Man ruins proposal after dropping the ring in horse manure

This proposal took a turd in the wrong direction.

Lewis Paterson, 30, had planned to give his “princess” the perfect fairy tale engagement, dropping down to one knee in the Château de Castelnaud, which overlooks the river Dordogne in the south of France.

The picturesque location inspired the setting for “Beauty and the Beast,” which Paterson noted is partner Nicola Bolton’s favorite Disney classic.

However, the proposal was off to a crappy start.

When Paterson opened the ring box to pop the question, the beautiful engagement ring went flying and landed in a pile of horse manure and hay at the side of the road.

Rather than soak up the moment, the couple immediately began searching for the diamond in the dung.

Luckily, Bolton discovered her ring on the side of the road and then accepted the marriage proposal.

“She said yes. Right after I dropped the ring in a pile of stable hay and horse s–t,” Paterson said according to the Mirror.

“It was never going to go to plan with me at the wheel,” he admitted.

The couple have been together for three years and are looking forward to their happily ever after.

“We couldn’t believe it. She saw the funny side of it luckily and we both haven’t stopped laughing. At least I got to propose to my princess in her ‘Beauty and the Beast’ village,” Paterson said.