Pony Play

Recommended for the younger children ages 3 to 5.

This is a seven week outdoor pony play, designed to give families special one-on-one time with their very own pony.

An instructor will introduce you and your child to your pony and while you are enjoying the horses at your own comfortable pace, you’ll learn horsie basics such as how to brush and comb your pony, pick up their little feet and comb manes and tails.  Together with your child, you will learn basic lead-line skills to take your child on a lovely guided pony ride around the ranch.

Every week you will be leading your pony on natural trails around the ranch, touring the home ranch pastures, visiting cows, barn owls and enjoy other ranch surprises!

Class is one hour in duration and then families are welcome to enjoy the ranch play area and the other small animals.

 Class selection:

 

Other information:

  • Child must wear their own helmet, wear long pants, either rubber boots or cowboy boots and appropriate layers for the weather.
  • Parents, aunties, uncles as well as grandparents have always been encouraged to participate (just one non-sharing child per pony).
  • The bunkhouse has a baby changing station, kitchenette and a small lounge.
  • The Pony Play paddock is wheelchair and stroller friendly.

HorsePlay Merchandise can also be pre-ordered and set aside for pick-up!

 

 

HorsePlay operates out of Big Rock Ranch (est. 1885) which is a busy privately owned, 5th generation, working ranch and home and as such, visitation for HorsePlay is by appointment only (or of course, if you’re joining us on the day and time of your registered class).  For more information and directions, please go to the Location page.

  • The bunkhouse has a baby changing station, kitchenette and a small lounge.
  • The ranch bunkhouse has juice boxes, water and pop, as well as pre-packaged granola bars and chips on site at minimal cost if kids get hungry.
  • Staff are certified in standard first aid and CPR.
  • Please don’t feed the ponies treats without permission.
  • Parents, aunties, uncles as well as grandparents are welcome to come hang out and walk with us (just one non-sharing child per pony).
  • The bunkhouse has a baby changing station, kitchenette and a small lounge.
  • The Pony Play tie-up pen is wheelchair and stroller friendly.