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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.
LET'S GET EVERYTHING MARKED AND SAFE FROM THIEVES!!!
Message received 5th March 2010
[ - Bedford - 05/03/10 Horse Watch Countryside Mid Beds]
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.
Criminal Damage took place at a Field off Grange Road, in Blunham, overnight on the 3rd to the 4th of March.
The land is used to graze Shetland Ponies.
A padlock on the main gate has been damaged.
A number of feed bins have been pushed over, causing the food to spill out.
It appears that nothing has been taken from the location.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,8,6,9,8,/2010.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com
Thank you for your support.
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Message received 12th February 2010:
[ - Bedford - 12/02/10 Countryside North Horse Watch]
This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.
A vehicle crime has taken place at a farm, and equestrian location, in Farndish, Wellingborough, between 11:00 in the morning, on the 6th, and 3:00 in the afternoon, on the 9th of February.
Offenders have approached the side door of a horse box, and gained access to the location. Once inside the location, offenders have then stolen a stereo. The offender have then approached, and gained access to the front cab, and removed another stereo.
Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JH,/,5,7,4,6,/2010.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
Thank you for your support.
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Message received 4th February 2010:
Dear All
It seems that trailers are the thing to steal at the moment. Most are never seen again so mark yours with a home postcode inside and out. There are self adhesive roof postcodes available, see the other attachment.
Another tack recovery again shows that no marking makes it hard to return to the owners. Home postcode again is the easiest.
Take care
Garry
Message received 28th January 2010:
(Note from Sue: a lot of these scam warnings are rubbish, but this actually happened to my Uncle, so it's worth reading through and being on your guard)
WILTSHIRE POLICE Keeping you informed
Newsletter 2nd October 2009 Swindon Police Station Gablecross Shrivenham Road South Marston Swindon Wiltshire SN3 4RB Telephone: 0845 408 7000
Swindon Crime Reduction Department Date: 2nd October 2009
Hi all,
This has been passed on via another Force area through our own Fraud Department In Wiltshire Constabulary, and it is a very convincing SCAM. We have been asked to disseminate the information as widely and was quickly as we can through Neighbourhood Watch, School Safe and others.
This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it. This information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself.
One of our employees was called on Wednesday from "VISA", and I was called on Thursday from "MasterCard". The scam works like this:
Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank) did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for £497.99 from a Marketing company based in London?" When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from £297 to £497, just under the £500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?" You say "yes". The caller continues - "I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 0800 number listed on the back of your card (0800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. "Do you need me to read it again?"
Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works the caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your card." He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some numbers." There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?" After you say, "No," the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate to call back if you do", and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number .
But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of £497.99 was charged to our card. Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Don't give it to them. Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or MasterCard directly for verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit. However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.
What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a "Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this scam is happening .
Please pass this on to all your family and friends. By informing each other, we protect each other.
Paul Phelps
PC1102 Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer.
Message received 18th January 2010
Horsewatch Bulletin for 15th January.
Message received 18th January 2010:
[ - Bedford - 18/01/10 Countryside Horse North]
This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police. Please pass the details of this message, onto any friends and neighbours.
A theft has taken place in the High Street, Elstow, Bedford, between 1:00 in the afternoon, and 9:00 in the morning, on the 17th of January.
An offender has entered the field, possible by climbing over the fence. The offender has removed 2 horse rugs from the horses, an electric energiser, and 20 fence posts.
Earlier in the week, an elderly female, and male, arrived at the field in a small white van, and was throwing hay over the fence. This was thought to be suspicious.
Bedfordshire Police ask local residents to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious immediately.
Contact Ringmaster on (01234) 275288 { or email Ringmaster@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk } for a free property marking kit.
{ visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Buglaries.html#changeClass5 for property marking advice }
{ For more information on reducing crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Introduction.html}
If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, JH,/,2,0,3,2,/2010.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
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
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Message received 13th January 2010:
STOLEN HORSES - TINKERBELL AND BAILEY
Two miniature horses were stolen on the night of December 29th, 2009. Their owner recently bought Bailey and Tinkerbell as a way of getting back into horses after a riding accident 3 years ago which left him paralysed from the chest down and in a wheelchair. They are the ideal size to groom and take for walks and their owner was planning on showing them this year.
Their owner would be very grateful for any help as he is completely distraught about losing two very much loved family members.
If you have any information please contact the Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222 (Incident Ref No/ SL0910444) And/Or Daniel on 07738 826953.
For full details and pictures of the horses, please download and display the poster available at:
http://www.gambiahorseanddonkey.org.uk/Pages/poster2.pdf
Thank you!
Message received 4th January 2010:
[ - Bedford - 04/01/2010 Bedfordshire Police Face Book Page]
This is a Ringmaster Message, from Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass on the details of this message to any friends or neighbours.
Bedfordshire Police Facebook site.
Join the official Bedfordshire Police Facebook site to keep up to date with what is happening across the Force in an informal, quick and easy way.
The site is proving to be a positive tool with which to engage with members of the public, as social networking sites become ever more popular.
Since the site has been live it has already attracted nearly 600 'fans'. To date it offers information on a range of topics including public and road safety, the police dogs, police award winners, PCSOs, knife crime, wanted people and officer and cadet recruitment.
Anybody thinking of joining the official Bedfordshire Police Facebook site can expect crime prevention and campaign video clips, links to other sites which may be of interest, contact information, and a discussion forum for the opportunity to share views on current issues, how the site can be improved and anything else the fans want to share.
You can access the site via the force site
www.bedfordshire.police.uk and click on the Facebook icon or go direct to
www.facebook.com and search under Bedfordshire Police.
Many thanks
Helen
Helen Hutchinson
Internal Communications Officer
Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford MK43 9AX
01234 842253
helen.hutchinson@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
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Message received 31st December 2009:
We have been given a link to a web-site with photographs of stolen items that have been recovered. Some of the items are very identifiable - personalised saddlecloths and rugs - a bridle with blinkers and multi-coloured reins, etc. If you have suffered a loss, please check out the web-site and get in touch.
This is also a reminder to get your tack and valuables marked (postcode is ideal) so that they can be returned to you if/when they are stolen & recovered.
http://www.virtualbumblebee.co.uk/view/operationlimestone.asp
Message received 21st December 2009:
A reminder to get those Christmas presents security marked!!!
Message received 17th December 2009:
[ - Bedford - 18/12/09 Countryside/horse Watch Mid Beds]
This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.
A theft took place at a farm in Shefford Road, ion Clophill, overnight on the 16th to the 17th of December.
The offender has gained access to the location, where animals and trailers are kept.
The front gates have been broken and the fence was cut.
A brown, Hunter, horsebox, was taken. The plate attached was W 3 1 1 B O E.
Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
If you have any information about this crime or other suspicious incidents or crimes, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212, and quote crime reference, J,D,/,5,1,3,2,2,/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
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http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/replytomesg.aspx?mesg_id=8d622073-47c4-41a6-94a9-6f98e2eede8a&email=-1&web=-1Message received 14th December 2009:
[ - Bedford - 14/12/09 Horse Watch Suspicious]
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.
Bedfordshire Police have received a report of suspicious activity in a field, in Statford Road in Sandy.
The owner has discovered a number of plaits in the hair of the mane.
No damage has been caused to the horse, or property at the location.
If owners discover similar plaits or knots in their horses hair, we would be ask them to take a photograph, brush out, or cut the knot from the mane, and report the incident to the Police.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
Thank you for your support.
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http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/replytomesg.aspx?mesg_id=9cb078cd-88b2-42e1-a1b2-acefda574b21&email=-1&web=-1Message received 1st December 2009:
Horsewatch Bulletin for 30th November.
