Park Palace Ponies offers children skills rarely seen in the inner city. With maximum impact on minimum budget, the scheme at Park Palace sees a disused picture house in the Dingle area of Liverpool transformed into a starter riding school and stables for ponies. Harrison Stringfellow put together a strategy for the venture including securing five acres of grazing on various sites nearby and an arrangement with local allotment holders to use the manure produced. Community engagement has been integral to the project’s success - through pop up cinemas and numerous consultation events we have ensured the equestrian centre meets the needs of local people. Following the initial 12 month pilot project, we are delighted that Park Palace Ponies has received full planning permission.