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.
The horse’s mouth blog: I’ve found my happy place
By Fanta
I’m a horse who’ll be your friend for life if you give me scratches in just the right place, so I’ve been asked to explain why this is so important to us.
Just a random day in August
By Natalie O’Rourke
We’ve featured a lot of different participants and activities over the years, but what’s a ‘typical’ day like over at Park Lane Stables? To give you an idea, we picked a ‘random’ day, Wednesday 12 August. Here’s how it went.
The horse’s mouth blog: why am I wearing a mask?
By Trigger
No, I’m not about to rob a bank and I’m definitely not trying to disguise myself. I’m wearing a fly mask – and personally, I’m quite happy about it.
Reggie and Sheila, a superstar pairing
There’s always wonderful camaraderie at the RDA National Championships, but one thing makes the event particularly special: we share our horses with competitors from other RDA groups.
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.