Park Lane Stables RDA
About this yard
Park Lane Stables RDA is an award-winning Riding for the Disabled Association centre and Pony Club centre based in Teddington, south-west London. The stables date to around 1830, originally built as a horse-drawn fire station. Today the charity runs assisted riding, carriage driving, hippotherapy and stable yard activities for hundreds of children and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities, plus those with mental health issues and disadvantaged backgrounds. After facing closure in 2021, the building was saved through a community crowdfunding effort that raised over £1 million, and it returned to the original Park Lane site after renovation in summer 2024. HRH Princess Anne re-opened the stables in 2016 in her capacity as RDA president. Listed as an Asset of Community Value by Richmond upon Thames.
Facilities
Frequently asked questions
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How much does an hour lesson cost?
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Do they offer riding hat hire?
Is the venue suitable for riders with disabilities?
What to wear
Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A correctly fitted hat to current safety standards (PAS 015 or VG1). Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Hats are available to hire, usually reserved for first-time riders.
Subject to availability, contact the yard to confirm before your visit.
Boots with a small heel, riding boots, walking boots or wellies all work. Trainers and flat-soled shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs must be covered, no vest tops or shorts. Jackets and coats should be fastened securely. Waterproofs are recommended for outdoor lessons.
Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail before putting on your helmet. All jewellery must be removed before riding.
Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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