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 proud Dad running four marathons in eight weeks
By Tom Allen
Ten year old Beth is a Park Lane regular, despite having complex needs. In this blog, her Dad Tom explains why he’s signed upfor a marathon challenge this spring.
The horse’s mouth blog: ‘I’m officially on trial, but I love my new life!’
By Olaf
We haven’t met yet, but I’m Olaf, and although I’m on trial as a therapy pony everyone agrees that I pass the cute test with flying colours! And I’m honoured to write this month’s Horse’s mouth blog. That must be a good sign, right?
“It’s what you can do that counts” is now our life motto too! Meet my lovely daughter Elle.
By Angela Dimitrijevic
Elle is 10 years old and has level 2 cerebral palsy that predominantly affects her right side and lower legs. She’s been coming to Park Lane RDA since 2023.
The horse’s mouth blog: ‘Do horses recognise people?’ But of course we do!
By Eddy
We overheard a visitor to the yard innocently asking this the other day and it’s prompted me to write this month’s blog on behalf of the rest of the pony team.
Volunteer Cindy Platt blows her target out of the water on her charity walk
Cindy is one of our volunteers and an energetic fundraiser for us. Last month it was a sponsored walk, very much on home territory in our beloved Bushy Park.
‘The horse’s mouth’ blog: how Remembrance Sundays led to a British Legion service award
By Trigger
Natalie once said that you should walk 1,000 miles with your horse to get to know them and I think we’ve done that together over the years.
Employing those with differences makes our team stronger
By Natalie O’Rourke
Following the recent news about a young autistic man losing his unpaid position at a large supermarket, it feels right to showcase the incredible people who make Park Lane Stables work.
‘The horse’s mouth’ blog: from the #TinyPonyAtYourWindow
By Whizz
Goodness, that’s me, and I’ve been asked to introduce our new monthly blog. Nobody could fill Prodney’s horseshoes, so we’ve decided to take it in turns. And this month it falls to me…
From Harare to Teddington, this is Mark’s story
By Avril Anderson
Mark is one of our adult Riding for the Disabled Association members. In this article, his sister Avril shares his story.
Prodney, horse in a million, has died at 44
By Natalie
It’s hard to remember the age I was when I met Prodney but I think around 17. He was a livery at the stables where I would loiter hoping for a ride. When I saw him, my heart skipped a beat and I was well and truly in love.