An inner-city riding school for young children is raising money to open a second site for more experienced riders.
Park Palace Ponies launched in April 2017 and has inspired more than 3,000 children between the ages of four and 10 to ride and gain a love of horses. The project is community-run and affordable, aiming to provide a safe space for schoolchildren.
The community promotes the value of physical and mental health for children, as they gain close relationships with the school’s eight horses: Millie, Moses, Deejay, Malu, Bailey, Magic, Will and Spike. Classes run each day except Monday and cost £15 an hour or £10 for half an hour.
