One of the first jobs of today - Fencing an area where the cattle and ponies from the common had broken the fence and trampled into our field, in order to steal a bit of our good grass before winter. Naughty livestock!

PS: Happy Halloween! ​

Breaking News! 

We're pleased to announce we've teamed up with EquiNectar. We've just received a new delivery and looking forward to see what difference it makes! 

Scientifically proven to improve the balance of gut bacteria and support your horse's digestive health without adding sugar, starch or affecting your horse's temperament.

A natural product, made to human food standards it's a blend of naturally occurring digestive enzymes. These digestive enzymes aid your horse's digestion by breaking down complex carbohydrates (which can accumulate in the hind-gut and upset the microbiome), proteins and fats.

EquiNectar™ is BETA NOPS approved. 

You can purchase it for your retired or ridden horse here

Another one of those 'jobs before winter' completed, new woodchips in the chicken enclosure keeping the mud at bay. ​

This morning all the horses had their rugs removed, and enjoyed a good brush including having their tails trimmed and mane and tail conditioner spray....
Taz ensured he was proper dirty first and rolled twice before strolling over for his turn!

Check out this gorgeous Dartmoor Hill Pony.  She needs a name!

To enter please:

• Like our Facebook Page
  
• Comment on the original Facebook post on our page, suggesting three suitable female names
  

The winner will be chosen at random on the 21st October 2019 and the best name they suggested wins.

What do you win?

• One night Bed & Breakfast at Lowertown Farm B&B for up to two people on an agreed date in 2020. Worth £55.00
  

www.lowertownfarmdartmoor.co.uk
01364 631034
It'll be fabulous to see you sharing our Facebook page too but this just a suggestion.
…………………….

Terms and Conditions:
The prize:

• Cannot be transferred or exchanged
  
• Has no monetary value
  
• Must not be re-sold
  
• Is subject to availability
  
• If you are under 18 you must have your parent or legal guardian’s consent to enter and then your parent or guardian must post your entry on your behalf.
  
• We reserve the right to remove any entry with no notice at our discretion.
  
• The judges’ decision is final, the winner will be picked at random out of a hat.
  
• Lowertown Farm B&B is not responsible for any travel costs.
  
• One entry per household
  
• Sorry no pets.
  
• Please note all guest rooms are upstairs (spiral staircase) and share a bathroom (bath with shower above)
  
• Entries will not be passed on or shared.
  
• Certain dates not available.

Please Note:
The competition will be conducted via Lowertown Farm's Facebook Page.
This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. By entering you agree that Facebook has no liability to you in respect of this competition. By entering this competition you agree to accept these competition rules. Lowertown Farm reserves the right to cancel/vary the prize without notice. Please contact us if you have any further queries about the Lowertown Farm B&B Facebook competition.

Restoring the inside of one of our old agricultural stone barns using the limewash. Limewash was traditionally used on farms to kill bacteria and prevent mould growth as it is a strong alkali but non-toxic to animals. It protects the walls from damp whilst allowing them to still breathe. The bonus is that it creates a nice and bright workspace. 

• Removed some old ivy and mould with a light brush and sugar soap solution wash.
• The two fresh coats of limewash helped consulate the fragile lime mortar and the remains of the old limewash.

N.b. We used limewash from Limebase www.limebase.co.uk/limewashes-pigments-and-binders/limewash 

Before, during and after photos.