Message received 27th November 2009:
[ - Bedford - 27/11/09 Horse Watch Suspicious incident]
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.
A horse watch member has reported a series of supicious incidents at a stable block in Clophill.
On 2 evenings the stables have been left secure.
On the following morning the owner has discovered a light has been turned on in the same stable.
Although there is no damage to the property, it is concerning to think that someone has been in the stables at night.
We would ask all owners of livestock in the area to be extra vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity or vehicles immediately.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
If you have any information about this incident, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212 for North and Mid Beds, or (01582) 401212, for South Beds, and quote U R N 54 for the 27th of November.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com
Thank you for your support.
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Message received 24th November 2009
[ - Bedford - 24/11/09 Horse Watch TVP ]
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.
This is a Ringmaster message sent on behalf of Thames Valley Police, Milton Keynes on the 23rd of November.
Overnight on the 21st to the 22nd of November, a blue Landrover Discovery was stolen in Chesham.
Bucks and Chellingworth Motors, is sign written on both sides.
The Vehicle Registration is M 2 1 X B M.
This company repairs horseboxes, so please be aware if a vehicle, similar to this, turns up at a yard.
Be sure to check the identity of anyone seen connecting a horsebox or trailer.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
If you have any information, please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
Thank you for your support.
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Message received 23rd November 2009
[ - Bedford - 23/11/09 Elderly Distractions Warning]
This is a Ringmaster message from Bedfordshire Police.
In the 3 day period from the 19th to the 21st of November, 7 Distraction Burglaries have been reported.
On Thursday the 19th crimes took place in Stevington, Great Barford, Willow Road Bedford, and Manton Lane Bedford.
On Friday the 20th crimes took place in Stofold, and Potton.
On Saturday the 21st a crime took place in Mount Drive in Bedford.
All but one have taken place, after dark, and have involved elderly victims.
On 4 occassions the offenders have claimed to be from the Police or Fire Brigade.
A number of victims have been forced to show the offenders where cash is kept in the house.
Bedfordshire Police are asking all residents to take the time to consider the safety of Elderly neighbours or relatives.
We are asking you to take an active intrest in any visitors calling apon elderly neighbours.
Details of suspicious vehicles near to their homes.
Take the time to call on your neighbours.
Do they have a door chain and viewer, are they using it when they answer the door.
Bedfordshire Police offer a Nominated Neighbour Scheme for elderly neighbours. This is designed to direct all unknown callers to a registered neighbour.
Any one who is interested in becoming a Nominated Neighbour,can contact a Crime Reduction Officer on either (01234) 275273, or (01582) 473178.
{ For advice on door step security and to find out more visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Crime%20Reduction%20-%20Door%20Step%20Security.html }
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
Thank you for your support.
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Message received 19th November 2009:
STOLEN HORSE:
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Breed |
WELSH X |
Gender |
Gelding |
Description / Comments |
Sex: Gelding |
Colour |
Dark bay / Black |
Height |
15.3 HH |
Age |
Unknown |
Stolen from |
Goring Heath, Reading. |
Date of Theft |
16-11-2009 |
Region |
Stolen Horse Register |
Message received 19th November 2009:
[ - Bedford - 19/11/09 Horse Watch Suspicious ]
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.
A resident in Gamlingay, has reported a suspicious incident at a farm in Heath Road.
The lady visited a pony at the location on the morning of the 18th of November, to find a knot or tangle in the ponys mane.
Although the knot may have occured naturally in the wind, the owner was concerned enough to report it to the Police.
If you discover a suspcious knot or tangle in the mane of a pony or horse, please taken a picture of it, and then remove it from the mane, keeping it for reference.
Bedfordshire Police are asking for owners to be extra vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles or visitors to farms or stables immediately.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
If you have any information please call the Police Control Centre on (01234) 841212.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
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
To reply to this message please use the following link.
