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! 

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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...

Well done to all that entered and those who won - FEHQ will be pairing you up with your prizes this week! Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony Charity is immensely grateful to Forces Equine for supporting us through your 12 Days of Christmas initiative and we're proud you chose us!  Your fundraising will help with vital bone cancer research (especia...

Well our 12 Days of Christmas has been launched and ready for you to subscribe to! With our final prize being confirmed today, you'll have to agree there is so much to play for and ALL proceeds going to the amazing Willberry Wonder Pony Charity. So with thanks to all of the following who kindly donated prizes; Wales Polo Team - Experience Day and l...

British Dressage have covered our event and our riders made us so proud! We are always proud of our members and they are such a friendly bunch with great team spirit who turn heads where ever they go! Col Mike Mullis President of the Cadet Force Commissioning Board, Louise Ayley of Kent Fire Service, PC Jenna Hastings & Katie Baxter of Hertford...

Well Sunday 4th December 2016 saw the start of Forces Equine riders start their My Quest challenge. DS Debra Renwick & Jimmy Jazz of South Yorkshire Police came 1st & 2nd in both of their tests which was fantastic!  Founder Debi Heathh French and her new horse Dandy Boy came 7th and were over the moon as it was the 6th time the partner...

Fence judge training day suitable for all levels of fence judges including beginners. The day will be classroom based.This day is a great way to learn more about fence judging or keep yourself up to date with the latest rules.Open to BE Members and Non-Members. If you are booking for more than one person, please ensure you book each individual onto...

It is with great pleasure to announce our new partnership with FEI TV. They are offering all Forces Equine members 50% off their TV subscriptions to their channel. All you have to do to claim your discount is login to the Forces Equine Members Area and on your home page scroll down to find the Subscription Discounts and use the code and link provid...

Members of Forces Equine attended the British Riding Clubs team event at Hickstead on 31st July 2016. Out in Forces our six teams did so well and made themselves and the organisation proud. Our top power team is as follows; 0.85m Miss Hannah Kew (Met Police Dependant)0.95m Miss Louise Revill (Civil Service)1.05m PC Charlotte Lee (Dorset Police) How...

What a fantastic first show for the UK Grass Roots Championships and Aspirate Final. Fantastic venue and people looking after the event and we cannot wait to go back. With all our competitors qualifying for the Sunshine Tour they had an amazing time and all are looking forward to next year! ESUK 2016 - YouTube Wacth all videos live on our channel. ...

Once again the MET Police will be out in style strutting their stuff at the New Forest Show this year. It is an amazing display and you can buy tickets here http://www.newforestshow.co.uk/metropolitan-police-activity-ride/ **Photo courtesy of the New Forest Show Website

6 members of Forces Equine made 2 teams to compete at Badminton on the 14th July 2016. Forces Equine Ultimate Force & Forces Equine Total Divas, did the organisation proud bringing home a 6th in the Individual, a 6th in the team event. Well done to DS Debra Renwick South Yorkshire Police, SC Polly Tucker Avon & Somerset Police & Miss Em...

Members of Forces Equine attended a mess summer ball in Tidworth on 8th July 2016 with Tidworth Saddle Club. We were honoured to see the images and mess members were very happy to see them there - well done Larissa Andrews and friends!

Charlotte attended the International event at Arena UK on 7th, 8th & 9th June 2016 and what a mark she made! We were so humbled that Charlotte was proud to wear her Forces Equine numnah and give it here all, well we were stuck for words.  Day 1 : Zarina jumped a lovely double clear in the 1.30m finishing just outside the placings. Then Fer...

The International Mounted Police championship in horse Riding has been held for the last 19 years in Brno. This year the Czech Republic Police kindly invited 4 ambassadors (2 riders and 2 representatives) from the UK following ACC Rod Hanson's visit to the games last year.  The competition was between Mounted units from several areas including...

South Yorkshire & Hertfordshire Police grabbed a great 2nd in the 0.70m team event! South Yorkshire FE News : Jo Wilson and Emma Jo Thorpe also now FE members from South Yorkshire Police did brilliantly on their first FE outing - Emma got 2nd in Prelim 7 Jo got 5th in Prelim 12 DS Debra Renwick got 6th in Prelim 122nd in 0.90mand won silver com...

