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TACK MARKING: Now mobile!!! I'll be carrying the tack stamping kit with me on saddle fitting expeditions (for marking leather saddles only at the moment - I hope to add an etching kit to do synthetic saddles with in due course). I will put my planned visits down here - if you would like me to mark your saddle, please call me in advance to book a slot. Thanks. £3 per saddle.

ALSO: I'm now geared up, in my new van, to take in rugs for washing whilst I'm out & about - payment with order, please. Please have rugs individually bagged, with front buckle on top.

June/July appointments/locations (yard visits only are listed):

Thursday 17th July:
Church Farm, Lilley (late afternoon)

More dates will be added when they become available.

LET'S GET EVERYTHING MARKED AND SAFE FROM THIEVES!!!

Message received 3rd July 2008:

-----Original Message-----
From: Samantha Washer [mailto:swasher@csc.com]
Sent: 03 July 2008 11:22

Subject: New twist for the horse thefts

Guys

This mail has come from the PC DC and it appears that the thieves are trying a new tactic - please be aware:

I have been advised by one of the Area Branches that at a recent competition some people went into the lorry/trailer park asking to inspect passports. When asked to provide proof of identity they could not. Please continue to be alert.

Christina

Many thanks

Samantha Washer
Project Manager
Mobile Tel : 07765 220 345
Email: swasher@csc.com
Location: Cambridge, UK

Message received 1st July 2008:

More information about stolen foal - just 3 days old

STOLEN FOAL

Message received 28th June 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.

A bruglary took place at a stables on farm land in The Rye, Eaton Bray, near Dunstable, overnight on the 26th to the 27th of June.

The offender approached the location on foot across neighbouring fields. A fence was cut to gain access to the site.

The offender entered the stables that had been bolted but not locked.

A generator, 2 chain saws, and a number of hand tools were taken from the location.

The owner saw a red Vauxhall Corsa Van hanging around the area 2 days before the burglary took place, when she went to approach the vehicle it made of at speed.

Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious immediately.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,8,6,2,6,/,2008.

Or call Crime stoppers in confidence on (0800)555111.

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 27th June 2008:

I have asked that the owner carries out a careful search of the field in case the foal has been trapped somewhere. With all the recent rumours flying around, they may have made an assumtion of theft - but if a new foal has turned up near you, please please let Cambs police know.Thanks

Row

-----Original Message-----
From: sgidlowccw@tesco.net [mailto:sgidlowccw@tesco.net]
Sent: 27 June 2008 17:46
To: Rowena James; sgidlowccw@tesco.net; Stevens Sarah; Doyle Dean
Cc: Garry. Porter; Karen. BROAD; Danny Cracknell Farmwatch (E-mail); Jill. Dockley; East Herts Horse Watch; Valerie Crawford
Subject: Foal stolen in Cambridgeshire

Dear All

Unfortunately a 3 day old foal was stolen from a field in Murrow, Nr Wisbech, Cambridgeshire during the day on Thursday 26th June.

Cambs Constabulary ref CF 0332780608.

It is a chocolate brown filly, with black legs, maine and tail. It has a small white star inthe middle of her forehead. Due to her mothers colouring she is starting to go grey around her muzzle and eyes.

Obviously, if she isn't re-united with her mother soon, her chances of survival are slim, so please pass this on in the hope that someone knows something.

Regards

Stefan Gidlow
Cambridgeshire Countryside Watch
07890 455959

Message received 25th June 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A Burglary took place in a stables in Eaton Bray, Dunstable, between 10:00 in the morning, and 6:00 in the evening, on the 24th of June.

At the above location, offenders have climbed the fence to get access to the stables. They have then used a garden fork to force open the lock to the tack room. They have carried out a search, but have not stolen anything.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,8,2,8,7,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 24th June 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

The attached document (download copy) contains the list of tack stolen from Woodwalton Stud, Woodwalton, Cambridgeshire on 19 June 2008. None of the tack is marked.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary incident number CC-19062008-006

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 21st June 2008:

Update: car has been recovered - content missing - please keep an eye out for any of the items listed below:

On the 20th of june late evening / early hours of the next morning white diahatsu fourtrak reg L241 HVS was stolen from Letchworth, Herts. The vehicle is white with silver wheel arches. has black wheel cover with white stag head on, back wiper doesn't work, and radio ariel broken off.
contents included 2 sets of pony travel bandages
1 set blue,blackwhite diamond
1 set white with multi coloured stars on
bright green lycra hood to fit shetland
2 rain sheets shetland rambo and 1 to fit 14- 2hh
2 fleece rugs 1 shetland size blue/green and 1 blue/brown check to fit 13hh
Atlas dog carrier containing brown fur dog bed, dog leads ,toys. If you see this vehicle or are offered any of the contents please contact hertfordshire police. _________________________________________________________________

http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000002ukm/direct/01/=

Message received 20th June 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

The owners of the Leighton Buzzard Stanbridge and District Riding Club, in Stanbridge have reported a suspicious vehicle.

The vehicle was an 07 registered, Silver Ford KA.

The vehicle had 2 male occupants.

Mediterranean in there appearance, both men were 6 foot tall, and stocky in build.

The men were seen scanning the field looking at the horses. They then returned to the vehicle, and sped off towards the A505 by bass.

Although there is no evidence to suggest that these men have committed any offence, the witness felt that their behaviour was suspicious.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 19th June 2008:

Please be aware that there was a mahoosive tack theft last night in Woodwalton (just over Beds borders off the A1. 30 odd saddles gone. So if you keep tack in a tackroom anywhere - DON'T!!!! And please get it postcoded asap.

And Polly's owners are desperate to get her back - they have some good pics and details at this link. http://www.equineworld.co.uk/news_read.asp?cat_id=60&sub_name=Stolen%20Or%20
Missing&id=1430&title=Horse%20Stolen%20From%20Sundon%20Village,%20Bedfordshi
re or just go to the main equine world and get to it from the front page (next to the item about Zara Phillips!

Thanks

Row
Rowena James
Beds Horsewatch

Message received 17th June 2008:

Subject: Another Suspicious Vehicle

Can I bring your attention to a serious issue that has arisen
overnight in our area. We received a call from a resident of
Sudbrooke last night letting us know of a suspicious vehicle
seen parked up on West Drive, Sudbrooke just into the wooded
area where the bridge is. That was at around 7.30pm last night.

The vehicle was towing a horsebox, and the two males from the
vehicle were taking photos of horses in the adjacent field.

This was similar to an incident just north of Caistor yesterday
morning, and mirrors other incidents that have been reported
north of the county, as well as in South Yorks and Notts.

We believe that this vehicle. and others like it, are involved
in the theft of horses to order. The photos that are taken of
the horses are put into magazines by the offender offering the
horse for sale. If the offender gets a call from someone who is
interested, and they believe a sale will be made, they return
to where horse is and steal it. The horse is then taken and
shown to the prospective buyer who can see it is the exact same
horse that was in the advert, and to some degree avoid
suspicion.

