We were so proud of our two fabulous members who made it to the final of the Horse & Hound Awards 2020, within the same category PIKEUR Amature Rider of the Decade, well done PC Philippa Wratten you make us so very proud each and every time you ride with and for us, you are a real team player!We are super excited to announce that the winner was...
We are so proud to announce that not one but two FE'ers have made the final 4 in the Pikeur Amateur Rider of the Decade category, here's their stories; Philippa Wratten 33 years old, police officer jumping up to 1.40m with her mare Ginelli Z This talented showjumper produces her own horses alongside working demanding shifts. She often competes agai...
We never expect any member to say thank you, but it means so much when you do and our sponsors really know just how much their impact has on our organisation and it's members. This lovely card arrived at FEHQ and found it's way to the home of our Founder Debi Heath French. "It's so lovely to know that our leagues have such an impact and we could no...
It's been our pleasure to watch our members out and about after what has been a very strange year! In all disciplines, they have tried their very best (as always) and achieved some great things. "Mo - Show champion and Dressage champion, Gracie - overall Reserve supreme of show (all disciplines)" said PC Emma Smith of Suffolk Police. (her horse pic...
A couple of weeks ago, Sally from 4 Strides Equestrian contacted Forces Equine with the idea of getting a Forces Equine team to compete at our competition #FEG2021 held at Arena UK next September 1st 2021 and the possibility to go off to the World Championships. Forces Equine had the opportunity to send two of t...
YAY! We are finally able to start bringing you news from our amazing Forces Equine members, starting with our Sgt Susan Williams and her own Shady Lady aka Tara at the British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music Championships. Report by Maj John Baxendale ACF Deeside Detachments adopted horse Shady Lady aka Tara and Sgt Susan Williams have bee...
Forces Equine are proud to announce that we have been nominated for an award "Ex-Forces Initiative Award" and are a 2020 finalist at the Ex Forces in Business Awards. "I never even realised that we had been nominated, I thought it was a hoax, it was a total surprise and such an honour!" said Debi Heath French, Founder of Forces Equine. "Our vo...
Diversity & Inclusion Policy This policy supplements the Forces Equine Handbook and is supplemented further by the Forces Equine Social Media policy. As a not for profit organisation our committee and its members are all volunteers who give up their time to make Forces Equine (FE) the best organisation it can be. Forces Equine are lucky e...
It is with deep regret to say that Mr Jack Tarr, friend of Forces Equine and ex serving Royal Air Force, passed away on Saturday morning. His nephew Neil has just contacted our Founder Debi Heath French to let her know. "Jack was a lovely man and championed Forces Equitation. In recent years he even attended, showing support to the Royal Air Force ...
We will be hosting our 2018 Forces Equine Awards at Arena UK on Saturday 3rd November 2018. Due to the harsh winter, the 2017 awards were postponed, so we shall be presenting the 2017 & 2018 awards on the same evening. Good luck to all our nominees and the 2018 voting closes on 6th October 2018 - GET VOTING NOW! The FE'er's | Award...
Well the results are in and well done to all our winners and runners up! Intro League; 1st: Mary Tongue | £25 Forces Equine Voucher 2nd: Georgina Downs | 5 BD Tickets To Ride 3rd: Stephanie McKillop-Burton | 3 BD Tickets To Ride Prelim League: 1st: Keeley Tongue | £25 Forces Equine Voucher 2nd: Tallulah Murrell | 5 BD Tickets To Ride 3rd: Charlotte...
FEYRA Member Evie Toombes has been admitted yet again into hospital, but this time, Evie could be in for up to 6 weeks. So we wanted to cheer Evie up and after to chatting to her in hospital last night, we have devised a plan and will be launching "Eat 4 Evie". This is a chance for you to post a video clip on the official Facebook page of y...
Our brave FEYRA Member Robyn Byrne tells her story with mum Nikki after her fall at #WinterFEG2019. We are happy to say that Robyn is on the road to recovery and from all of us at Forces Equine, we look forward to seeing her and Cracker out with us again soon! #BraveRider #StrongYoungLady #Proud We'd like to thank all who acted so quickly and came...
FEYRA Member Miss Daisy Williams face says it all! Daisy not only qualified Jill Williams Bermudez BDA but also Jill's King III within the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Championship at HOYS this year. With 28 in her class, Daisy not only took 1st place on Bermudez BDA but also grabbing 2nd place on King III. The FEHQ team wre preparing for Wi...
It's with great pleasure to announce that Forces Equine member LBdr Christie Farren and her own Milly aka Raksih At Midnight will be attending the Services Jumping at London's Olympia Horse Show. This has been something that Christie has been wanting for years and she has now achieved her goal. "I am literally in bits.. so proud to finally announce...
FEYRA member Charlotte Bagshaw (pictured) normally sets the bar in Dressage & Side Saddle, but recently has been appearing in our news showing. Well this week has been no different and Charlotte and Princess have be in London "Wow what an amazing weekend at Royal London Show! Princess has been on point all weekend. Last night being crowned ?Mi...
This week we kick off with Sgt Susan Williams ACF and a report from Clwyd & Gwynedd Army Cadet Force. "Deeside instructor Susan Williams and her trusty steed Tara have been taking part in a British Dressage Qualifier event at Coleg Cambria. The award winning team of Susan and Tara were joined by a new support team of cadets from Deeside d...