Forces Equine Police members out in force!
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 Royal Windsor Horse Show what her talent with her own Ginelli Z had to offer.
PC Jenna Hastings invited Founder, Debi Heath French to her pass out as a Mounted Police Officer at Imber Court. "It was a fantastic opportunity and a proud moment to watch our Secretary achieve her dream goal" said Debi.
With Police Officers passing out into the Met & Gloucestershire Police, the level of riding was high and they all looked so smart.
Jenna has now moved to her new post and her Inspector has asked Forces Equine to follow the new Mounted Unit as it progresses. We will keep you all posted on all the goings on.
The Avon & Somerset Mounted Unit were out and about at Badminton this year showing support and ensuring all who attended were safe having a great time.
Helen Du Heaume (pictured) an FE Member had this to say... "Over the next few days the A&S Mounted Department will be patrolling The Badminton Horse Trials, this will include the training of young horses with crowds at the event, patrols of the shopping village and car parks, rubbing shoulders with eventing stars and on Sunday four Mounties will be leading the Badminton winners into the main arena for prize giving"
Pictured, No. 1 Tracey and PC Lindsey Pendleton with Harry Mead, No 2. Lindsey and Tracey with Tina Cook, No 3. Lindsey, PC Lizzie Livingstone & PC Helen Du Heaume. Video is Lizzie cantering Jubilee and Helen on Rolo.
Pictured is PC Lizzie Livingstone with Sergeant whizberry on her back.
PC Philippa Wratten of Kent Police and Forces Equine member showed the on lookers at the Royal Windsor Horse Show just what her and her lovely mare Ginelli Z aka Vogue exactly what they were made of.
Founder Debi Heath French, attended the show in support of this pair and although it was cold and rainy the level of riding was amazing. "It's great to see our members out and about flying the flag for their Service and our organisation. To see Philippa in a class with riders such as William & Pippa Funnel, Shane Breen, Laura Renwick, Robert Whitaker & Laura Kraut, to name but a few, we still are amazed that riders have a a professional full time job and still manage to go out and give International riders from all over the world a run for their money!
Philippa competed in the 1.30m with 63 riders and came 42nd with 8 saults on a time of 40.23. The 1.35m had 43 riders, the pair came 26th with 8 faults and in a time of 78.39. They also entered the 1.40m class which had 54 riders and they came 41st with 10 faults on a time of 53.04.
In the 1.40m Philippa & Vogue beat names like William Funnell, Joseph Stockdale & Laura Kraut which just goes to show the level they are competing at. How proud we were watching her and we look forward to following the pair soon!
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PC Charlotte Lee & Zarina have been accepted to compete at the Hickstead Derby in June.
Charlotte will be out representing Dorset Police and Forces Equine and we are super excited!
Come down and show your support! If the pair qualify in the top 25 final on the Saturday it is going to be an amzing day out to see the pair in action!
