FWC Ride to Freedom

In June 2023, FWC will take a team of 8 ladies to France to tackle the challenging terrain surrounding the ‘WWII Freedom Trail’ across the Pyrenees Mountains on horseback. This act of remembrance touches the hearts of the FWC community, and this 'Ride to Freedom' will be particularly significant for FWC member Steph who became disabled 3 years ago and is now permanently dependant on a wheelchair.

Steph joined FWC determined not to let her disability prevent her from adventuring and inspiring others to never give up hope. The team will spend 5 days on horseback and support Steph to achieve what she believed to be impossible - freedom from her wheelchair, and ultimately, freedom from disability. 

This ‘Ride to Freedom’ will showcase the incredible power adventure can have on those living with physical disability, mental health conditions and chronic illness.

The R2F Team are raising money for the inspirational Armed Forces Equine Charity (AFEC) whose charitable aims align so closely with the FWC community. AFEC activities are designed to tackle a range of issues from loneliness to addiction, mental health problems to physical disability; they want to help everyone to build their confidence and realise their potential.