No horses were stolen from Sudbrooke last night, but it is
concerning that these people have been in our area.

The vehicle involved was a red Toyota Landcruiser, B16 RBB, and
at the time it was seen last night it was towing a horsebox.

The name the vehicle is registered in is fictitious, and the
occupants of the registered address have no knowledge of it.
However, we have had some information that a criminal from the
Lincolnshire area, who has connections to the travelling
community, has access to it and may be using it for this
purpose.

We need to locate this vehicle as soon as possible so we can
find out who is using it, and for what purpose.

If you see the vehicle passing through the area please ring
Lincolnshire Police on 01522 882222 and report the siting.

However if you see the vehicle stationary anywhere near horses
then please ring 999.

Do not approach the vehicle or the males under any
circumstances!!! Those that take part in this kind of activity
have been known to use violence in the past to get away, so
please stay well clear of it and call the police.

I would also be grateful if you could inform anyone you know
who has a horse in our area about this vehicle in case they are
not on this list. I know many are already aware, but your help
in reaching those that aren't would be appreciated.

Many Thanks

Mark (PC Lassmans)

Message received 17th June 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A horse was reported stolen from a large field in Aspley Guise in the Woburn area of Mid Beds, between Saturday the 14th, and Monday the 16th of June.

The offender has approached the field, which is used to keep 2 horses.

The offender has dragged one of the horses over the perimeter fence, causing severe damage to both the front and rear legs.

The horse was later recovered wandering the streets near to the location and returned to the owner.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, Crime reference, J,/,2,6,9,6,4,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 16th June 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A burglary has taken place in horse shelters located in Houghton Conquest, between the 13th, and 14th of June.

At the above location, offenders have climbed over the outer fencing, and gained access the unlocked shelters. A search has been conducted, but nothing appears to be stolen.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,6,6,6,7,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 14th June 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message, from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message onto friends and neighbours, in the area.

A vehicle crime took place at the Equestrian Centre, in Keysoe, on Wednesday the 11th of June, between 2:00, and 2:50 in the afternoon.

The vehicle owner had left the vehicle locked in the car park at the front of the location.

The offender approached the vehicle and smashed a side window.

A handbag was taken from the front passenger seat.

Many Vehicle crimes can be prevented.

Taking a few seconds of your time to clear property from your car, can prevent the inconvenience of a broken window or a damaged door.

Even a cradle for a Satellite Navigation System, or Mobile phone, will encourage a criminal that there are valuables in the car.

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 12th June 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

At a stable in Hinwick, Wellingborough, between 10:00 in the evening, on the 11th, and 12:15 on the 12th of June, offenders have broke off padlocks to stables, and peeled plants off the door. No access has been gained, and an alarm was activated.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,6,3,2,8,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 12th June 2008: (More information relating to message received on 11th June, below)

Polly is a 19 (previously reported as 13 in error) year old bay cob mare & was in a field with 2 others. The fence was cut to remove her then put back together again. There are signs of where a horsebox was parked and the ramp let down.

She had her off side front shoe missing as of last night, is not freezemarked or microchipped.

Crime reported to Dunstable Police Station 01582 401212
Contact Officer is Collar number 823, PC Litchfield
Crime reference number J26197/2008

Owner: Chris Davey tel no 01582 496318 Chris.Davey@skf.com

Rowena
Rowena James
Beds Horsewatch

Row
Rowena James
Beds Horsewatch

Message received 11th June 2008:

Please could you all circulate these details & pics to your contacts, and put them on your websites, as soon as possible? (Chris, you could email Horse &Hound as well)

Naturally Horses
Biggleswade Saddlery
Equisense, Maulden
BHS
Beds Police

Thanks very much

Row
Rowena James
Beds Horsewatch

Chris' email address is as above and below - his contact tel no 01582 496318

Polly was in a field with 2 others and the fence was cut to remove her then put back together again. There are signs of where a horsebox was parked and the ramp let down.

She had her off side front shoe missing as of last night, is not freezemarked or microchipped.

Crime reported to Dunstable Police Station (we could do with contact tel no, and name of officer dealing too Chris)Crime reference number J26197/2008

EMW say no sales today, but there are several likely ones coming up. If EMW (Equine Market Watch) can let Chris have contact details for them he can send on photos.

What about Ports? I don't have any contacts

Rowena
Rowena James
Beds Horsewatch

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris.Davey@skf.com [mailto:Chris.Davey@skf.com]
Sent: 11 June 2008 10:17
To: row@hendersonandcompany.co.uk
Cc: Broomsticks1@aol.com; david.collings@hampshire.pnn.police.uk;
easthertshorsewatch@hotmail.com; garry_porter@btinternet.com; info@animalsonline.org.uk; jill.dockley@herts.pnn.police.uk; Joanne.Kennedy@southyorks.pnn.police.uk; karen.broad@herts.pnn.police.uk; rowena-james@supadooper.com; sarah.stevens@Bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk;
sgidlowccw@tesco.net; susan.swann@uk.gm.com; susan.swann@vauxhall.co.uk; Valerie.Crawford@essex.pnn.police.uk
Subject: Re: Polly - 13yo Bay Mare Stolen from Sundon, Beds - 10/11 June 2008

Dear All
Thanks in advance for your efforts
Here are two pictures of Polly (note from Sue - both were the same!):

Crime reference number J26197/2008

Regards

Message received 9th June 2008:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 5th June 2008

Message received 5th June 2008:

Cambs Countryside Watch today reported 2 females have been seen photographing horses in the county. No vehicle or reg details.

Row
Rowena James
Beds Horsewatch

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Message received 5th June 2008:

This is a Farm Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts in the area.

Two incidents have taking place affecting farms.

The first took place in a farm in Campton, Shefford, overnight between the 4th, and the 5th of June.

At the above location, an offender has entered the location by foot, entered the farmyard, and damaged the padlock to doors of outbuildings. Nothing appears to have bee stolen.

Quote crime reference, J,/,2,5,2,6,9,/2008.

The second took place in a farm in Haynes, Bedford, between 10:00 in the morning, and 3:20 in the evening, on the 4th of June.

At the above location, an offender has approached an outbuilding, and removed items from within. It was only secured by a latch.

Quote crime reference, J,/,2,5,1,6,2,/2008.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and the crime reference number.

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

Two incidents have taken place affecting stables.

The first took place in Brook End, Hatch, Sandy, overnight between the 3rd, and 4th of June.

At the above location, offender has searched an unlocked lorry, and also searched the barn, stables, and tack room. Nothing has been stolen.

Crime reference, J,/,2,5,0,9,6,/2008.

The second incident took place in Eaton Bray, Dunstable, between the 31st of May, and 4th of June.

Offenders have smashed the window to the tack room, and gained entry.

