Picture: Dr Ashley Parker and his wife Dr Beverley Parker. Ashley is a fine horseman, being a veterinarian and owning a successful stud farm, and is a true racing man with a vast and all encompassing knowledge of the sport
NHA Press Release
In terms of Chapter 5 of the Constitution of The National Horseracing Authority the Nominations Committee, consisting of Messrs Gregory Bortz (Chairman), Mark Currie, Gayasuddin Ahmed, Bradley Ralph and Anthony Rivalland, has re-appointed Dr Ashley Parker, as a NHA member in terms of Clause 16.1.1 of the Constitution, to fill the vacant position on the National Board.
Dr Parker holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree. Dr Parker is a registered Owner since 1989 and a Thoroughbred Racehorse Breeder (Ascot Stud) since 1983.
Dr Parker served as a Steward of East Cape Racing Club (prior to the Club’s merger with Phumelela) and as Deputy Chairman of the Eastern Cape Regional Board until 2004 when the Constitution was amended and the Regional Boards were dissolved. As a qualified Veterinarian, Dr Parker is the Eastern Cape representative on the South African Equine Veterinary Association for the past 25 years.
Dr Parker previously served on the National Board from January 2020 to September 2025. The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa welcomes Dr Parker to the National Board.
This appointment is effective immediately.
Vee Moodley
Chief Executive
