Ballyrusley Stables

10/11/2026

Our two adult group lessons are now full !!!

But if you want to book for a private to get back in the saddle to join in pm Christine Casey

She will see about getting you booked

Or if you are a happy hacker pm Kelsie Dean ☺️and hope she replies 😝🙈🤞

Caitlin Ritchie might accommodate you also

We really do have the best ponies !!!

09/11/2026

Teen/Adult riders.

I am one or two short of a second group of adults

If we have anyone looking to get started in group lessons Sunday 👀

£25 for the hr lesson weekly

Pm Christine Casey to get added to the adults group they are great group of folk 💕

06/11/2026

Ok guys.
Weekend plans.

Saturday !!!!
Tots club with Caitlin Ritchie I believe is on. puddles and ponies £5 10-1130am ✅ what’s app her direct.

Limited private lessons available with Kelsie Dean pm her direct ✅

Sunday !!!!

10-12 midday 🕛 pony club with Christine Casey £35. Spaces available beginner novice level. ✅

12 Midday adults lesson I think it’s full ❌ pm to be added to group chat. 💬

12 midday to 4pm Owners and loaners club 💕

I have a few new ponies so may have another few low cost loans available!!! We will know once fully assessed. !!!!

Thank you to all the team for keeping things ticking over while we had some time as a family. 🫶🏻

04/11/2026

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04/11/2026

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02/11/2026

https://horseandrider.com/blogs/7-qualities-of-a-horse-owner/

Owning horses is more than hopping on for a stroll around the pasture or acquiring a wall full of blue ribbons. In fact, being a horse owner requires certain qualities.

01/11/2026

We are taking a few days out to be with family.

Ciara you are so loved 🥰 the purest of souls with a moral compass would put so many to shame. Kind funny sweet caring selfless and determined 👌 inspirational to all
Our thoughts are with Thomas Catherine Christopher Maire Brendan And Nuala

Hero’s are remembered but legends never die, you are our legend

Cherish those you love ❤️

Mageean, (Portaferry) Died 1st November 2026, peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice. Ciara, beloved wife of Thomas, cherished daughter of Christopher and Catherine, dear sister of Máire, Brendan and Nuala and an adored Godmother, aunt and niece.
Ciara’s remains will be reposing in her Parent’s home 29 Ballyphilip Road, Portaferry from Monday 2nd November with caller’s welcome between 10am – 1pm and 3pm – 9pm. House private on day of the funeral.
Funeral will leave the home at 1:45pm on Tuesday to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for requiem mass at 2:00pm followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to:
Bowel Cancer Ireland and Marie Curie on the following link www.jsmiths.co.uk
Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and the extended family circle.

01/11/2026

Well done team today.

Thank you for all the helpers remembering what it’s like to be wee and helping everyone enjoy the event. 💕

Rushed off my feet 🏇
Halloween 🎃 over and out ✅

30/10/2026

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Ponies are settled and fine ✅ 😍

Fireworks tonight in Portaferry. 🧨

Finish up with your ponies as early as possible.

They may be spooked and not them normal selves. Makes being around them not safe for the kids.

I will be checking on the periodically when I’m home from work later.

30/10/2026

Plans for tots Sunday !!!!

Arrive for 12. Meet kelsie and ponies.
Spook track being built for their hack with sweet stations trick or treat and pumpkin patch

Photo opportunity for parents 🎃
Looking forward to seeing you all in your costumes 👯‍♀️

Make sure you are booked with Kelsie Dean
£10 per rider ❤️

Sunday 🎃 Tots day
Get another day in their costumes.

Caitlin is on holidays so kelsie has organised a morning for them for pony photo shoots. 👌🤠🏇👻

1st November
Fancy dress pony parade hack and trick or treat on horseback with Kelsie Dean

Midday 🕛 to 1pm
£10 per child.