Parmler was a very well known person in the show jumping community. He was active as a rider, trainer, organiser and chef d'Equipe. In his career, Parmler was national Swedish, Norwegian and Finish coach and chef d'Equipe. At the latter of his career Parmler was a tv commentator for Swedish television.
Together with his wife Liz, Lars had two children: Malin (34) and Niclas (44), both active show jumping riders.