Crime reference, J,/,2,5,1,7,0,/2008.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime the reference number.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 4th June 2008:

Message received 4th June 2008:

Training Police Officer in Cambridge has been told that several horses have been stolen from the cambridge area. These people are going late evening and plaiting the tails of the horses that they want and then they are stolen in the night and collected by the transporter who takes the horses with the tails plaited. It is not confirmed whether these are being taken from fields or stables but we are trying to find out. KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR SUSPICIOUS PEOPLE, CARS, ETC and REPORT TO CAMBRIDGE POLICE  This has come from Cambridge Police.

Message received 4th June 2008:

Message received Monday 2nd June 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A burglary took place, at a stables in Eaton Bray, Dunstable, between the 31st of May, at 7:30 in the evening, and 8:30 in the morning, on the 1st of June.

At the above location, an offender has used an implement to smash the wooden wall, and gained access. They have then made a search of the stables, and also broken into a tack room close by. Unknown if anything has been stolen at present.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,4,7,4,2,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 1st June 2008:

Message received 31st May 2008

From: easthertshorsewatch@hotmail.comSubject: URGENT WARNING - BE VIGILANTDate: Fri, 30 May 2008 17:17:32 +0000

Subject: RE: : Warning. be vigilant.

Hi Gill A man aged about 50 with a scar on his nose, driving a green 4x4 came round the back of my house into the yard asking my son for me he then gave me some brochures on fencing, i thought no more of it and went shopping.When i returned someone had put a wire fence around a tree in the corner of my field and run it along the side of my meneage fence as if to try and corner the hoses theire was all marks where they had been running up and down and one of the horses rug was ripped, have contacted the poilce. I live at Colliers End, Ware, Thanks LISA
_________________________________________________________________

Message received 29th May 2008

Horsewatch Bulletin for 28th May - download copy

Message received 27th May 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A Burglary took place at a Stable in Upper Dean, in the north of the county, overnight on the 25th to the 26th of May.

The offender found a set of keys that had been hidden at the location.

The keys were used to unlock a stable door.

It appears that no property was taken from any of the buildings at the location, but the offender took the set of keys.

Bedfordshire Police remind rural business owners not to leave any buildings or vehicle keys in insecure areas.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,3,7,9,7,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 27th May 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

PC Gill, PCSO Bailey, PC Willis-Jones, PCSO Jones, PC Patterson, PC Holdbrook, PCSO Sally Good, Lara Curtayne and Pete Spicer have been in consultation with Rowena James (HORSEWATCH) to revive the Horsewatch scheme. The first start up meeting for Beds Horsewatch was a great success with about 40 members of the horse community in attendance, along with Thames Valley Police Horsewatch who have been up and running for a long time.

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 27th May 2008:

Farmkey have texted & I have now spoken to them.
Details are on the Stolen Horse Register with photo: http://www.stolenhorseregister.com/

Scooby - 25yo 14.2hh Bay Connemara-X Gelding - Freezemark 352U - missing from his field in St Albans. Police believe he was stolen. Crime ref: F3081159

Please pass on and keep a look out for him. Remember Appleby is imminent.

Contact police or Farmkey on 0870 870 7107 with any information.

Thanks

Row
Beds Horsewatch
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Message received 24th May 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A vehicle crime took place at a Stable Yard, in Shillington, on Monday the 19th of May, between 6:30, and 7:00 in the evening.

The driver parked the vehicle in a track near to the stables, leaving it unlocked, whilst going to visit her horse.

The driver noticed 3 to 4 young males near to her car, who seemed to leave after a few minutes.

On returning to the car, the owner discovered that the vehicle had been searched, and a digital camera had been taken.

Drivers are reminded the secure their vehicles at all times, even if only leaving it for a few minutes.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,3,4,1,4,/2008.

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 24th May 2008:

This is a Ringmaster Messages to all members in the Bedfordshire area, who may have been using the M1 motorway on the morning of Thursday the 22nd of May.

Please forward this message to any friends or relatives that may have been in the area at the time.

Did YOU See Incident on M1?

BEDFORDSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident that happened on the hard shoulder of the M1 in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday, May 22).

It happened at around 7.36am on the northbound carriage, near junction 11, where it appears there was an exchange between the driver of a blue VW Polo and a blue Peugeot.

One of the drivers, a man in his 20s, sustained head injuries and was taken to the Luton & Dunstable Hospital and later transferred to the Royal Free in London where he is in a serious condition.

DI Gary White, of the Beds and Herts Major Crime Unit, wants to establish how the victim sustained his injuries and why.

He is keen to speak to anyone who was on the motorway around that time and saw either vehicle travelling along the motorway or stationary on the hard shoulder.

Anyone with information can contact police, in confidence, on 01707-355959, the main switchboard on 01234 841212 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Thank your for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 23rd May 2008:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 18th May

Message received 21st May 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A burglary has taken place at a stable in Upper Dean, Huntingdon, between 8:15 in the morning, and 6:30 in the evening, on the 20th of May.

At the above location, an offender has gained entry to the stables, and rummaged through a cupboard, and blanket box.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,2,2,9,7,1,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 5th May 2008:

Dear all

 

Attached is a poster of a pony stolen from my Area. (Download copy)

 

Just a long shot, but you may hear something. He is well known on the Games circuit in S. Wales. The family are desperate for news.

 

Regards

Sandra

Message received 2nd May 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all residents in the Mid and South Beds area who may own or house Horses.

Equestrians living in the Mid and South beds area, are being encouraged to get their saddle and tack security marked in a joint crime reduction initiative by Horsewatch and the South Bedfordshire Safer Neighbourhood Team.

The event will be held on Wednesday the 21st of May at 7.30 in the evening at TC Feeds, in Kensworth.

There will be a talk by Tim Mockford, on the horse foot structure Security, and how you can help yourselves more Smart Water.

Come and chat PC Louise Howar and PC Viv Dady from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, and chat to horse owners and livery yard owners.

We are also hoping for Farmykey and Freezemark to come as well.

By working jointly with Horsewatch in this way we hope that riders across Mid and South Bedfordshire will come to this event and benefit from this initiative.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 2nd May 2008:

Ware Riding Club has been advised of the following as asks that everyone is aware and vigilant We are stabled at East Herts Equestrian Centre, over the last couple of days a Green Landrover Defender has been driving onto the yard, riding around the lorries and trailers and then driving out. Our yard owner tried to approach these people but they sped out of the yard. She thinks this vehicle had an Irish no. plate

Message received 16th April 2008

This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.

A Burglary took place in Park Lane, Henlow, at two stables and a tack room next to a field, between 4:30 in the afternoon on the 13th and 9:00 in the morning on the 14th of April.

At the above location, offenders have gained access to the site by climbing over a padlocked fence. The offenders have removed hinges from the door to the tack room and made off with the hinges.

Many Burglaries can be prevented.

Keep doors and windows locked at all times.

Remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.

Avoid leaving property like Handbags, Keys, or laptops in hallways, or where they can be seen from outside the house.

Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.

Be a good Neighbour.

Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.

Report any suspicious activity, or vehicles, in the area.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,1,7,1,9,7,/2008.

Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 11th April 2008

NOTE BELOW: Goods were dumped, found, and returned to the rightful owner BECAUSE THEY WERE MARKED CLEARLY WITH HER NAME. Get your property marked and you have a chance of getting it back.

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A Burglary took place in Potton Road, Everton, Sandy, overnight between the 8th and 9th April.

Location of offence is a stable in a rural area. Offenders have approached the stable outbuilding used to store horse tack. Padlock and yale lock forced and entry gained. A large amount of horse equipment has been removed. The police later recovered the property, where the offenders had dumped it by the road.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and and quote crime reference, J,/,1,6,3,9,2,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 10th April 2008

Message received 9th April 2008

From: easthertshorsewatch@hotmail.comSubject: FW: Suss malesDate: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 13:59:30 +0000

From: hertsanddistricthorsewatch@hotmail.comSubject: FW: Suss malesDate: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:50:48 +0000
Subject: Suss males Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:28:29 +0100From: Karen.BROAD@Herts.pnn.police.ukTo: hertsanddistricthorsewatch@hotmail.comCC: jill.dockley@herts.pnn.police.uk I have asked Essex to circulate this as well. There was a similar thing happen in Cambs and the mare was then stolen. About a month ago a person put a note on our field gate asking if our coloured cob was for sale and left his tel no we called him and he was from Essex and wanted the cob for his grandson, he was told she is not for sale and it was left of that he sounded like a traveller but we were not sure.Yesterday I was in the yard when I was called and the yard next to us had a traveller up there asking about the coloured cob again I went out of our drive to find the van a white transit old style and tatty slowly coming towards me, I stopped the vehicle and tackled them and he said he had spoken to us after leaving the note I basically told him that he was told then she was not for sale and still is not for sale and will never be.The male was very rugged in completion and I would guess in his 60's and he had 2 similar aged women with him and rough looking they looked like travellers.Jill Can you do this when you return as well please. Many thanks Kaz _______________________________________________Please visit us at http://www.herts.police.uk

Message received 8th April 2008

Please be vigilant, people. Remember 2 coloured cob mares were stolen from Beds 3yrs ago, and were only recovered because they were freezemarked.

-----Original Message-----
From: jill.dockley@herts.pnn.police.uk [mailto:jill.dockley@herts.pnn.police.uk]
Sent: 08 April 2008 13:03

Please be aware that people are asking around about Coloured Cobs here in Herts and Essex and Cambs.

Also, please see message below.

Regards,
Jill

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Subject: South Yorkshire Police - stolen related property
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 11:09:29 +0100
From: Joanne.Kennedy@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

A large quantity of Farrier's tools were stolen along with the Farrier's vehicle whixch has since been recovered minus its' contents.
Stolen from Tankersley 04/05.03.08 -

a.. 2 x Balance 18" extra-wide fit brown leather GP saddles with Brown leather Bates stirrup leathers and Sprenger styrups, Prochoice neofabric Girths, Balance pad in black on one and a Junction pad in black with the other saddle
b.. Stubben full Bridle in brown leather with 6" loose ring snaffle
c.. Nurtural bitless bridle, full size
d.. 2 x Riding jackets male black/grey x large, female blue/charcoal grey large
e.. 6 x pairs Renegade Hoof Boots sizes 0, 1 and 2 in Red, Black or Brown
f.. 8 x pairs Easy Boot Epic Hoof boots sizes 0 - 5 in black/2 x pairs Easy Boot Grip Hoof Boots size 1 and 2 in black
g.. Troxcel Riding hat in black possibly 6 7/8 (used)
h.. 2 x Hoof Jack Stands in green plastic one with "Mel" branded the the other with "Ross"
i.. 14 x clear sandwich bags containing Magnesium Oxide each 1 Kilo
j.. 2 x Calf Caddy leather tool carriers in black leather with cream suede pockets
k.. Farriers apron
l.. Stanley black tool box containing various farriers tools
m.. nbranded black tool box containing various farriers tools
n.. black pulley tool box with yellow tray containing various farriers tools
o.. 2 x Rope Halters both with 12' of rope one in red, one in blue with Parelli on leather popper

p.. CRIME REF B/27087/2008.
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Stolen 15/16.03.08 from Great Houghton, Barnsley -
Trailer - 2 horse. Rear unload. Picture of Show Jumper on the front. Has silver mudguards. VRM P322ODT.
CRIME REF B/31912/2008

Anyone with any information can contact the below numbers, or email me, or contact CRIME STOPPERS on 0800555111
Joanne Kennedy
Equine Liaison
MAPP Unit
ext 8302 fax 8885
tel 0114 2523302
fax 0114 2523885

Message received 3rd April 2008

Just had this message from Cambs Countryside Watch:
This morning, 3 Ponies found straying in Leverington Common/Mayes Lane area (somewhere in Cambs) - one b/w shetland, one black & one brown pony. They've been rounded up, but does anyone know who might own them. Cambs Police would like to know.

If you know anyone in the area, please forward, thanks

Message received 2nd April 2008

I have had several calls from Cambs Countryside Watch re stolen trailers in last 2 weeks, and now we have:

1) "My Pegasus trailer was stolen from my house near Milton Keynes on Tuesday 25th March. It is unique and highly recognisable as customised with a burgundy pegasus on either side at the front (about 1 foot high) - The Trailer is a white Beta Deluxe. Additonally it has an additional door in front of the rear ramp and a full lengh hitching rail. If anyone sees it anywhere ..... ever! could they please phone Thames Valley Police on 0845 850 5505 or e mail me on fiona.milly@virgin.net Thankyou "

and

2) -----Original Message-----
From: sarah.stevens@safer-beds.org [mailto:sarah.stevens@safer-beds.org]
Sent: 02 April 2008 15:09

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A horse box was stolen from Stables in Kempston, North Beds, on Saturday the 29th of March, between 10:30, in the morning, and 3:30 in the afternoon.

The offender broke the chain on the gate to gain access to the location.

The offender removed the horse box and drove off.

The horse box was Dark Green, with a bright yellow trailer. The box had no partition inside, and a double breast bar.

The box was taken displaying the registration of the owners vehicle, and a second plate with horses on it.

The name of the horse was displayed in gold writing on the side of the box. The name is Copper Countess.

A second horse box at the location had the wheel lock removed, but was not taken.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,1,4,6,3,7,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 1st April 2008:

The shire horse reported stolen on 17th March (See below) has been recovered.

Message received 1st April 2008:

Just to make you all aware - our tack room was broken into last night in West Wratting, Cambridgeshire, and at least 3 saddles stolen including 2 inside a metal tack locker. Not sure what else has been taken yet.

Theiving b*stards - it makes me so cross this attitude of simply taking whatever they want!

Another friend in Western Coleville (next village) had a break in whilst she was in hospital giving birth a couple of weeks ago, they took all her jewellery including engagement and wedding rings amoungst other stuff.

