Forces Equine Elite Member is invited to uphold their title as winners in London's CSI2* at the Global Champions Tour 2019

PC Charlotte Lee (pictured) of Dorset Police and Forces Equine Elite Member has been invited to return to uphold her title as winners of the Global Champions Tour in London within the CSI 2*.

Forces Equine HQ were contacted on Monday with the official invite, GCT said "we would like to invite Charlotte back to the competition representing Forces Equine". "We are so proud of this pairing and are looking forward to going to GCT to show our support along with many of our members. It is such an honour to have a member invited to this elite competition, such a great honour. We have been asked to return with Charlotte this year, fingers crossed, we are hoping to open this up to other Forces Equine members, who know's what next year may bring" said Debi Heath French, Forces Equine Founder.

PC Lee was simply over the moon when we broke the news and had this to say "I love my job, I am so proud to be a Police Officer within Dorset and it is a great honour to compete in uniform representing a service who believe in me and support me within my career and sport. Putting on the uniform and attending events like these is a dream, but to have the opportunity to ride in uniform and represent my service and Forces Equine, words can't express".

PC Lee also said that one of her most memorable moments was when she was presented as the winner of her class and the National Anthem was played "It was such an emotional experience, it was hard to hold back the tears, I am so proud to Serve my Force, Dorset Police, my country and Forces Equine" said Charlotte. 

We welcome ALL FE members to come down and show thier support along with all friends of FE who follow us, support us and promote us. Tickets can be purchased online now and to enter this great venue they really are not expensive! 

Tickets start from £11.00 per person, then £21.60 or £27.00 per person or you could relax and enjoy the day in the fantastic GC Champions Lounge at £64.80 per person. The FEHQ team were in the lounge last year "it has the best views and you feel really special" said Debi Heath French. If you want to make a weekend of it, lounge tickets are £180 for the entire weekend. 

Charlotte will be competing on all 3 days so you will be able to enjoy three days of her competing, flying the flag for Forces Equine & UK Police riders as a Dorset Police Officer. You will also catch rounds from some of the globes greats including GBR superstars Scott Brash, Ben Maher.

The spectacular Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL of London returns to the unique venue of Royal Hospital Chelsea from 2 - 4 August 2019 featuring the world's greatest show jumping riders and horses.

British Olympic gold medallists Ben Maher and Scott Brash will be among the top talent lining up to compete in the high octane Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL individual and team competitions at the historic home of the much-loved Chelsea Pensioners.

Speaking about the forthcoming event Maher said: "Myself and the London Knights are really looking forward to LGCT and GCL London this year - we had such a fantastic reception from the crowd and we're hoping to see as many supporters as possible again this August at the very special venue of Royal Hospital Chelsea."

With the innovative and dynamic GCL team competition hitting full throttle as teams compete in the heart of the UK's capital, the home city team, London Knights - who include British riders Maher and team owner Emily Moffitt, as well as international stars Olivier and Nicola Philippaerts, Martin Fuchs and Max Kuhner - will be looking for local support as they fight for valuable points to help them defend their 2018 Championship title.

The stars of the show jumping will descend on the British capital this summer for another sizzling weekend of world class sport and entertainment so don't miss your chance to book your tickets for this glittering equestrian event.

Fans packed the grandstands last year to watch an amazing showdown between the two British Champions Maher and Brash. Brash ultimately emerged victorious and was cheered to the rafters at the prize-giving ceremony attended by the Chelsea Pensioners and the Household Cavalry.

All season the British riders have been battling on the LGCT circuit, know as the 'Formula 1' of equestrian sport, as the series travelled from Doha to Mexico City, Miami Beach, Shanghai and to Europe before arriving in London in August. All the riders have their sights set on the ultimate goal of the GC Prague Playoffs this November.

Families will enjoy a fantastic day out at this superb venue which will include a shopping village, refreshment areas and kids' activities. Tickets for seats in the covered grandstands are now on sale along with tickets for the chic GC Lounge with privileged seating and a complimentary drink on arrival.

To book your tickets click here.

Provisional Schedule

GCL Round 1, featuring thrilling team competiton, will kick off on Friday 2nd August. The GCL R2 final on Saturday afternoon (3rd August) will be followed by the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London featuring the stars of show jumping. On Sunday 4th August top riders will be in action again in the closing 5* competition of the weekend.Enter your text here ...