This community spirit is the lifeblood of Farnham Stables!
Guided by our motto, ‘Teamwork makes the dream work,’ our #FarnhamFamily, including the Taylor family alongside our dedicated grooming, maintenance, and home staff, all live right here on the property.
Barry, Lorette and Ashlee are actively involved in the daily dealings of the stable yard, as well as the sales, home training of the horses and competition aspect of the business.
All the staff are hand-picked and have been employed for many years. They are highly skilled equine professionals who care for both their animals and their riders.
Farnham Stables strives to run a professional equine operation while maintaining a warm, family-oriented atmosphere, knowing that our greatest asset and strength lies in teamwork.
#TeamFarnhamRocks
Barry Taylor
Owner & Coach
Lorette Knowles-Taylor
Owner & Coach
Ashlee Taylor
Assistant Instructor
Madelaine Richardson
Office & Accounts Manager
Leavert Dlodlo
Stable Manager
Morgan Brits
Competition Rider
Kaitlyn Pike
Stable Yard Social Media Manager
Our Farnham Grooms, Drivers & Maintenance Staff
Ashlee Taylor
My name is Ashlee Amy Taylor. I am 21 years old. I was born 22 December 2004.
I’m currently studying Bcom Digital Marketing at Vega university. I was born and have lived in Johannesburg, Gauteng my whole life.
I was born into a horse family, both of my parents show jump, so I have been riding horses since I was very young, about 3 or 4 years old. I have show jumped most my life and it is my preferred discipline. I did some vaulting for quite a while when I was little as well as Equitation as a junior.
I currently have four showjumping horses of my own and I ride for the 334 Sporthorse Stud. Largo S, 334 Callaho Stand by Me and 334 Callaho Lariboo in the 1.30/1.35/1.40cm and then a young horse, United Lady 334 in the 1.10cm. The highest I have competed in has been in a few 1.50cm classes.
I have received my Open Pony Rider Gauteng colours in 2019, my Open Junior Gauteng Colours in 2021. My biggest accolade to date is receiving my Junior Protea colours in 2022 for competing in Algeria on the Junior SA team and my Young rider protea colours in 2024 for being on the Tri-nations young rider SA team.
Another accolade I have is winning the Young rider (U25) outdoor Grand Prix in 2024 which is my first South African title. As well is winning the Philip Smith Memorial Equitation in 2023.