Thanks
Jo

For further information -

One of the saddles stolen was a custom made nearly brand new (bought in Dec 07) Heather Moffatt Fhoenix (old design) in black. It's a very large saddle and is without the detachable knee rolls. It has a higher cantle than the standard saddles as it was made specifically for the horse, so will hopefully stand out. As yet, I don't know the serial number of it, but will post this as soon as I get it.

If anyone has any reason to think they know the whereabouts of this saddle - please let me know.

Please forward this information to others - friends, family etc. The more people that are potentially aware of being sold a stolen saddle - the better.

I have been in touch with HM to make them aware and also just incase someone contacts them to buy any knee rolls seperately in the next few days.

Message received 27th March 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A burglary took place at a farm that stables horses, in Dagnall Road, in Whipsnade, overnight on the 22nd to the 23rd of March.

The offender approached the location accross neighbouring fields.

The batteries to the electric fences were disconnected.

One of the batteries was damaged, and a second was solen.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,1,3,9,7,6,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Message received 17th March 2008:

** MESSAGE RECEIVED 1ST APRIL - HORSE HAS BEEN RECOVERED **

Message received 17th March 2008:

This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.

A Burglary took place in a Stud Farm in Station Road, Leighton Buzzard, between 7:30 and 11:30 in the evening, on the 15th of March.

At the above location, an offender has used an implement to force open an outbuilding door. Unknown if anything taken from here. Offender has then taken a 4 by 4 vehicle from the farmyard. The keys had been left in the vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered.

Many Burglaries can be prevented.

Keep doors and windows locked at all times.

Remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.

Avoid leaving property like Handbags, Keys, or laptops in hallways, or where they can be seen from outside the house.

Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.

Be a good Neighbour.

Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.

Report any suspicious activity, or vehicles, in the area.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,1,2,3,7,6,/2008.

Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.

Thank you for your support.

Message received 14th March 2008:

This is a Ringmaster Message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message onto any friends, and neighbours, in the area.

A Burglary took place in Cynthia Court, Wootton, between 12:15 and 12:45 in the afternoon, on the 13th of March.

The offence took place at a stable. An offender has driven to the location in a dark blue coloured car, and entered the stables. Car keys were then removed from a jacket pocket. A second offender has opened the gate to the stables and the other offender has driven off in the vehicle. Offender made off in the direction of Fields Road.

One of the offenders was described as male, white, medium build, 5 foot 8 inches.

The car stolen was a blue/silver, 03 registered, Nissan Navara.

Many Burglaries can be prevented.

Keep doors and windows locked at all times.

Remove all keys from the locks and keep them in a safe place and out of view.

Avoid leaving property like Handbags, Keys, or laptops in hallways, or where they can be seen from outside the house.

Keep garden furniture, ladders, and Wheelie bins in a secure garage or shed, or locked up away from the house, where they might be used to climb onto a roof or access a first floor window.

Be a good Neighbour.

Be aware of sounds like breaking glass.

Report any suspicious activity, or vehicles, in the area.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,1,2,0,2,1,/2008.

Or call crime stoppers in confidence on (0800) 555111.

Thank you for your support.

Message received 10th March 2008:

Message received 7th March 2008:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 29th February 2008

Message received 28th February 2008:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 22nd February

RELAUNCH OF BEDS HORSEWATCH - MEETING FOR EVERYONE

Will be held at The College EC, Keysoe, with kind permission of Simon & Patsy Bates, on Thursday 15th May at 7.30pm. More info to follow, but if you live in north/mid Beds, keep this evening free. More news will be added regarding this event in due course.

There will also be further meetings in other parts of the county, so keep an eye on this page for further information.

Message received 28th February 2008:

A farm at Boxworth, Cambridgeshire was broken into last night, and 12 saddles stolen. No more news at the moment.

But...... are your saddles marked? If stolen and then recovered, would the police know how to get them back to you? Have you reduced the desirability of your tack by having it marked? Phone Sue on 07971 853881 for an appointment to get your saddle post-coded FOR FREE. (A donation to our sponsored charity would be appreciated, though!)

Messages received 20th February 2008:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 8th February

Horsewatch Bulletin for 15th February

Message received 19th February 2008:

This was on the Beds/Cambs border, and also last night a friend in Northants sent this:

'Red Pick Up, probably a Mitsubishi, pulled into the yard yesterday. Reg number Y*55 CNU. Just be on your guard. Apparently this vehicle is known to the police...

Two dark haired male occupants, the one asking obscure questions had an Irish accent. No other details.'

So everyone please be VERY vigilant, and warn other horsey people too. Look out for each other & report anything suspicious to the police.

Row

Message received 19th February 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

We have been made aware of a suspicious incident involving two white males, seen attempting to beckon over the owners horses. The incident took place, off the main road, in the middle of the village of Staploe.

The only description given was that one was wearing a tracksuit and they had a small white van.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

Message received 30th January 2008:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A burglary took place at Stables in Clophill, near Bedford, overnight on the 27th to the 28th of January.

The offender forced entry to 4 containers.

A chain saw and other tools were taken from the containers.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,4,3,6,0,/2008.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.

Message received 22nd January 2008:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 18th January.

Message received 15th January 2008:

Message received 13th January 2008:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 11th January

Message received 13th January 2008:

Dear All

Below is a message relating to the recent events in Amersham.

I would like to reassure you that Thames Valley Horsewatch were aware of the individual concerned, as were the police and trading standards. Sadly things had to reach this point before the RSPCA acted.

Unfortunately, all our previous efforts could not prevent this awful situation from developing, please do not think we did not try.

More news information can be found on the BBC website and on Horse and Hound online. There is plenty of comment in the HH forum as you might imagine.

If you would like to help please make a donation to the horse charities, contact then direct if you wish to give rugs, feed etc. Visits to their sites will be restricted as you will appreciate.

Regards

Garry

Message received 11th January 2008:

Rosie, a piebald coloured horse who is 14 hands, was stolen from a field in Low Road, Fenstanton. Cambridgeshire

She was stolen between 4pm on Friday, January 4, and 9am on Saturday, January 5.

On the day of the theft the horse's owners were visited by two men who asked if they could buy her.

They were driving a white van and police are keen to speak to them in connection with the incident.

Pc Suzanne Pickard, investigating, said: "I am appealing to those in the equine industry "Have you been offered a mare matching the description of Rosie in the last few days?"

Anyone with information should contact Pc Pickard at St Ives police station on 0845 456 4564 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Incident CF007410108

The owner will be forwarding photos asap, but says her face is dark & broad, with a white splash like paint across her face.

She is 46wks pregnant.
Row
Rowena James
Beds Horsewatch
0779 321 4028

Message received 9th January 2008:

Good Afternoon,

I'm contacting you regarding suspicious behaviour in Blunham, Beds. A
man was spotted hanging around by the entrance to our horses' field. The
field is within a cul-de-sac, so other than contracted workmen and
residents, there is no reason for someone to be there. When he realised
he'd been seen, he briskly walked out of the cul-de-sac onto the main
road where he was watched getting into a large white van (possibly a
Ford Transit) and drove off.

