Members weekly round-up
This week we kick off with Sgt Susan Williams ACF and a report from Clwyd & Gwynedd Army Cadet Force.
"Deeside instructor Susan Williams and her trusty steed Tara have been taking part in a British Dressage Qualifier event at Coleg Cambria. The award winning team of Susan and Tara were joined by a new support team of cadets from Deeside detachment.
Susan reported "four Cadets from Deeside came to support me, maybe Tara has little fan club. LCpl Williams E, LCpl Cavanah, LCpl Sterio and Cpl Baines, it was lovely to see them showing an interest. Cpl Baines was really bonding with Tara, brushing her and talking to her, LCpl Sterio, LCpl Cavanah were very helpful." Susan added " I think it's really nice for Cadets to finally meet Tara as she is in my eyes famous as, people come over at the show wanting photographs taken with her".
Susan Williams has demonstrated her equestrian talents by winning at the British Riding Club 5star National Championships 2019 representing Forces Equine. Susan and her 21 year old horse Tara aka Shadylady became National Champion at Medium level with a score over 69%.
Tara, Susan and the Deeside support team are looking forward to the next outing.
Well done Susan and Team Deeside"
Susan & Tara took a 1st & 2nd place, we are super proud of this pair especially with the roller coaster Susan has been on, this shows dedication and belief really does pay off!
Forces Equine go to the Royal Air Force Championships! For the first time, FEHQ attended the RAF Champs at Cranwell to show support to our members. All of them did so well and we were so proud to be there to join them over the weekend.
Many placings with all members leaving with ribbons and prizes.
You'll see from our video that a few members kept on going back to grab even more & more - WELL DONE ALL!
With thanks to George Parish for his amazing photographs and thanks to all who flew the FE Flag, we salute you all!
Next year we would like to see even more of you attend this great show, Serving, Ex-Serving members of the Forces & Emergency Services, MoD staff, Dependants, the list is endless and you'll have a great time! Go FE!
Well done to Flying Officer Tamsin Jessup, WO Saul Vine, PCSO Emma-Jo Thorpe, PC Faye North, DC Joanne Wilson & Tracey Fleming who all attended and gave it their all.
Check out the presentation video below and our very loud Founder, Debi Heath French who was very proud of all our members!
PC Emma Smith of Suffolk Constabulary has been out showing and gaining some great results.
"Home produced M&M WHP winner and reserve champion at Equifest & 3rd and 5th in the 70 and 80cm arena Eventing at Equifest with the presentations in the evening performance! Harry (Popsters Masterclass) Olympia second round winner and reserve champion at the championship show (Champion qualifies for Olympia ? so close) 1st Welsh breeds ridden and champion M&M ridden" said Emma.
It's great to see our members doing so well in yet another discipline, we think 2020 will introduce showing to Forces Equine - watch this space.
PC Philippa Wratten & her own Vogue competed in their first indoor shows back with a 1st and 2nd and a win in 1.20 at the next one. Philippa has just got over surgery, so yet another great story about determination and belief!
Ex Civil Servant Louise Revill (pictured) & her own Joey came 5th eventing at Solihull on Saturday, "nearly had naughty time penalties!!! Also dressage training is progressing well with the start of half pass" said Louise.
A great pair who will be turning some heads next year!
Charlie Curtis (pictured with her red rosette) a British Army dependant & her own Spider had their 1st ever Novice test and came 1st with 64.52%, "Oh and we are off to Team Quest Regionals at the end of the month" said Charlie.
Another Forces Equine success story and we look forward to seeing their journey to the Regionals and wish them the best of luck from all of us at Forces Equine!
New member Lauren & her pony Finlay have qualified for the British Dressage My Quest Championships "Wahhh ! Finlay and I have qualified for the Kent and Masters My Quest National Championships !! Road trip to Buckinghamshire it is. I blooming love my pony.
Prepare for the horse spam..." said Lauren
Yet another great achievement for our member, they just keep on making us proud! Follow Lauren's journey >
Firefighter Louise Ayley of Kent Fire Service "Elementary 57 with Mr Handsome Pants aka George and gained a 2nd place on 15th Sept '19 - amazing result for this pair!
Mrs Carys Reynolds "First BE Novice completed for myself and Tommy with a super clear XC to!"
More to follow on Carys later as she made her first Forces Equine debut as part of the team at Blenheim Palace BEAE100!
FEYRA Member James Matthews and his new ride Annie, 2nd in 75cm and 5th in 85cm on their first show together. James & his dad Graeme, Forces Equine PoC for Show Jumping also attended the Arena UK Festival this weekend #FlyingTheFlag with their Forces Equine numnahs, alas it was not meant to be but we are excited to follow the pair over the BS winter season.
Mrs Julia Hardy tripped the light fantastic gaining Reserve Supreme champion Chantry Championships with her own Levi! What a result!
Chief Inspector Lesley Wheatley of Northumbria Police and her own Furst Lazo have been selected for Home International for British Dressage.
Another amazing achievement for this pair and we wish them all the luck in the world! #WeServeWeRide
Forces Equine Team Blenheim 2019 Pictured left to right, PC Lindsey Pendleton A&S Police, PC Helen Du Heaume A&S Police, PCSO Emma-Jo Thorpe SYP Police & Mrs Carys Reynolds A&S Police.
"What a competition and I couldn't be more proud!" said Debi Heath French. "The team run up this year has been emotional, with so many changes to the run up, but you would have never had know. This team pulled together, gel'd, gave it their all and in my eyes, set the world on fire. This was the first year the team were placed and managed a fantastic 8, I am so proud" said Debi.
Vidoes will be available on our YouTube channel soon, bring on next year!
