Fiona Ramsden is based in England at present, but she spent 25 years in South Africa and is currently looking for new opportunities in the equine industry, whether it be in England or South Africa.
She is well known in South African racing, especially as a much respected horseracing television presenter and program host, who brought valuable insight from all angles and delivered it in a crystal clear voice.
Whether anchoring a broadcast, voicing a commercial, managing high-performance stables, or coordinating events, Fiona’s strength lies in her calm authority, refined communication, and undeniable style.
Today, she offers a versatile portfolio of services across media, events, and equestrian consultancy.
To get a inkling of the wealth of experience she has gained, read on.
Fiona Alexandra Haynes was brought up on a farm in Wiltshire and was not only the daughter of a trainer, but she and all of the rest of her family were involved in equestrian pursuits too, from Pony Club to amateur race-riding.
She worked for trainer Barry Hills for four years when he was at Manton for Robert Sangster
She was later employed by Jack and Lynda Ramsden in North Yorkshire and that is where she met Joey Ramsden, who was to become a top trainer in South Africa, a multiple Cape champion.
Joey had decided at that time to come home from South Africa, where he had worked, amongst others, for Mike de Kock, and been an assistant to Vaughan Marshall.
After running a satellite yard in Southwell for his family, the charismatic trainer and his girlfriend decided to chance their luck in Africa and in 1995 Goodhope Racing was born at Milnerton.
“Fee” was a key player in the success of the high-flying and customer-orientated business.
But life and circumstances change and she eventually found her niche around 2006 in racing television, combining her natural screen appeal, eloquence, and broad -based horse knowledge, to popular effect.
She said to the Sporting Post upon departing South Africa in December 2022, “I will be living on the Wiltshire-Berkshire border, down the road from the ‘the Valley of the Racehorse’, more familiarly known as the Lambourne Training Grounds. Thankfully I have many friends and contacts in the racing industry in England – so I will hopefully be able to get involved there, again.”
For those who are interested in offering her a position in which her areas of expertise will be of value, please view the advertisement above and visit her website www.fionaramsden.com (click here to visit the website).