Message received 22nd December 2007:

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-----Original Message-----
From: Wendy Taylor [mailto:tvhorsewatch@btinternet.com]
Sent: 18 December 2007 23:54
To: 'GARRY PORTER'
Subject: FW: Stolen Horse Freeze mark D69N

-----Original Message-----
From: Amanda Done [mailto:adone@genusbreeding.co.uk]
Sent: 18 December 2007 14:29
To: Equine@Hampshire. Pnn. Police. Uk (E-mail); cfhwatch@animalsonline.org.uk; Country Watch; Evans Helen; Row; h.elder@west-midlands.police.uk; Admin@shropshirehorsewatch.co.uk; John.millar@northants.pnn.police.uk; Ward, Sarah (CRE); tvhorsewatch@btinternet.com; kenthorsewatch@hotmail.co.uk
Cc: Jade Kemp; Natalie Oakes; Laura Venables
Subject: Stolen Horse Freeze mark D69N

Hi All

Please find details below on Horse that went missing last night, the horse had a rug on, so thief may have only just realised it is Freeze Marked

*** Freezemark D69N ***'
Crime Ref: 128 18/12/07

Breed ARAB
Gender Gelding
Description / Comments Freeze mark D69N - Bay- Gelding - 15hh approx. He's quite distinctive with a white blaze, 4 white socks and a white patch on the underside of his belly.
Colour Bay
and White
Height 15 HH
Age unknown
Stolen from Taken from field Newent, Glos.
Date of Theft 18-12-2007
Region Stolen Horse Register
Tel: 0870 870 7107
E-Mail:
info@farmkey.co.uk

Kind Regards

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Amanda Done
Farmkey Team Leader
Genus/ABS

Tel. +044[0]8708707107
Fax. +044[0]1270 616702
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Message received 20th December 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

Criminal Damage, has been reported at a stable yard in Carlton, overnight on the 16th to the 17th of December.

The offender gained access to the site, and have written markings on the stable doors.

Not attempt was made to enter the buildings, and no property was taken.

The owner is concerned that the offender may have been marking the doors with the intention of returning the steal the horses.

Bedfordshire Police ask Farmers and keepers of livestock to be vigilant, and to report any similar cases of markings immediately.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,6,0,5,8,8,/2007.

Thank you for your support.
Please phone us with any information or click here mailto:sarah.stevens@safer-beds.org to reply. http://www.safer-beds.org

Message received 19th December 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message to all Horse Watch members, from Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass the details of this message, to any staff, business contacts, or neighbours in the area.

A burglary took place at a Stable yard, in Dunton in Biggleswade, overnight on the 16th to the 17th of December.

A padlock was forced from the side door to the stables.

A tack room was entered.

It is not yet known what property was taken.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural businesses, and owners of livestock to be vigilant.

Please report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,6,0,3,6,6,/2007.

You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com

Thank you for your support.
Please phone us with any information or click here mailto:sarah.stevens@safer-beds.org to reply. http://www.safer-beds.org

Message received 18th December 2007:

I'm sure this applies everywhere, but please be alert in Beds, Herts, Cambs at the moment.

There are reports of stolen trailers, tack-thefts and suspicious markings scratched on stable doors. All within last 24hrs.

So, look out and be VERY vigilant. Make notes of anything out of the ordinary, but the police do need full details. Get the make model & Reg No of any vehicle. 'White van' is not enough!!

Same applies to the occupants.

Visit your horses and yards at irregular intervals, talk to your neighbours and share information with them.

Don't make it easy for the thieves, please, and keep safe

Row
Beds Horsewatch

Message received 16th December 2007:

Hampshire Horsewatch Bulletin for 7th December 2007

Message received 15th December 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.

A burglary took place in Brookside in Renhold, between 5:00 on the 12th, and 4:00 on the 13th of December.

The location is a large outbuilding, to the rear of stables.

The offender has cut the hasp, and padlock, from double doors to the building.

There is no evidence of a search, and it is possible that people using the stables, nearby, may have disturbed the offenders.

No property was taken from the building.

Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious immediately.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,5,9,7,9,6,/,2007.

Or call Crime stoppers in confidence on (0800)555111.

Thank you for your support.
Please phone us with any information or click here mailto:sarah.stevens@safer-beds.org to reply. http://www.safer-beds.org

Message received 1st December 2007:

Sounds rather dramatic and most likely you'll never need this advice. But better safe than sorry...

Some sound advice for us all as we all sometimes forget to take our common
sense with us when we go out. This is from Northants Police..

Women.... In light of the recent kidnapping and now murder of Leigh Mathews
I think it is important to read the following info for your own safety.
Things women should know to stay safe: Please Take the time to read these
pointers. There may just be one or two you hadn't thought of. After
reading this, forward it to someone you care about. It never hurts to be
careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If
you are close enough to use it, do!

2. If a robber asks for your handbag, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away
from you.... he is probably more interested in your handbag than you and he
will go for the handbag. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the boot of a car: Kick out the back tail
lights and stick your arm through the hole and start waving. The driver
won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4.Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating,
working, etc., and just sit (doing their cheque book, or making a list).

DON'T DO THIS! A predator could be watching you, and this is the perfect
opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, and attack you. AS
SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a car park:

A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side
floor, and check the back seat.

B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger
door. Most attackers surprise their victims by pulling them into their vans
while the women are attempting to get into their cars.

C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the
passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car,
you may want to walk back into the shop, or work, and get a guard/policeman
to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And
better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the lift instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible
places to be alone and the perfect crime spot.

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN!
The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even
then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get
you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking,
well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting
women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help' into
his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a
crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police
because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her
'Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' The lady then said that it sounded
like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would
crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, 'We already have
a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' He told her that
they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax
women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said
they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that
they hear babies' cries outside their doors when they're home alone at
night.

Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby.

I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may save a life.

A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. Send this to any woman
you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot
of crazies in it and it's better safe than sorry.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE - Visit us at
http://www.northants.police.uk/

PLEASE READ. MAY BE HELPFUL AND PLEASE TAKE CARE!!

ALL CAR OWNERS AND CAR DRIVERS PLEASE READ Warning!!!!
Be aware of new car-jacking scheme.
You walk across the car park, unlock your car and get inside. Then you
lock all your doors, start the engine and shift or put into reverse.
You look into the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space and
you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window.
So, you shift the gear stick back into park or neutral, unlock your
doors and jump out of your car to remove that paper or whatever it is
that is obstructing your view.
When you reach the back of your car that is when the car-jackers
appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off!!
Your engine was running, you would have left your purse in the car and
they practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. BE AWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED IN
LONDON/MANCHESTER MAKING ITS WAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY!!!!!!!!
Just drive away and remove the paper later! It is stuck to your window
and be thankful that you read this email.
I hope you will forward this to friends and family especially to
women! A purse contains all identification, and you certainly do NOT
want someone getting your home address. They already HAVE your keys!!!
JUST BE AWARE AND TAKE CARE IT WILL PROBABLY SOON ARRIVE IN YOUR AREA
Brian Molloy
Detective Constable
Force Intelligence Bureau
Strathclyde Police
0141 532 5867

I have also heard of a similar car-jacking scheme being carried out by
leaving a traffic cone in the road in a relatively quiet area...so you stop
and get out of your car to move it...leaving your engine running...sure you
can work out the rest.

