Theft is a fact of life, however there are steps we can all take to protect our horses, trailers and tack. Hampshire Rider are committed to reducing equestrian related crime in Hampshire. We invite you to send details of such thefts to us, and we will publicise and circulate the information.
Hampshire Horsewatch
The attached list of equine property is currently in the possession of Sussex Police.
The property was seized as a result of search warrants being executed in Hampshire! There is every chance that the property is stolen and the areas where property came from are Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey….Kent!
You will note I have highlighted one saddle in red. That would appear to be identified to an owner by reason that it is POST CODED!!!
Please look through the list and id you believe any item could be yours then contact the Investigating Officer ASAP
The property has been put onto a website…………….www.virtualbumblebee.co.uk
Bumblebee info Op Limestone DC Scullion 0845 6070999 x 80266
Look onto Virtual Bumblebee pictures of stolen Tack and garden ornaments
Get talking to Sussex Police….NOW
HAMPSHIRE HORSEWATCH 15TH JANUARY 2010
The aims of Hampshire Horsewatch are: To get the equine community to look after their property, horses, tack, stables, trailers and horseboxes more efficiently and effectively; and, To work for safer communities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by being extra vigilant. Crime can happen to your neighbour as well as you! Hampshire Horsewatch is community run but operating a working partnership with Hampshire Constabulary. While there are Equine Liaison Officers supporting the scheme and its members it needs local people to come together to form a network of 'watches' which will collectively be known as Hampshire Horsewatch.
Hampshire Horsewatch Mobile 07762 754788 or 07790 440478 DI D Collings (Force Equine Liaison Officer) 07867 972868 Hampshire Horsewatch, C/O Hampshire Constabulary, Police Headquarters, West Hill, Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DB. Non emergency number 0845 045 45 45 Email: equine@hampshire.pnn.police.uk www.hampshire.police.uk
To visit Hampshire Horsewatch, please click HERE
For guidelines on Tack Marking, please click HERE
For Trailer Security Guidelines, please click HERE
For tips on Trailer Use, please click HERE
Thames Valley Horsewatch
Thames Valley Mounted Section 01908 686075 Watch Administrator - Thames Valley Police 0118 9181644
Christine.seal@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk tvhorsewatch@btinternet.com
To visit Thames Valley Horsewatch, please click HERE
The Stolen Horse Register
Stolen? Missing? This web site provides access to details of horses, ponies and donkeys that have been registered, primarily by Horsewatch regions, as stolen or missing on the Stolen Horse Register. It is anticipated that the site will continually be developed to reflect usage and your feedback, so please help by contacting us with your thoughts and ideas. Please always make sure you check on the Stolen Horse Register if you are acquiring an equine not known to you. If you observe any suspicious activities involving one or more equines, check here - you maybe helping someone recover their special pony.
To visit The Stolen Horse Register, please click HERE
Companies offering preventative measures:
Rug ID
Rug ID provide reflective lettering for rugs, and lettering for the roofs of trailers.The route most of thieves take is straight onto the motorway as this is the easiest way to get away, however most of the major routes are now monitored with surveillance camera's, so with the use of postcodes on the roof makes it's very easy for trailers to be tracked.
Rug ID, Camellia Cottage, Old Lyndhurst Road, Cadnam, Hampshire, SO40 2NL Tel/Fax: 02380 812082 Mobile: 07747 467737 Email: info:rug-id.co.uk
To visit Rug ID, please click HERE
Freezemark Ltd
Freezemark Ltd is a company dedicated solely to fighting horse theft, operating a national freeze marking service and comprehensive 24 hour security back-up service.
To visit Freezemark Ltd, please click HERE
Farmkey
Freezemarking - Freezemarking is a safe, humane and distinctive way of protecting your horse from theft. The Farmkey four digit mark is unique to your horse and makes him instantly identifiable. To protect your horse call 0870 870 7107
Microtack - A small mark for your saddle. A giant leap for tack security.
Trailermark - Trailermark comes with a set of do-it-yourself signs, each sign is made of high quality reflective, waterproof vinyl that is backed with a permanent impact adhesive.
The pack includes large 10inch bright orange letters for the roof of the trailer and two warning notices for the front of the trailer and one for your car window.
The signs also include your unique number, which is recorded by Farmkey so there is no argument about your Trailer's ownership.
Passports - Farmkey have been fully approved by DEFRA to issue passports and we have created an application system that is simple for you to follow.
To visit Farmkey, please click HERE
Bulldog
Security products for trailers, aswell as the wall mounted saddle-stop.
To visit Bulldog, please click HERE