Our Chief Equine Officer Prodney was insistent that he started a blog to share his astute observations about Park Lane life as well as fascinating stories from his past.
For balance (he can be a bit opinionated) you’ll find other articles here too, including horsey tips and guest posts.

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Prodney’s Blog: Big dreams, and playing host to the NHS

By Prodney

I’m currently splitting my time between supervising the ‘oldies’ in the fields, and keeping order at the Stables in Teddington. Last month we had an NHS day, after a Richmond Council initiative asked for suitable venues in the Borough, and we all just loved the idea.

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Prodney’s Blog: The humans asked me to talk to you about Christmas

By Prodney

Is it just me or is time speeding up? I can’t believe it’s nearly Christmas, but this will be special, the first back in Teddington in our forever home. I’ll be marking the occasion with some nice warming mash and as many grated carrots as I can wrap my old gums around.

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Prodney’s Blog: The double life of a Park Lane pony

By Prodney

Our stables in Teddington are now luxurious, but this is a residential street with no ‘turnout’ (field or paddock). And we only have space for 8 horses. This is why horses are rotated, between the Stables and our fields in Surrey.

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Flora – the journey of a Park Lane Stables volunteer

By Flora, Frances and Natalie

At 15, Flora loved horses and dreamed of working with them when she left school. Other areas of life could be overwhelming, she was shy and lacked confidence. But horses made her feel calm and safe.

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