Report by : PC Jenna Hastings FE Cops and Dodgers finished in 15th place out of 66 teams with a score of 12. Matt Culling posted an amazing clear round in the 85cm which was brilliant considering he was a last-minute replacement and he's only been competing for a few months – his smile all day afterwards said it all. James Matthews added 4 faults ...
For our 6th consecutive year, Forces Equine are taking teams to Hickstead to compete in the teams of 3 with British Riding Clubs. The heights are 0.85m, 0.95m & 1.05m with all 3 team members competing at one of those heights. Every year Forces Equine Avon & Somerset team top the boards out of the Forces Equine Teams, can they do it again t...
We are delighted to announce that 2 of our Forces Equine Young Riders have been selected to represent Forces Equine and BRC Area 16 at the British Riding Clubs National Championships at Lincoln Show Ground on 31st August & 1st September 2019. The team will compete on the Sunday and would love your support, pop down and cheer them on - more to ...
Every year at the Forces Equine Games we present the Forces Equine Serving & Non-Serving Champion of the years games. This is a point scored competition on placings and this year the competition was sponsored by our partners at Voltaire Design. Sadly last years winner, PCSO Emma-Jo Thorpe forgot to bring the cup to the show as she had an emotio...
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 Forc...
The leagues are worked out on Horse/Rider combination and at three levels; AESARGENTIAURUM Which are latin for Bronze, SIlver & Gold. Horse/Rider combo gains points over all levels and we have a winner & runner up each year - prizes to follow and WELL DONE to our winners! This years Show Jumping League winners are below. Forces ...
Well what a week! We started the Hickstead June meet with Deputy Governor Caroline Vine HMPPS who competed with her own Diamond Buffet within the Dressage competition. The pair qualified for the event and were super excited to get down and strut their stuff in uniform representing the Prison Service & Forces Equine. "Love my boy Bob. Loved the ...
From Novice at Hickstead to Intermediate I and the turn of Crew Manager Sally Ann Walker...... Our Forces Equine members never cease to amaze us and this pairing is no exception, they are heading for the top! Crew Manager Sally Walker was out and about this weekend on Wilton and had this to say, "So at the weekend, we ventured to Bri...
PC's Tracey Brown (pictured left), Julie Bradshaw & PCSO Emma-Jo Thorpe (official overseas FE flag flyer) travelled to the Czech Republic to compete against officers from mounted units from Europe which included, Poland Slovakia Germany, Hungary Russia. "Riding horses we had only1 hour to familiarise ourselves with Julie and I took part in 3 co...
We are always so very proud of our members who are out and about, not matter the level they may competing at and the last two weeks has been no exception. With PC Jenna Hastings passing out as a Mounted Police Officer with Gloucestershire Police, Team Avon & Somerset suporting Badminton and PC Philippa Wratten of Kent Police showing the R...
Well what a long day ??? absolutely shattered now but pleased to say Gloucester is gaining two new fully qualified mounted officers ??? so proud of Em and I for making it this far, it's been very much hard work but all that graft has been worth it for this piece of paper!!! Can't wait to crack on now and get out there! Read more about PC Hast...
We are so very proud to announce that the FE 100m Festival of the Horse Team will be going to the British Riding Clubs Championship after winning their qualifier on Saturday 23rd March 2019 at Epworth Equestrian Centre. With special thanks to all our competitors, their supporters and especially PCSO Emma-Jo Thorpe who collated this event along wit...
by PC Jenna Hastings 10 years ago, I was finishing university and had decided I wanted to join the police. My absolute dream job was to be a mounted officer, so I had intended to join the Metropolitan Police. Sadly, that fell through due to the wonderful idea of budget cuts and I had to wait another couple of years before joining Hertfordshire Po...
Well what a weekend for Arena Eventing & Dressage that our members have had this weekend whilst out competing with our business partners British Eventing & British Dressage. PCSO Emma-Jo Thorpe (pictured) came 3rd at the British Eventing Arena Eventing Championships at Dallas Burton. "We are super proud of our member Emma-Jo and ...
It is always great to see our members on our leagues, but what an achievement some of our riders have had with smashing the British Showjumping Leagues! PC Charlotte Lee & Zarina smashed the South West Silver League at the end of September with a whopping 654 points leaving them in 1st place (out of 374 riders) and leading the horse...
Well what a weekend and our members have been out and about doing themselves proud! Julia Hardy has been putting FE and herself on the map in Belgium and has had some fantastic results. "Wow, epic last day at Bonheiden. I manned up and did the 1.20 Grand Prix with Ginger for one down total rider error but thrilled with him, he's definitely back! M...
This weekend we have a few of our members out and about at some major championships in and around the UK. We wanted to show them our support as all will be flying the Forces Equine Flag! Inspector Lesley Wheatley of Northumbia Police is off to trip the light fantastic at the British Riding Clubs Dressage To Music Championships at Elementary...
Forces Equine has established a new partnership with Cavaletti, which was inspired by like minded equestrian enthusiasts with years of experience from all angles of the Equestrian sector. With the ever-growing ecommerce shopping habits taking the world by storm we wanted to make difficult products easier to purchase by the click of a button. The in...
