As always our members attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show in their teams and this year we returned with an official Forces Equine Police Team headed by team captain PC Helen Du Heaume of Avon & Somerset Police. Helen's fellow team members included, Sgt Charlotte Lee of Dorset Police & PC Jenny Williams of Avon & Somerset Police and...
We were proud and honoured to be invited to not only speak at this fabulous show in the Inspiration Stage with Rosie Tapner, but to also have a stand where we could meet current and new members of the organisation. "As a not for profit organisation, it is such an honour to be invited to events and showcase our amazing members and the opportunities ...
It is with great pride to announce that PC Jenna Hastings of Gloucestershire Mounted Unit will be leading out the winner from the 14:50hrs race. Jenna was involved last year and is really excited and honoured to be out again this year. Why not tune into ITV at 14:50hrs to watch one of our members excorting the winner!
Report by Sgt Susan Williams Padre Jones, Originally from Australia, has been part of C&G ACF since Covid and just recently moved to Connah's Quay, he emailed me asking if he could come and help out with the Detachment evenings. We call him 'Jack of all trades' he has more Qualifications than anyone I have known. Cycling, Gliding, Sports ...
We are always very proud of our members serving our country, but have you ever wondered how they manage a full time frontline career and a top level equestrian hobby? This lady has ridden against some of the worlds best and taken a win at this level! Take a look now at the story behind one of Dorset Police Officers and Forces Equine member, Sg...
BRAND NEW FOR 2023! We've teamed up with Dressage Anywhere to bring you a very special online dressage league and championships! From January, our Forces Equine online dressage competition will be open to Forces Equine members. Classes includes Introductory to Advanced Medium. Same horse and rider combinations can earn points every month in the For...
Blue Chip are incredibly pleased to support Forces Equine with both a long running offer for their valued members PLUS sponsorship of the upcoming Forces Equine Games! As an organisation Forces Equine share many of the same attributes as Blue Chip, offering support, being inclusive, working hard, having fun and embracing grassroots to the elite. Bl...
The last 18 months have been tough for a lot of us with losing loved ones. Unfortunately this is the same for our Co-Founder, Captain David Heath French RAMC, who's father passed away on Thursday 3rd June 2021. Colonel Michael Timothy French gave 38 years service to the British Army, serving with the Royal Anglians and in the Ro...
We are excited to announce that our partners at Blue Chip are offering a 15% discount as a long running offer for FE. The discount code is available within our members area which can be applied at the checkout on the Blue Chip website (www.bluechipfeed.com) and the discount will be automatically applied. This discount applies to all...
We wanted to share some fantastic news that our organisation has won another award. We received this email and a personal call from CorporateLiveWire to say we had been nominated and only won it!!!! "We can now confirm we have made the decisions on the companies and individuals that should be selected as winners in this year's programme. You were c...
Once again our members have been out and about showing what they are made of. This weekend PC Philippa Wratten of Kent Police, attended Hickstead and qualified for her class (out of 100 competitors) in the main Hickstead arena where she claimed 5th place out of 15, which was out of a total of 31 qualified combinations. "I'm literally burs...
PRESS RELEASE Blue Chip to offer long running support for Forces Equine Blue Chip are incredibly pleased to announce their support of Forces Equine with a long running offer for their valued members. As an organisation Forces Equine share many of the same attributes as Blue Chip, offering support, being inclusive, working hard, having fun and embra...
Founder Debi Heath French & Membership Lead Jan Heath had the pleasure of talking to Emma and learning all about her showing life and her career!
Well what a cold day resulted in an ultimate win to PCSO Emma-Jo Thorpe of South Yorkshire Police! PCSO Emma-Jo Thorpe (pictured) was out as part of a team and individual competition at Brooksby College in Melton Mowbray yesterday and set the world on fire with Marley. Emma said "You know me, I don't normally do speed! but yesterday Marle...
Would you be interested in Tentpegging? There are some hire horses available from an independent supplier for competent riders under a specified weight (ex-polo pony types). Own horses welcome. Contact details to book a place for this event. **Please contact training@forcesequine.org for more details
After the huge success of the Forces Equine Championships last year, British Dressage and Forces Equine are delighted to be running this popular series for a second year. The Championship, for riders in HM Forces, Government Services, Public Services, and their dependents, will be held at Moreton Morrell in Warwickshire on date to be confirmed........
The IC League launched in 2016 and formed by founder Mr Joe Platt. Joe wanted to bring like minded serving and ex-serving members together in competition and last year proved it to be a success. Joe's story; "It was the start of a long and difficult journey to come to terms with the consequences of the brain injury which left him virtually unemploy...