2015 saw British Showjumping holding Forces Equine finals at the British Showjumping National Championships. These finals consisted of 4 separate height sections - the Forces Equine Rising Stars of the Future League Final at 80cm, the Open Stars League Final at 90cm, the Forces Equine Champions League Final at 1.05m and the Forces Equine Elite Leag...

Members of Forces Equine qualify through the leagues to enter the BS National Championships

Members of Forces Equine return to the Jersey shores to represent the UK Mainland for a second time!

Members of Forces Equine return to Hickstead and make 9th place out of 68 teams!

PC Lizzie Livingstone of Avon & Somerset Police doing Forces Equine proud at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 2015 within the Services Team Jumping competition.

Forces Equine Hickstead team jumping with British Riding Clubs representing all that serve us on a daily basis.

Members of FE compete with BRC at Felbridge in Showjumping - it does not always go right, but the members always give it there all! #proud.

Forces Equine members show their support to the combined services by competing at CSEC in 2014.

Members of Forces Equine represent the UK Mainland in Jersey.

More than 350 people have entered a new military equestrian event in Hampshire which features two jumps used during the London 2012 Olympics. The two-day Forces Equine Games, which includes the Royal Navy Championship, is taking place at Wellington Riding. Teams from military regiments, the police and fire services from across the UK will compete i...

I attended the Forces Equine Dog Show at Wellington Riding Stables, Heckfield Hook, Hampshire on Sunday the 5th of May 2013. unfortunately, I had to attend the event by myself, as the Mayoress was in Frimley Park Hospital with an infection. I had the chance to judge the dogs and bitches in a number of categories. The one which was the most touching...

More than 350 people have entered a new military equestrian event in Hampshire which features two jumps used during the London 2012 Olympics. The two-day Forces Equine Games, which includes the Royal Navy Championship, is taking place at Wellington Riding. Teams from military regiments, the police and fire services from across the UK will compete i...

Forces Equine is an online community dedicated to those in the Services and their families. In May this year Forces Equine is holding its first show, the Forces Equine Games. "Unusually for a military show this will have more of a club feel with riders from all Services competing against each other across a number of events. The event is open to al...

Inter-service rivalry has been on show in Berkshire this weekend with the first ever Forces Equine Games. The event was inspired by Great Britain's success at London 2012 and the organisors at Wellington Riding near Heckfield hope it'll become a regular competition. Richard Slee reports. First ever forces Equine Games - ITV News Read First ever for...

Name: Lewis Carrier Age: 23 years old Discipline: Dressgae Lewis comes from a non-horsey military family (RAF) and is based in Norfolk. Lewis has owned and trained his 13-year-old Grand Prix horse Diego since a 4-year-old. Lewis and Diego competed at the Young Rider European Championships in France in 2018 gaining a top ten place and the ...

Today we look back at 2017 and Arena UK who hosted our Armed Forces Day Mini Major. It was a fabulous weekend and this was the best event ever. Tilly contacted us via Instagram and wanted to share a memorable moment and we thought it was defo a #FeelGoodFriday moment! "This is me and my pony Magic Monkey, my 29 year old 128. We broug...

Catch up with our Instagram Live on Tuesday evening 16th February 2021.

In August 2020, Forces Equine signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we are proud to announce that we are officially on the database. Download PDF File Here

We are incredibly proud of all of our members, but there a lot of you who inspire us by holding down a full time frontline career and a spectacular equestrian career also. We would like to introduce you to PC Emma Smith of Suffolk Constabulary, who qualified for the world famous Olympia, but due to COVID-19, 2020 was not possible. Take a look at Em...

On Tuesday 9th February 2021, Forces Equine launch their first on many "Tuesday Night In with Forces Equine & Friends" and this week we will be hosting Managing Director Carmen Cummiskey of FOMO. FOMO develop state of the art Body Protectors that are great for Competing and day to day riding, looking after your safety. Tune in and find out...