Event Phone: 403.408.7674
Mother’s Day Picnic with Ponies
A relaxing lead-line pony event for all ages. Includes a Mother’s Day gift making activity.
Moms are BUSY. And she’s thrilled to be honored on this weekend but maybe she’d like something simple and relaxing…if so this event is for her and the pony lovers.
Pack a picnic, bring the camera and come stroll around our beautiful tree pasture at your own pace with your lead line pony (no riding / no experience necessary).
There will be picnic blankets at strategic areas for your family to relax, eat and enjoy your mom and your pony. Little buckets will be available with brushes for the kids to groom their pony and braid manes.
A rustic photo area will be available for your family. There is no extra cost, just allow one of our workers to help you get organized with your pony and to help take your photo with your camera.
There are no challenges, games or goals. Just take an hour to relax with your family and enjoy a little equine therapy.
Mother’s Day Gift Activity:
Once your family has wandered back to return your pony you’ll then head over to the bunkhouse where your child will put together a lovely organic Mother’s Day gift using all natural products gathered from the ranch and the ponies!
Mom’s are encouraged to once again sit back, relax and enjoy the giggles! Allow one of our workers to help the children put together their gift for you. Maybe get dad to check out the old Cook Stove for coffee, tea and/or a sweet dessert. (Cash Only / Self Serve)
Costs:
- Registration is $25 which reserves one pony for an adult and a child (includes one Mother’s Day gift for child to build).
- Additional family members (including grandparents) are $5 at the gate (Babes 18 months and younger are free)
- Additional spots at the Mother’s Day crafting table can be registered for $5 per child.
Total HorsePlay time for this event could range from 1.5 to 2 hrs, however your welcome to stay longer and enjoy.
Dates & Times:
- Friday at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
- Saturday at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm.
There are no upcoming dates for this event.
Venue: Location
Venue Phone: 587.394.7674
Address:
Description:
HorsePlay! at Big Rock Ranch (est. 1885), is a 140+ yr old family owned ranch located just 12 minutes SW of the town of Okotoks, AB.
Note: In Google Maps, you can just type in Big Rock Ranch or HorsePlay! Ranch Adventures.
DIRECTIONS
From Okotoks:
- Take highway 7 heading west towards Diamond Valley. You’ll see the Big Rock Erratic and then take the next turn South (left) on 64th street.
- Look for the ‘HorsePlay / Big Rock Ranch’ sign on the West (right) side of the road. (If you go past the 434th Ave intersection you’ve gone too far.)
- Drive straight past several white farm buildings and park by the white building with the HorsePlay sign in the window.
From Calgary: Follow the signs to Okotoks and Diamond Valley. You can either drive through Okotoks or go via Aldersyde to get to highway 7. Then follow the Okotoks instructions listed above.
From High River:
- Take highway 543 heading west towards Hartell and Longview.
- Turn North (right) on 64th street.
- Go past 434th Ave and take the first turn West (left) into a wide driveway. There is a big ‘HorsePlay / Big Rock Ranch’ sign.
- Drive straight past several white farm buildings and park by the white building with the HorsePlay sign in the window.
From Black Diamond/Turner Valley:
- Take highway 22 heading South towards Longview.
- Turn East onto 434th Ave (heading towards the MD dump).
- Turn North (left) on 64th street and then take the first turn left again into a wide driveway. (There is a big ‘HorsePlay / Big Rock Ranch’ sign.)
- Drive straight past several white farm buildings and park by the white building with the HorsePlay sign in the window.