Message received 18th November 2009
[ - Bedford - 18/11/09 Horse Watch Country South]
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.
A burglary has taken place in a riding school, on the outskirts of Dunstable, between the 15th, and the 17th of November.
Offenders have gained access, to the rear of the yard, by climbing over a gate and fence. The offenders have then gained access to an insecure stable, by unlocking the sliding bolt. The offenders removed a large basket containing 15 head collars, and ropes, and made off.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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, JD,/,4,6,8,9,6,/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com
Thank you for your support.
Message received 13th November 2009
[ - Bedford - 13/11/09 Horse Watch Potton Burglary]
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.
A burglary took place at a location in Sutton Road, in Sandy, on Wednesday the 11th of November, between midday, and 1:30 in the afternoon.
The location is used for horse riding, and training.
The offender has entered the building through side doors.
A large amount of riding equipment, and saddles, belonging to a number of riders.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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,D,/,4,5,9,7,0,/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
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
To reply to this message please use the following link.
Message received 12th November 2009
[ - Bedford - 11/11/09 Horse Watch HiViz]
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.
A member of Horsewatch has reported that pony has run off, and become lost after the rider was unseated.
A search was conducted, that night without success, but a further search in the morning found the pony in nearby woods. The pony had only suffered a small graze.
The incident took place when it was dark, but only the rider was wearing a HiViz tabard. It is possible that if the pony was wearing HiViz, it may have been found earlier.
The member also recommended that both riders and horse wear HiViz so they can be easily seen by other road users, or spotted if there is an accident.
{ The latest Horsewatch bulletin can be found at: http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Downloads.html }
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com
Thank you for your support.
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Message received 11th November 2009
Message received 9th November 2009
Please see below sent to us from Gloucestershire Police. Please consider Microchipping if your horses or ponies are not already, remember you all get £5 per head discount with Freezemark for being a Horse Watch member as well...
Go safe and remember to report anything suspicious immediately
Thank you
Tess Smith 8682
PCSO Support for South Somerset North
Horse Watch Coordinator for South Somerset Rural
Tel 0845 456 7000 Ext 62029 or 07825 756276
Subject: Plaits found on horses
Dear horse owners
On Monday (2 Nov) night my friend’s horse was stolen from a field in the Guildford area. The people who took her sawed through a wooden post and rail fence to get out and this happened between 3pm and 6pm in the afternoon.
The police were informed and so were the microchip company who circulated her details to all the ferry ports etc.
As you can imagine the owner was completely distraught.
Late Tuesday (3 Nov) afternoon she received a phone call from the police to say her horse had been found in Hollyhead, Wales. She was tied to a railing at the ferry port and the ferry to Ireland had gone without her. So today she is driving to Wales to pick her up.
Several things have come to light in this story:
1. A week ago her horse had a small plait in its mane when she went to get her in from the field. She describes it as very small, almost like a tangle. She disregarded it as kids messing about (her horses are out in a field with others). However, this is how people mark horses to be stolen later. Ie. One person marks them, another then comes later and knows which one to take.
2. The ferry port at Hollyhead do not check horses passports or microchips. This horse was travelling without a passport.
3. The police believe the reason this horse was left behind was because she was microchipped. Although the UK is lax about passport and microchip checking, it is apparently more common for horses to be scanned on entering Ireland. The people who take them will scan them and dump them if they find a microchip. This horse also had a large obvious scar so this may have been a contributing factor.
The police told her that horses being dumped at a ferry terminal is not uncommon and they usually turn out to be stolen. They have had horses left in a lorry on the actually ferry!
This story has a happy ending for H and E, but it makes you wonder how many other stolen horses were on that ferry to Ireland.
