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Fiona Kashel
Owner
Fiona is an international event rider who has been ranked in the top 100 BE riders for the last eight years. She competes and produces horses up to advanced level as well as running the livery yard offering a wealth of experience looking after and caring for horses, ensuring each horse is settled and happy at all times.
Amy Chittenden
Second Rider
Amy has worked with Fiona since 2015 and is a real asset to the team. As a second rider she has shown the ability to ride at a high standard gaining some great results. She is very thorough in her work and always puts the horses needs as the highest priority. We look forward to her producing the horses and supporting Fiona in years to come.
Ashley Clegg
Second Rider
Ashley worked with Fiona at Mayor House Farm and we were all extremely excited when she decided to join us at Ponds Equestrian. She has teamed up with Amy as Second Rider as she has a huge amount of experience producing horses. She has an outstanding work ethic and her way with the horses is second to none.
Kitty Martin
Head Girl
Kitty joined us in spring 2024 and has been a great addition to the team. We call her kitty can do as nothing is a problem for her and accepts every task with a positive attitude. With her outlook, communication skills and energy she is a real asset to team Kashel and as head girl is a force to be reckoned with.
Pippa Haslam
Groom
Pippa has worked with us throughout her childhood. She has now finished her education and is perusing a career with horses. She is a fantastic rider but also extremely hard working. She is always fun, polite and communicates with everyone and will try her best at any task given to her. We are so lucky to have her as part of the team and we hope we can help her achieve her competition ambitions throughout her career.
Emily Boyce
Travelling Groom
Emily is a fresh new face for 2025. She has previously managed yards and has a wealth of experience that we are excited to capitalise on here at Ponds equestrian. Everyone who knows Emily has nothing but praise for her work so I’m very grateful she has joined our team. She has spent the season as travelling groom for Fiona and always has the horses looking immaculate with exceptional attention to detail- we can't wait for next season with her.
Mia Newton
Groom
Mia is new to the team for 2025. She has always worked with horses and brings her horse with her. So she has plenty of experience in many areas and we will endeavour to help her expand her knowledge with her riding and stable management so she is a force to be reckoned with.
Emily Yates
Groom
Emily worked with us on her gap year and we are very excited that she chose to stay with us. Not only is she a fantastic rider, she also has a great attention to detail on the yard and we can trust her to try any job with a very good attitude. She has fitted in with the team quickly and we are very lucky to have her.
Natalie Morgan
Groom
Natalie joined us in the spring of 2023 and has proven to be a very valuable member of the team. She has a lot of experience and is extremely hard working. She has brought her own horse to Ponds Equestrian so we hope to see them having fun together.
Eliza
Groom
Eliza joined the team in the autumn of 2025 and has fitted in straight away. We can't wait to see how she gets on here.
Catherine Read
Groom
Catherine is an extremely valued member of the team. Having previously managed livery yards, she has a huge amount of experience and we can trust her with any job. She has a great attitude and way with the horses so we are very lucky to have her.
Marilyn Clarke
Groom
Marilyn has been with us for a number of years and is a fantastic part of the team. She always has a positive and efficient attitude to every task so we are very lucky.
Nadine Bartlett
Groom
Nadine has been with us since 2015, we would be lost without her. She is a real asset to the team and always has a smile on her face. She has a lovely way with the horses who are all very fond of her, as are we! We have nicknamed her “mummy”.
Sophie Jones
Groom
We are very lucky that Sophie joined us on her gap year and now continues to work for us inbetween studying at university! She has taken every task on with a great attitude, and is a fantastic rider. She fitted in instantly and is a great asset to the team.
Poppy Obrien
Apprentice Groom
Poppy has just started her apprenticeship having worked Sundays with us whilst she was in her last year at school. She has a great way with the horses, fantastic attention to detail and you can trust her to do her best at any job. We are lucky joined the team and can't wait to expand her knowledge further.
Jane Morse
Team Administrator
Jane is actually Fiona's sister and thank goodness she is family as no one else would take on some of the tasks that Fiona sets her. She keeps the admin side running smoothly as well as being able to help with the yard, ride and basically do anything and everything that is needed. We are lucky to have her as part of the team.
Sam Daplyn
Equine Physio
Fiona met Sam whilst competing at Lumhulen 5* in 2023. He works for the British Equestrian Federation as part of the team of physios that assist GB riders at international competitions. Luckily for Fiona he is local to Ponds equestrian. He has a great eye for detail and is very hands on. He is an integral part of the team ensuring all the horses are moving and feeling as comfortable and freely as possible.
Sarah Helm & Phoebe Parker
Vets
Sarah Helm and Pheobe Parker are from Shotter and Byers Equine Veterinary Services and have been our vets for nearly 10 years now. All we can say is we would be lost without them! The lengths they go to to make sure our horses are fit and well are indescribable. Their continued support is very much appreciated.
James Williams
Farrier
James started shoeing our horses at the beginning of 2025. He has a fantastic way with the horses and a huge amount of knowledge. He treats each horse as an individual and we are very fortunate to have him on the team.