programs are a great way to introduce children to ponies. This 4 week program is structured for children ages 3.5 +, incorporating imagination play and pony rides.

Costumes provided.

Pony Adventure - 1 Time Experience - Cowboys & Cowgirls - 3:30pm
2026-09-20 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.

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!
