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Teddington stable founder shortlisted for Sunday Times award

By Tilly O'Brien   24th Nov 2025

Natalie O'Rourke is the founder of Park Lane Stables in Teddington (Credit: Nub News)
Natalie O'Rourke is the founder of Park Lane Stables in Teddington (Credit: Nub News)

A Teddington stable founder has been shortlisted for an award from the Sunday Times.

Natalie O'Rourke, who founded Park Lane Stables, has made The Sunday Times' Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year shortlist.

Her nomination states: "Now in their 38th year, the awards have led the way in recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution made to sport by women at all levels, from elite to grassroots.

"The Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year category specifically celebrates the women breaking down barriers and bringing together their communities to find the joy in playing sport and getting active.

"After a very thorough shortlisting process you have been selected for your hard work and efforts championing Park Lane Stables and for all of the extraordinary work that you do."

Park Lane Stables is an award-winning Riding for the Disabled Association centre (Credit: NUb News)

Speaking about the nomination, O'Rourke told Teddington Nub News: "I'm completely overwhelmed to be considered in this way - it's such an honour to be on the same page as such amazing women.

"I do feel it's a nomination for all women who do what I do, working in the freezing, cold and mud all winter. In the end it's all about dedication to the horses, making them accessible to as many people as possible , and seeing the effect that has.

"Thank you to everyone in our community who has already sent me messages about this." 

The other nominees are Eartha Bond, a former professional footballer and an award-winning sports teacher who set up the Girls Aloud scheme,  creating a safe space for girls to be involved and empowered through a range of sports, Jacqui Burke, the Chairwoman of Hillingdon Triathletes, and Rosie Tubb, the Chairwoman of Horley Cricket Club.

You can find out more here.

Voting closes on 21 December. You can cast your vote here.

Select your choices in at least three of the award categories presented on the form.

Complete the entry form with your personal details as required (name, email, etc.).

Submit your entry to register your votes.

     

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