By Prodney

While you humans are fanning yourselves in the heat and drinking iced drinks, spare a thought for us. We struggle in the heat too, and just like you, some of us more than others.

Sometimes you might see a horse standing quietly, with his lower lip slack and trembling. What does it mean? When we see this in a human we know that person is trying not to cry.

By Prodney

Marcel is Park Lane’s very own ‘horse-whisperer’, often uncannily accurate at reading what’s in my mind, even when I’m in a complex cognitive mood…

By Prodney

I’ve heard volunteer Marcel talk about ‘intelligent horsemanship’ and ‘horse listening’, and I have to admit that me and the team really like his style.

If you remember the painting Goodnight Kiss, created during our fundraising campaign, then you’ve already ‘met’ Joy.

By Prodney

This month is my 42nd birthday. Sadly I don’t remember the precise date, so I’m claiming all of May for special treatment and extra snacks.

By Natalie O’Rourke

This fabulous poster is the work of 5½ year old Luka, who caught the horsey bug early.

By Prodney

While I’ve been in Petersham I’ve noticed that Marcus is starting to show signs of age. Luckily for all of us, we have an excellent pension plan and there’s no danger of any of us going into an old foals home

By Natalie O’Rourke

Ten year old Oumar (not his real name) started visiting us weekly with his school during the spring term. He is non-verbal and finds interaction challenging, retreating further into himself in unfamiliar situations.

By Prodney

I’ve spent the winter at Manor Farm and am finding it very much to my liking. As yard supervisor I make a point of doing my rounds which helps keep horses and humans on their hooves/toes and the operation running smoothly.