Follyfoot Farm

                                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
        Follyfoot Farm is a small horse farm located in beautiful Metchosin just 25 minutes from Victoria. With the Galloping Goose regional trail literally in our back yard and access to many other trails and the nearby beaches, it is horseback riding and people heaven. Follyfoot is currently home to eight horses, four ponies, two cats and three dogs.

Nicole grew up as a horse crazy kid in Wales riding and reading everything she could. Moving to Canada in 1981, Nicole rode western for three years and started her first horse. Life and university took her away from horses until one fateful day at the Saanich Fair, she realized what had been missing from her life for far too long. With 20 years of experience with horses, Nicole has experienced a little bit of everything.  From the British Pony Club and gymkhanas to the hunter/jumper world, eventing, trail riding and wilderness guide training.

Unfortunately, for the pocketbook, Nicole has a bit of a soft spot for animals in need. Consequently, several of the animals here were once, or are ongoing, rehabilitation cases. Nothing brings Nicole more happiness than watching animals thrive under proper nutrition, care and love.

Nicole is a CHA certified english and western instructor and an Equine Canada Rider Level 8.  Her experience, friendly nature and sense of humour make her a fun, safe and knowledgeable teacher. With an all weather riding ring with lights and a heated tack room/lounge, Follyfoot Farm is a friendly and comfortable riding stable. Whether you would like to learn how to ride, further your skills in dressage or jumping or would just like to learn how to take a horse out on a safe and enjoyable trail ride, solid equitation basics and intermediate skills are taught. Both english and western tack are available.

 When I can't ride anymore, I shall keep horses as long as I can hobble along with a bucket and wheelbarrow. When I can't hobble, I shall roll my wheelchair out by the fence of the field where my horses graze, and watch them. ~Monica Dickens