This blog was started to share Prodney’s astute observations about Park Lane life. As our Chief Equine Officer he also graciously welcomed guest blog posts from Natalie and others. We hope you’ll enjoy reading his, and their, insightful articles in the pages below.
To honour Prodney’s memory this page will now include monthly ‘The horse’s mouth’ features by his pony friends at Park Lane.
A special volunteers’ outing to Epsom Derby Festival
By Paul Bursche, Gillian Duncan and Jenny Melik
“It was the coldest and wettest I’ve been since Glastonbury 2016 but all I remember from our group was laughter!”, said trustee Paul Bursche. Paul, volunteer Gillian, and Jenny, mother of volunteer Noah, share special memories of the day.
The horse’s mouth blog: every fundraiser is better with a pony
By Reggie
Hello, Reggie here, with my famous dapper moustache and luxuriant mane, taking over the reins of our Horse’s mouth blog. (See what I did there?) This month I visited our local gym, and naturally I rose to the occasion.
The horse’s mouth blog: I’m loving being back between the shafts again!
By Frankie
You may have seen mention of me qualifying as a carriage driving horse. And, I might add, this month qualifying for the RDA National Championships in July. But my story started a long time ago.
Having fun and working hard at keeping our ponies cool this week
By Lexy Mitton
This week’s amber weather warning meant we suspended riding for our ponies’ comfort. But did that mean we took time off? Absolutely not, says Lexy in her Stay Cool! video. And what’s not to like about seeing Olaf enjoying a cool shower?
The horse’s mouth blog: hello from the cuddle door!
By Rita
I’ve been a bit under the weather recently so I am currently the lucky resident of the stable with the cuddle door looking out onto the street in Teddington.
Let me introduce you to our fields
By Lexy Mitton
We’ve shown you photos of our gorgeous stables in Teddington, but if you’re a Park Lane pony that’s only part of the story. Take a walk with me in our fields.
The horse’s mouth blog: gulp, is this part of my training?
By Poppy
You won’t know me, but I’ve been asked to introduce myself and let you know what life is like for a new horse in training, so here goes!
Finding confidence through horses: Josiah’s journey with Park Lane Stables
By Hannah Barter
We are not a horse family.
Before Park Lane Stables, horses were something Josiah loved from a distance rather than ever imagining they would become part of everyday life. But all of that was about to change. Josiah’s Mum shares his story.
The horse’s mouth blog: Wait, you want me to do this month’s blog?
By Eliot
I’m not used to taking centre stage, but I’ll do my best! So if you don’t know me, I’m Eliot and I’ll tell you a bit about myself and my time at Park Lane Stables.
From the little girl with dreams, to the coach who’s not looking back
By Martina Malik
Martina has one of the biggest, happiest smiles on the yard. In her new blog post she explains how dreaming about a life with horses eventually became a reality.