Event Phone: 587.394.7674

Pony Play (Fri @ 10)

Recommended for the younger children ages 2.5 to 4.

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

An instructor will introduce you and your child to a pony that matches in size, and while enjoying the horses at your own comfortable pace, kids will learn and pick up on the important horsie basics.  They will get to brush and comb their pony, learn about their little hooves, how to get on and off, and balance in the saddle.  Together with your child you will learn basic lead-line skills to take your child on a lovely guided pony rides around the ranch.  This is a fantastic introductory class for tiny humans to gain their confidence around these beautiful little equines.  Parents also enjoy leading and walk their child and pony over, through and under fun obstacles as we tour the home ranch pastures, visit cows, barn owls and enjoy other seasonal surprises!

Note: Due to the family friendly nature of our program and the shortness of the series our classes DO run during the statutory holidays.

Cost: $325 for 1 adult & 1 child.  Have a tiny child that you want to pack along in a snuggy? No problem. The instructor or another qualified handler is also available to book an additional child with an additional pony.  Please just register for the appropriate ticket.

❗ Please read our Purchase Agreement & Code of Conduct page prior to registration.

❗ Please download an ‘Acknowledgement & Release Form’ to print out and sign.  This needs to accompany your child when you sign in on the first day.

What to wear:

  • Dress in layers depending on the forecast and please ensure your child wears long pants or leggings.  If chilly, kids in snow pants to keep legs warm in the saddle is the way to go.
  • We encourage footwear with a heel, such as wear rubber boots or cowboy boots, however young kids often prefer to cling with their legs rather than use stirrups, and we are ok with that.
  • If possible, please wear cowboy boots, or winter boots with a heal and warm socks. No open toed shoes allowed.
  • A properly fitted helmet. Please ensure helmets fit and that hair is flat (no braids or ponytails) so that helmet fits snug against the head.

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

HorsePlay is based out of Big Rock Ranch (est. 1885), just 12 minutes SW of Okotoks.  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.

Upcoming Dates

  • 09
    May
    Pony Play (Fri @ 10) Spring'25

    1 hr starts @ 10 am May 9

    Location
    10:00 am
    -
    11:00 am
  • 02
    May
    Fri PP Merch

    8:00 am
    -
    5:00 pm
Details Price Qty
Fri @ 10 PP - Parentedshow details + $341.25 CAD  ea 
Fri @ 10 PP - Handler Neededshow details + $341.25 CAD  ea 
HorsePlay Capsshow details + $26.25 CAD  ea 
Toddler T-Shirtshow details + $17.75 CAD  ea 
Stickersshow details + $3.15 CAD  ea 
HorsePlay Water Bottleshow details + $18.90 CAD  ea 

Venue:  

Venue Phone: 587.394.7674

Address:
418215 64 St W, Okotoks Alberta T1S, Canada

Description:

HorsePlay! Ranch Adventures is based out of Big Rock Ranch (est. 1885), a 130+ yr old family owned ranch located SW of the town of Okotoks, AB.

 

DIRECTIONS

HorsePlay! at Big Rock Ranch is just 12 minutes SW of Okotoks (3 min South of the Big Rock erratic).

 

 

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.