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.
Why do horses grin?
It can be easy to assume that a horse baring its teeth is threatening to bite, and while this can sometimes be true, often there’s a much happier reason.
Prodney’s Blog: After 42 winters, I know a thing or two about the cold
By Prodney
Humans do make me smile, you’re just not equipped to deal with ‘weather’. A few flakes of snow and you disappear inside fleecy layers. You get excited by fresh clean snow but hate it melting. And you moan when your plans are disrupted by travel delays.
Prodney’s Blog: I’m up for adoption – but not going anywhere
By Prodney
Well, this is a novelty, apparently I’m in the shop on the website and am maybe being manhandled into a shopping cart even as I write this.
What did Shirley and Thomas from China, and Jihee from South Korea, make of Park Lane Stables?
Shirley, Thomas and Jihee were all students of Sports Industry Management at Loughborough University. After Natalie gave a talk about the work of Park Lane Stables, they came to visit. This is their account of the lasting impressions they took away.
Prodney’s Blog: Well, well, it seems that Natalie’s book is now available in paperback
By Prodney
I’ve heard talk of it being ‘a perfect stocking filler’, and given my starring role in the story I’d like to see it in the Christmas haynets of as many foals as possible too.
Could equine-assisted psychotherapy help you?
You know how you can walk into a room and feel something’s not quite right? Or perhaps your friend says they’re OK but you sense they’re not? Well, horses are REALLY skilled in this department.
Rubia Campera introduces her new role with the Park Lane Stables team.
Prodney’s Blog: We know what you’re thinking
By Prodney
How do you humans manage with just five senses?
Actually, I know the answer to that one. It’s a long time since you humans had to worry about being eaten by predators.
What exactly is equine healing? Find out from student and friend of Park Lane Stables Emma Denny
Emma Denny is a student of Healing Animals Organisation, and a friend of Park Lane Stables and its horses. In her blog post she explains what equine healing is, how it works – and how she first became convinced and excited by it.
Prodney’s Blog: Ice-lollies aren’t just for humans
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.
Why does a horse’s lip tremble?
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.