It is always an honour to see our members do so well and when you see them in lights it is amazing and inspirational for all our members. Crew Manager Sally Ann Walker recently competed in her Silver PSG Level and won also claiming 5th overall at the competition. Sally has been selected to represent England and we are immensely proud of her and Wi...
Accommodation for our competitors - F.E.G. Latest News  Moreton Morrell College are offering on site, en suite accommodation with shared kitchen at £30 per night. These are single rooms but this is a fantastic opportunity for those who can't stay in Lorries etc. Contact the Accommodation team : This https://www.fegames.uk/news/accommod...
Great write up about Forces Equine Elite member PC Philippa Wratten of Kent Police and even we get a little mention too!
Evie Toombes, Forces Equine Young Rider Academy Member has let the world know about dealing with a condition and Show Jumping. We are super proud of Evie and we are so happy that she won her award within her category. "Evie, aged 16, from Skegness, was born with spina bifida requiring spinal surgery which left her with a number of serious health is...
ELITE Inspector Lesley Wheatley DRESSAGE PC Helen Du Heaume Eventing PC Charlotte Lee Show Jumping GRASSROOTS Ms Lisa Sterrow Dressage PC Faye North Eventing Cadet Will Field Show Jumpimg Can't see your name here? Have you submitted your affiliated and unaffiliated results? If not, get them into FEHQ now! SUBMIT YOU...
PC Helen Du Heaume, Forces Equine Brand Ambassador attended the Solihull Horse Trials this weekend and was simply fantastic! "Milky was on fire today, a double clear in the BE Novice at Solihull, finishing on our 29.8 dressage to win the class!! Can't believe how far we have come. Gatcombe FEI 1* next." said Helen. Helen and Milky will be jo...
Forces Equine has established a new partnership with Botanica, who cater for the growing awareness of natural products and to utilize the wonders of Nature's Healing Energy. Botanica's Herbal system works to promote healthy cell growth and complete recovery without scarring. Traditionally we would look for a cream to form a barrier on a cut, but in...
Forces Equine has established a new partnership with Bed-Down Horse and Animal Bedding, who play a vital part in improving equine performance through minimising of dust levels in every bale manufactured. The risks associated with dust can cause animals to suffer many respiratory health issues and everyday welfare concerns. Bed-Down's extensive ran...
Report by Jenna Hastings - So so pleased with the boy today ??? months of planning to get to this point and happy to report the boy likes to event ??? Little bit spooky in dressage and it showed with rider riding like a numpty and holding on too much meaning marked down for lack of activeness and tense transitions - 34.3 was not a bad score t...
Report by Lucy Elder - Horse & Hound "We've never really won anything!" laughed Horse & Hound Festival of Dressage's elementary champion Lesley Wheatley.Lesley, an inspector at Northumbria Police, produced two consistent tests aboard her 18.2hh chestnut Furst Lazlo to win the championship, sponsored by Wow Saddles.The pair won the first cha...
Well what a show! The weather was appalling, but all riders gave it their all in some really bad conditions. Out of 68 teams our FE Avon & Somerset Teams came a whapping 15th place overall and we are so pleased with how all three teams did on the day. Report by, Joanne Hastings "Well back home after a very busy and eventful weekend with lots o...
We are so proud to announce that Forces Equine member Elly Wishart has been selected as a brand ambassador for Jump 4 Joy. Elly has been a member of Forces Equine for 5 years and has supported the organisation in any way that she possibly can. Elly is a qualified trainer and has ran training events for FE members, she has competed and represented t...
A police inspector is set to compete in a national dressage championship - after her horse danced to The Jungle Book's Bear Necessities. Lesley Wheatley is a neighbourhood inspector at Northumbria Police where she helps keep residents in north Newcastle safe.Every day she is tasked with protecting vulnerable people, reducing crime in her local comm...
Report by Jo Kelly 11th June 2018 : The Northern Echo A POLICE inspector is due to compete in a national dressage championship – after her horse danced to The Jungle Book's Bear Necessities. Lesley Wheatley is a neighbourhood inspector at Northumbria Police, but last month she had a very different challenge on her hands – getting a police horse to ...
Lesley Wheatley and William trotted to victory to qualify for the British Riding Club Championships By Mike Fuller 14:39, 11 JUN 2018 Watch a Northumbria Police inspector and her horse trot into a national dressage championship a while performing to Bear Necessities. Lesley Wheatley and William hot-stepped to glory in the British Riding Club's dres...
A massive well done to all our chosen Brand Ambassadors who have been announced today! Due to injury we have a space available within the discipline of Show Jumping. If you are interested, please apply here. We look forward to hearing all the news from our Ambassadors right here on ForcesEquine.com. PC Jenna Hastings - Eventing Hi N' Dr...
On Sunday 20th May 2018 at Holmside Hall equestrian centre at Holmside, Burnhope, County Durham, Lesley Wheatley represented Forces Equine in the DTM qualifier and only won! "Well my first venture out representing Forces Equine and a win in the elementary music qualifier! Very pleased" said Lesley Wheatley. We are super proud of Lesley's ...


