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: 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.
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.