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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Volunteer Cynthia in the spotlight!

By Natalie

It goes without saying that all of the Park Lane team love horses, and there are plenty of thoughtful gestures towards them, the team, and the participants. Here’s one you might not expect.

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When Cathy met Charlie – and what happened next

By Cathy Cooper

The gentle but life-affirming stories of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse have made it a bestseller for artist Charlie Mackesy, and helped Natalie in the dark times when it looked as though the Stables would be lost. But what happened when volunteer Cathy had a chance encounter with Charlie?

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Meet Ali the accidental therapy dog

By Natalie O’Rourke

Pay us a visit and you’ll be welcomed not only by the ponies and people of Park Lane Stables, but also by Ali the red fox Labrador. She’s a huge part of the team and we all adore her, but it wasn’t planned. It’s time we introduced her to you.

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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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