A new addition to Ashdown Paddock: a library for sticks for our canine friends to use and owners to return. The idea was inspired by a stick library we saw whilst on holiday abroad and we thought “that would be a nice addition for the paddock”. So I searched through Read more…
We wanted to make you aware of something very special above the open Downland at Ashdown Dog Paddock at this time of year. Have you heard the beautiful songs of skylarks while you’re out with your dogs? They’re incredible! Skylarks are small birds with brown feathers and little tufts on Read more…
We’re thrilled to note that spring has finally arrived, bringing with it longer days and, perhaps most importantly, a break in the continuous rain. The paddock is now starting to show signs of life, with vibrant greenery sprouting up and our first seasonal cut recently completed. Moving forward, we plan Read more…
Following a stretch of inclement weather, we were thrilled to seize a window of opportunity to tackle the tall grass in the paddock using our trusty small tractor. While we typically allow the grass to flourish, particularly in the upper sections, periodic mowing offers a range of benefits that we Read more…
Thank you to everyone who has been marking holes with the green cones. I took a trailer of topsoil up to the paddock today and filled in all the holes I could find. It took a whole trailer load! Hopefully this makes it safer to walk around the paddock and Read more…
After all the rain of the past weeks it was lovely to be up at the paddock at 7am with the sun rising and the skylarks singing. The moles were also enjoying the paddock and we will have to think about how we can discourage them from inhabiting the paddock. Read more…
2 February 2024Dogs like to dig and some owners have asked if we could create an area where dogs can dig holes without causing hazards for the rest of the paddock users. We have installed fencing which separates an area where dogs can sniff, explore and dig to their hearts Read more…
20 January 2024We have reached a crisis point with the amount of dog poo left behind and the holes dug in the paddock by our canine customers. A number of customers bring their small children to the paddock and for a child to tread or even fall into dog poo Read more…
You may have wondered why the paddock was completely booked on Saturday and Sunday morning. We took the opportunity to bring together the extended family (4 generations) for a family gathering with games of cricket, a BBQ and lots of fun for for all. Normal service has been restored and Read more…
To keep the grass in good condition we top the paddock a couple of times a year. The flail topper mulches the grass and helps keep the weeds down. We set the cut high so that the grass remains fun for dogs to explore.