From making the headlines to news from the Park Lane family, read all about it here
Plastering, the kitchen and sliding doors, our home is coming together
The latest update on the build from architect Sam and Natalie in Teddington.
Speaking at the Worshipful Company of Farriers
When Natalie was invited to speak at the Worshipful Company of Farriers about how we do things at Park Lane, it was an invite that was eagerly accepted. Find out what it was like to step in to this century-old institution.
Another build update milestone – windows and paint colours
The latest exclusive update from architect Sam and Natalie in Teddington.
Gold Young Equestrian Leaders Award for Jason!
Jason is a volunteer with Park Lane Stables and loves it so much that in 2022 he decided to work towards a prestigious Young Equestrian Leaders Award (YELA).
Will you spot your brick in our photos?
The latest exclusive update, and photos from architect Sam in Teddington.
We’d like to introduce our supporters
Park Lane Stables is emphatically not for profit, entirely dependent on the generosity of individuals, organisations, and grants. It’s time we sang the praises of our sponsors.
This month’s build update, our home is still under wraps but starting to emerge
Our architect Sam reports from Teddington, on tiles, bricks and scaffolding.
Time to Talk Day is 1 February
This fabulous initiative is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness supported by the Co-op. Find out more from mental health activist Naomi Ghafoor, and do join us next week if you can.
Put your hard hat on, it’s this month’s build update
The latest report from our architect Sam, on site in Teddington.
Do it for Brodie
You may have caught Natalie on BBC Breakfast on Thursday, but this time it was in a supporting role. This isn’t a Park Lane Stables story.
Fabian the Blessed Equestrian visits Park Lane Stables
Fabian is a huge supporter of the work of the RDA, and visited us for the first time last month with his friend Tegan. We just love this video account of their visit!
The builders are on site in Teddington!
It’s finally happening, and we couldn’t be more excited. The builders moved in to our historic stables in the heart of Teddington in mid November, and expect the whole refurbishment to be completed in March 2024.
The Christmas shop is now open
New horses to adopt, cards, books and prints in stock, and lots of ways to make even a small gift to us go a long way towards our horses’ upkeep over the winter.
Dates for your December diary
Dates for your December diary We have not one but THREE events to invite you to this month, and you’re all welcome
Dan runs the Wimbledon Half Marathon
If you don’t know Dan, he’s one of our most committed participants and volunteers. Almost always seen with a huge smile on his face, Park Lane Stables is definitely his happy place. But why is running a half marathon such a big deal?
‘What happened next? Read our update!’
Meet Santa, the gift that keeps on giving
Not all the new horses that find their way to Park Lane Stables make it as an RDA pony. We work with each one, quietly and gently at their pace, to see how they respond to what we ask of them.
It’s time for you to meet Santa
Park Lane Stables is being supported by Savills
Estate agent Savills has generously offered to support us, with donations, fundraising, and volunteering by local staff. They’ve already cheerfully got stuck in at fundraising events and aren’t shy about mucking out the stables, either.
Our busiest year ever, but it’s the stories behind the stats that matter
We’ve been reviewing the numbers from our last financial year, and if we’ve felt extra busy all year, it’s because we were! But behind the stats are the individual stories we’ve been a part of. Let me introduce you to some of them.
Jack enjoys being centre of attention at Kingston Hospital
If you accept that horses are great therapists, then it seems perfectly logical to us that they should do occasional hospital visits. We love visiting Kingston Hospital, where staff and patients alike are invited for a pony cuddle in the car park.
Abingdon RDA comes to visit, watch what we got up to!
On the last Saturday before our summer break, we welcomed our friends from Abingdon RDA on an exchange visit. Talk about ending on a high.