BE AWARE !

Message received 1st December 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message from Neighbourhood Watch and Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.

A burglary took place at an outbuilding, in Dungee Road, in Odell, overnight on the 29th to the 30th of November.

The offender gained access to a field, by ramming a padlocked gate.

The offender approached a hard standing next to a locked tack room.

Two bolts were removed from the tack room door, and the building was searched.

A domestic trailer, and a generator, were amongst the property taken from the site.

Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious immediately.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,5,7,7,7,3,/,2007.

Or call Crime stoppers in confidence on (0800)555111.

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Message received 30th November 2007:

This is a Farm Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.

Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts in the area.

A burglary took place at a farm in tithe road, in Kempston, on Tuesday the 27th of November, between 8:00 in the morning, and 2:00 in the afternoon.

The offender climbed a gate at the main road, and forced open a shed door.

A metal tack cupboard wasa broken into, but it appears that no tack was taken.

A small petrol generator, and a strimmer were taken.

A vehicle was seen acting suspiciously in during the afternoon.

A burgundy L registered, Corsa, was seen pulling into the yard. A female got out of the car, but when she was seen she ran back to the car, and it drove off a speed.

Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.

If you have any information about this crime, please call (01234) 841212, for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212 for South Beds, and quote crime reference, J,/,5,7,3,3,8,/2007.

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Message received 28th November 2007

Horsewatch Bulletin for 23/11/07

17th November 2007

We've been informed of a break-in at a property in Langford. Saddles, bridle and power tools were stolen. Be on your guard! PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR TACK IS MARKED - if the police recover stolen tack, but cannot ascertain its true owner, it is returned to the thief. WE HAVE THE TOOLS TO MARK LEATHER SADDLES - please call and speak to Sue to book an appointment to have your saddle marked.

Message received 16th November 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto your friends and neighbours.

Bedforshire Police have received 3 calls relating to a suspicious vehicle visiting, farms and equestrian centres in the Keysoe area.

In each case the same vehicle was witnessed on Farm land.

The drivers of the vehicle approached 1 of the wintesses, enquiring about Scrap Metal on the site.

The vehicle had 2 occupants, both white males, in their early 20s. 1 had short black gelled hair. He spoke with an Irish accent.

The vehicle was a White Ford Transit, with drop sides. The registration starts with Y582.

If you are approached by this vehicle, or any other visitor enquiring about Scrap Metal, or livestock, please report it immediately.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 and quote URN 180 of the 16th of November.

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Message received 13th November 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police, sent to all Horse Watch and Farm Watch members.

Please pass the detials of this message onto any friends or neighbours.

A burglary took place at a working farm in Staploe, overnight on the 10th to the 11th of November.

The offenders have approached the farm from an unknown direction, and broken a security light.

A number of rubbish bins on the site were searched.

The offender entered a stable block, that had been left unlocked, and attempted to gain entry to the tack room.

A padlock was broken from a barn door.

A riding harness, and some tools were taken from the site.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,/,5,4,5,4,2,/2007.

We have received increasing number of reports of suspcious White Vans, and other vehicles from the Cambridgeshire area.

We ask Bedfordshire Horse and Farm Watch members to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious visitors or vehicles immediately.

Thank you for your support.
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Message received 13th November 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message on behalf of Horse Watch and Farm Watch from Bedfordshire Police.

A burglary took place at a Riding Stables in Silver Street in Stevington, overnight on the 13th to the 14th of November.

The offenders attempted to enter a tack room.

The offenders then entered a field with 22 horses and ponies.

Tails have been removed from at least 10 of the ponies.

All of the ponies affected had white and black hair, any ponies with red or more whispy tails were left untouched.

Only 1 of the ponies received slight injuries.

Bedfordshire Police ask all owners, or keepers, of horses and ponies to be vigilant, especially if they are kept outside at night.

Please report any suspicious visitors, vehicles, or persons enquiry about ponies immediately.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,/,5,5,0,7,2,/2007.

Thank you for your support.
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Message received 2nd November 2007

This is a Ringmaster message on behalf of Horse Watch, and Bedfordshire Police.

The following message has been sent via the Thames Valley Police, Ringmaster service, but may be of interest to Horse Watch members in the Bedfordshire area.

INTELLIGENCE SUGGESTS THAT TWO MALES WHO ARE BELIEVED TO BE TRAVELLERS ARE GOING UNINVITED TO LIVERY YARDS AND STABLES ALL OVER BEDFORDSHIRE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND NORTHANTS IN A SILVER OR GREY VAN OFFERING TO SHOE PEOPLES HORSES AT TWO THIRDS OF THE NORMAL PRICE, FORTY POUNDS.

A FEW DAYS AFTER THESE VISITS YARDS ARE BEING BURGLED AND TACK AND RUGS ARE BEING STOLEN. THE VAN THAT IS BEING DRIVEN MATCHES A DESCRIPTION OF A VAN STOLEN IN A BURGLARY AT A FARRIERS HOME ADDRESS IN WATFORD EARLIER THIS YEAR.

THE VAN WAS FULLY KITTED OUT WITH THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO SHOE A HORSE AT THE TIME IT WAS STOLEN.

THERE ARE ALSO TWO POLISH MALES GOING TO YARDS IN AND AROUND BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OFFERING TO SHOE HORSES AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE, IT IS UNKNOWN IF THEY ARE CONNECTED TO THE TRAVELLERS.

Bedfordshire Police ask Stable yards, and horse owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious visitors, or vehicles immediately.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212. Thank you for your support. Please phone us with any information or click here mailto:sarah.stevens@safer-beds.org to reply. http://www.safer-beds.org

Message received 24th October 2007:

From: easthertshorsewatch@hotmail.comSubject: Suspicious vehicle and occupantsDate: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:46:44 +0000

At approximately 12.00pm today, an Irishman in a yellow van stopped at a yard just outside Hertford and asked if any of the liveries were for sale. He didn't seem to be too interested in the answer but was paying a lot of attention to the ponies in the field. The owner was extremely suspcious and reported the incident to the Police. The man is approxiamtely 5' tall with grey hair. His companion did not get out of the van but appeared younger. The van is large and yellow with a white sticKer on the side. Partial index number TWC or TCW. Please report this or any other suspicious vehicle tot eh Police on 0845 33 00 222. In an emergency please dial 999.

