Exmoor, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Exmoor Pony Project,
Exmoor Compost & Porlock Vale Campsite
at Holt Ball Farm, Exmoor National Park
Promoting and safeguarding endangered Exmoor ponies
Exmoor Pony Project
was founded by Exmoor farmers Nick & Dawn Westcott, owners of Holtball Herd 11 Exmoor ponies.
Helping to safeguard and promote Exmoor ponies, one of the UK's oldest, endangered native pony breeds.
Dawn Westcott is author of equestrian bestsellers
Wild Pony Whispering,
Wild Stallion Whispering, Wild Herd Whispering
and
Rowan The Exmoor Pony
Our wonderful peat-free
Exmoor Compost, produced from very well-matured Exmoor pony manure, is fantastic for the garden and sales help to support the
Exmoor Pony Project.
Enjoy peaceful, spacious camping in a beautiful farmland meadow, with stunning scenery, surrounded by endless walking and cycling at Porlock Vale Campsite, certified by the Greener Camping Club.
Exmoor Pony Project welcomes sponsorship & Patrons
Why not become a Patron of the Exmoor Pony Project? Membership options start from only £5 per month. Please click on the link to find out more.
Invitation to become a Patron of Exmoor Pony Project and help support the herd & our work
Dawn Westcott's books...
Rowan The Exmoor Pony
Dawn Westcott's new book.
An enchanting story about Rowan, a moorbred Exmoor pony, and his life adventures. Written in rhyming verse and told in Rowan's own words, the story is illustrated throughout.
Rowan The Exmoor Pony
appeals to children and adult's alike. Published in A5 softcover by Halsgrove Publishing.
Available in
Online Shop
Exmoor Compost
Available at £7.50 a bag to collect from the farm. Tel 07812 382891 to organise ldeliveries in the local area.
Exmoor Compost is a fundraiser for the Exmoor Pony Project and is supported by the Exmoor National Park Authority Partnership Fund.
Tribute to Nick Westcott - Co-Founder of the Exmoor Pony Project
Nick very sadly died on 24 June 2023, after a courageous 15 month battle with cancer. He was the loved and adored husband of Dawn Westcott and you can read his Tribute here.
Limited Edition Prints
A superb collection of beautiful Limited Edition Prints of some of our very special Exmoor pony characters - by acclaimed (Royal Society of Equestrian Artists) artist Rebecca de Mendonca. This is a fundraiser for the Exmoor Pony Project - thank you Rebecca!
Dawn Westcott's Blog
Exmoor Compost is supported by the Exmoor National Park Authority Partnership Fund
