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.
Prodney’s Blog: Ever the style icon, my favourite outfit is ...
By Prodney
Like all icons, I know my own style and I’m not afraid to be an individual. I’m so much more than ‘one of the herd’. I’m not a Barbie doll and I’m not prepared to be dressed up, even by Natalie who mostly knows better than to try.
Years ago I remember we were going to a show...
Our move through the eyes of our participants
By Natalie O’Rourke
Many friends and RDA participants have already dropped by to see us. Some, children and adults alike, are vulnerable, and the disruption to such an important part of their life and wellbeing has loomed large.
Prodney’s Blog: Now I’ve seen everything, I’ll never understand humans
By Prodney
When I’m not being a media star in Teddington, I’m resting in our peaceful pasture in Surrey, where nothing much happens and we entertain ourselves.
Prodney’s Blog: Proud to be a Russian Trotter
By Prodney
I’m usually referred to as ‘a Russian gentleman’ but as nobody else has elaborated on this I thought it was about time I explained
Prodney’s Blog: A horse with a name
By Prodney
I suppose I got off lightly over the mad few Save our Stables weeks. Nobody clipped ‘SOS’ into my bum, and I thought the ‘Thank you!’ sign hung round my neck was quite fetching. I made a special point of wiggling it in the background for the TV cameras when the humans were saying their piece…
Can you read a horse’s ears?
By Natalie O’Rourke
You can tell a lot about what a horse is thinking just by watching their ears, and experienced riders swear by it. Ears forward, or back, or wiggling, do you know what they’re saying to you?