Message received 24th October 2007:

From: easthertshorsewatch@hotmail.comSubject: Large Tack TheftDate: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:50:27 +0000

There has been a large tack theft from a yard in the Welwyn/Hatfield area. Details are to follow. Bearing in mind this is not far away, please be extra vigilant and report anything suspicious to the Police on 0845 33 00 222.
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Message received 13th October 2007:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 11th October

Please note that it is clearly rug theft time.
Mark your rugs with a home postcode in large painted on letters to discourage theft. Be aware that old rugs are stolen to make you buy a new one. This is then stolen so the theif can have a nice new one.

Message received 12th October 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message on behalf of Horse Watch, and Bedfordshire Police.

2 crimes have been reported at the same Farm/Stable yard, in Furzenhall Road outside Biggleswade.

The first crime took place on Wednesday the 10th of October between 8:45 in the morning and 7:00 in the evening. The offender entered the site by climbing over a fence. A brick was used to smash a window in a caravan on the site. Crime reference, B/49257/2007.

The second crime took place over night on the 10th to the 11th of October. The offender climbed the fence again. Bails of hay were placed infront of the stable doors and they were set light. 4 horses were in the stables at the time, but none on them were harmed. Crime reference, B/49354/2007.

If you have any information about these crimes please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212.

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Message received 10th October 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message on behalf of Horse Watch, and Bedfordshire Police.

On Saturday the 3rd of November, there will be a meeting of the National Horsewatch Alliance.

The meeting will take place at the Police Headquarters in Derby.

Representatives of all Horsewatch groups are invited to attend.

Members may also invited to provide items for the Agenda.

If you are interested in attending, have items to be included on the agenda, or have specific concerns that you would like to have discussed, please contact Rowena James on rowena-james@supadooper.com

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Message received 5th October 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message on behalf of Horse Watch, and Bedfordshire Police.

This e mail refers to a stolen carraige, which adapted for use by a disabled person

The crime reference is 44070447919. OIC PC Mc Donald based at Yateley tel 0845 045 45 45
The carriage was stolen between 1600 26/09/07 and 0818 27/09/07 from Yateley. Hampshire
The carriage is Bennington Superstar coloured maroon made by Michael Mart, Bennington Carriages, Long Bennington a very well known carriage maker. It is a disabled person's carriage designed/adapted to take a wheel chair and has a ramp at the rear. It is squared off at the rear and has 2 handles at the front. The ramp is hydraulically operated.

There are metal clamps on the right hand side of the floor to secure the wheel chair. A single and double seat for use with the carriage were taken as well as a grey cover for the carriage.

Attention at your venues will be very much appreciated. Photographs of the carraige can be found on www.nfed.co.uk/horsewatch. The theft has deprived a person suffering from a severe disability the pleasure of driving and being able to be outside.

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Message received 2nd October 2007:

From: easthertshorsewatch@hotmail.com

Subject: FW: Good News for the Rural AreasDate: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 09:19:49 +0000

Subject: Good News for the Rural AreasDate: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 09:46:37 +0100From: jill.dockley@herts.pnn.police.uk
Last Thursday afternoon PS Hunt received a phone call from a member of the Community in Stocking Pelham reporting a vehicle acting suspiciously around the National Grid Power Station which has been subject to recent thefts. PS Wallace and PC Miller were despatched and through good use of local knowledge managed to cut off the vehicle in Hunsdon travelling towards Harlow. It was a Range Rover towing a Ifor Williams trailer with three occupants. The trailer has been stolen from the outskirts of Bishops Stortford approximately one hour earlier. Six horse blankets were found in the vehicle and had come from a burglary at Upwick during that afternoon, also a petrol strimmer in the vehicle has been identified as having been stolen from Barwick.All three occupants were arrested and searches made of their homes, more suspect property was found. All three have been charged with various dishonesty offences and was a good example of local Neighbourhood contacts, local knowledge and team working between all departments to secure the arrests.So don't forget to ring the police on 0845 33 00 222 if you see anything suspicious Jill Dockley Watch Liaison Officer East Herts 01992 533043 07970 838968

Message received 29th September 2007:

Horsewatch Bulletin for 21st September.

Message received 28th September 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message on behalf of Horse Watch, and Bedfordshire Police.

A burglary took place at a Stable Yard, in Lower Dean, on Thursday the 27th of September, between 7:15, and 7:40 in the evening.

The owner noticed an alarm had gone off in the stables.

The owner checked the stables and found a broken window.

The offenders had not entered the building and no property was taken.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, B,/,4,7,2,1,4,/2007.

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Message received 18th September 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message on behalf of Horse Watch, and Bedfordshire Police.

A bugrlary took place at stables, in Wilstead, overnight on the 13th to the 14th of September.

The offenders crossed field to the rear of the property to gain access to the site.

A panel was broken in the store room door, and a security light outside the building was broken.

It appears that the room and an adjoining barn were searched, but nothing was taken.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, B,/,4,4,9,6,1,/2007.

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Message received 13th September 2007:

From: East Herts Horse Watch East Herts Horse
Watch<easthertshorsewatch@hotmail.com>
Subject: FW: Details about two suspicious men
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:20:27 +0000


From: hertsanddistricthorsewatch@hotmail.com>

Subject: FW: Details
about two suspicious men> Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:04:54 +0000> >> >Hi> >>
Was advised to drop you an e-mail regarding two men I discovered taking an >
interest in my horses. They had parked a dark red Rover (reg P783
POD) in front of our neighbours' house and walked up the private track
behind our house where my 4 horses are kept. As we approached them through
the field they quickly walked off. I came through our house to try and catch
the reg no of their car and they were just reversing off the drive and
drove off quickly. The one I saw clearly was late 20s early 30s, about
5'8, closely cropped hair and an olive complexion. The other one was
about the same height but I didn't see him very clearly. Might have
been nothing but I'm worried now as I have a traditional cob of the type
very much in demand.

Message received 7th September 2007:

This is a Ringmaster message on behalf of Horse Watch, Farm Watch, and Bedfordshire Police.

A burglary took place at an outbuilding in Kimbolton Road, in Upper Dean, North Bedfordshire, on Tuesday the 4th of September.

The building was used to store equestrian equipement.

The offender has approached the site in a vehicle, and forced the padlock on the main gate.

A second padlock on the outbuilding was also forced.

Over 6000 pounds of Tack was taken from the building.

A vehicle was seen in the area on the 17th of August.

The Blue, N registered, Saloon vehicle, contained young males, and was seen acting suspciously outside the location.

If you have any information about this crime, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 and quote crime reference, B,/,4,3,6,3,3,/2007.

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Message received 4th September 2007

Hi

A horse owner spotted people in her field in Haslingfield, South Cambs, and on closer inspection the horses were found to have had their tails plaited. The thinking is that the horses were singled out for theft, and the plaiting is some kind of signal or identification.

Better to be wise before the event.

Message received 2nd September 2007:

-----Original Message-----
From: East Herts Horse Watch East Herts Horse Watch [mailto:easthertshorsewatch@hotmail.com]
Sent: 02 September 2007 18:59
Subject: Attempted tack thefts & suspicious vehicle

An attempted tack theft from a yard adjoining a house in Hunsdon. The alarm went off and intruders tried to break the