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Bessy Bell Stables

Stables tucked away in the peaceful countryside just outside Newtownstewart.

13/11/2026

Those were the days🙈

🍜🐴 THE UNOFFICIAL FUEL OF EVERY 90s HORSEY KID.

POT NOODLE. Basically the official lunch of every 90s horsey child. 😂

Forget fancy lunches and meal deals.

If you grew up at the stables in the 90s, lunch was a Pot Noodle made with boiling water from a kettle in a tack room that probably hadn’t been cleaned since 1987.

You’d sit on an upturned bucket, freezing cold, covered in mud, with hay stuck to your jumper and hands that hadn’t seen soap since breakfast.

The little plastic fork was absolutely useless, the noodles were either still crunchy or swimming in water, and somehow it was the best meal you’d ever eaten.

No phones. No fancy yard cafés. No sitting indoors watching telly.

Just ponies, your yard mates, a Pot Noodle and absolutely nowhere else you’d rather be.

And the mad thing is… we’d probably all still eat one now for the nostalgia alone. 😂

🍜 WHO REMEMBERS POT NOODLE LUNCHES AT THE YARD? AND MORE IMPORTANTLY… WHAT FLAVOUR WERE YOU? 👇

If you grew up smelling of a muck heap, surviving on Pot Noodles and spending every spare minute at the stables, you’re definitely one of us. 🐴❤️

👉 Follow Horsey unfiltered for more memories from the good old days.

12/11/2026

07/11/2026

A great program🤩

11/08/2026

🐴✨ ONE STABLE NOW AVAILABLE ✨🐴

Bessy Bell Stables is a small, private and friendly yard, tucked away in the peaceful countryside just 2.5 miles from Newtownstewart. 🌿🤎

🏇 Facilities include:

• Spacious stables with auto drinkers
• Wash bay
• Secure tack room
• Feed & storage room
• All-weather turnout on hardstanding
• Grass field turnout
• Outdoor arena with floodlights & jumps
• Private lanes for hacking
• Quiet roads on the outskirts of the forest.

🐴 Also available onsite:
• Weekly riding lessons with a qualified coach
• Opportunities to join schooling days
• Regular visits from farriers, vets, dentists, physios & clipping services

✨ Livery packages can be tailored to suit you and your horse.

📍 2.5 miles from Newtownstewart
📩 PM Bessy Bell Stables for more information

17/07/2026

During the week we had the equine dentist out to see the horses. 🦷🐴

Did you know :

🐴 Horses teeth grow continuously throughout their lives.
🐴 Some horses need dental checks every 6 months, while others only need them yearly depending on their individual teeth.
🐴 Sharp edges and hooks can develop, causing discomfort when eating or carrying a bit.
🐴 Regular dental care helps prevent issues such as quidding, weight loss and discomfort.
🐴 Some owners choose to use Domosedan Gel (a vet-prescribed oral sedative) to help keep their horse calm and relaxed, making dental treatment a safer and more comfortable experience for everyone.

15/07/2026

🐴 A Friendly Reminder for Everyone Using Our Rural Roads ☀️

With the lovely weather, it’s fantastic to see so many people out enjoying our beautiful countryside, including horse riders making the most of our country roads 💕

If you meet a horse and rider, here are a few friendly reminders to help keep everyone safe.

Whether you’re driving, cycling, running or out for a walk, please keep these simple tips in mind:

🚗 If you’re driving:
• Pass horses wide and slow.
• Please don’t sound your horn.
• Leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the horse.
• Be patient if you need to wait until it is safe to pass.

Remember, horses are flight animals and can spook very easily. Even the calmest, best-trained horse can react unexpectedly to something that frightens it, putting the horse, rider and other road users at risk.

🚶🚴 If you’re walking, running or cycling:
• Make sure the horse and rider can see you before passing.
• If you’re approaching from behind, a simple, friendly “hello” lets the rider know you’re there and helps avoid startling the horse.
• Try to stay in clear view of both the horse and rider, as suddenly appearing from behind hedges, gateways or bushes can easily spook a horse.
• Please avoid shouting, waving your arms or making sudden movements around horses.

Let’s all do our part to keep our roads safe for everyone this summer.

Stay safe, enjoy the sunshine, and make the most of our beautiful countryside! ☀️🐴💕

04/07/2026

🌼 Ragwort: A Pretty Plant with a Dangerous Secret 🌼

At this time of year, ragwort is in full bloom – but while its bright yellow flowers may look harmless, it poses a serious risk to horses.

⚠️ Ragwort contains toxins that cause irreversible liver damage. The danger is that horses often avoid fresh ragwort in the field, but once it’s dried in hay or mixed into forage, it loses its bitter taste and is much more likely to be eaten.

Signs of poisoning can include:�🐴 Weight loss�🐴 Depression or lethargy�🐴 Poor performance�🐴 Photosensitivity�🐴 Neurological signs such as aimless wandering or head pressing
Unfortunately, by the time symptoms appear, significant liver damage has often already occurred.

✅ Regularly check and remove ragwort from paddocks before it seeds.
�✅ Wear gloves when handling the plant, as it can be harmful to people too.�✅ Dispose of pulled plants safely and never leave them where horses can access them.
�✅ Inspect hay and forage for contamination.

Prevention is always better than cure. A few minutes spent checking your fields could save your horse’s life.

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Newtownstewart
Omagh

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