The owner has asked me not to give any more details because of the police investigation that is on going, but has given her permission for me to relay this story, mainly to highlight:
1. If you find your horse with a small plait in its mane or tail please do not ignore it. I thought it was common knowledge that people knew about this, but several people I've spoken to since were not aware of it. 2. If your horse isn’t microchipped please consider doing it. The owner of this horse describes her as ‘nothing flashy, just a normal 14.2 bay mare’ so please don’t think it couldn’t happen to you.
Please do not ask me to provide more details regarding the horse or owner as I can’t, but please spare a happy thought today for H and E who should be having a (probably very emotional) reunion in Hollyhead later on today.
Please forward this email onto any other horsey people you know. The more people who know about plaits and microchips the better...
Nicky.x
Thank you for reading and please be alert to this plaiting - keep an eye on your own horses and also neighbours!
Pc 695 Melanie Campbell
Horsewatch Co-ordinator
Gloucester South Police Station (Quedgeley)
0845 090 1234 Ext 4182
Message received 6th November 2009
Inc CC-05112009-0310
At approx 1430hrs today 5th Nov 2009
Horse Trailer Stolen from Buckden, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Aqua in Colour with a White Roof - Number Plate P90BOD on rear of Trailer
Stolen by occupants of White Ford Transit Van
Last seen heading South on the A1
If you have any information regarding this crime or any other please
contact Cambridgeshire Police on 0345 4564564
Kind regards,
Lydia
Cambridgeshire Horsewatch
Mobile: 07921 294939
email: horsewatch@cambs.pnn.police.uk
Message received 5th November 2009
[ - Bedford - 05/11/09 Horse Watch]
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.
A theft has been reported at a Stable Yard on the outskirts of Eaton Bray, overnight on the 3rd to the 4th of Novemeber.
The offender has gained access to the location, and removed an energiser, from an electric fence.
No other property was taken, and no buildings were entered.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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,D,/,4,5,0,2,0,/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
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
To reply to this message please use the following link. http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/replytomesg.aspx?mesg_id=202ebf45-3655-4c8c-87ab-c159fe80a367&email=-1&web=-1
Message received 2nd November 2009
[ - Bedford - 02/11/09 Burglary Farm Horse South]
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.
A burglary took place in a farm in Eaton Bray, Dunstable, between 5:00 in the evening, on the 1st, and 7:30 in the morning, on the 2nd of October.
Offenders have removed the bolt securing an outbuilding doors. Offenders have entered the outbuildings, which contained various equine equipment. Offenders have moved these items around, and have stolen various items. There are tyre tracks that lead from the field, down the driveway to the outbuilding.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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, JD,/,4,4,6,4,9,/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
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
To reply to this message please use the following link. http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/replytomesg.aspx?mesg_id=bd3cee7c-5c07-4c39-bbfc-fd5640e8b272&email=-1&web=-1
Message received 1st November 2009
Sent: 30 October 2009 14:53
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: FW: Hampshire Horsewatch Bulletin
Message received 29th October 2009
[ - Bedford - 29/10/09 Horse Watch]
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.
A burglary has taken place at stables, in Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, between 3:00 in the afternoon, and 5:00 in the evening, on the 28th of October.
Offenders have approached, and removed then padlock from a horse shed. Offenders have conducted a search, and have stolen horse vitamins, and a harness. Two horse rugs were taken from the horse stable.
Two tall white males, were seen in Citroen Berlingo looking round, but the crime was not witnessed.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
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
To reply to this message please use the following link. http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/replytomesg.aspx?mesg_id=3ce8f92f-335b-4049-b86d-fbbbc38a22da&email=-1&web=-
Message received 27th October 2009:
[ - Bedford - 27/10/09 Horse Watch Retailer]
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.
A theft has taken place in tack shop, in Kensworth, Dunstable, at 12:46 on the 24th of October.
An offender has entered the tack shop, and selected two horse clipper sets, and made off, without paying. A member of staff has chased the offender, and pinned the offender to the floor. The offender has threatened to stab the member of staff. The items were recovered, and the offender made off in a vehicle towards the A5.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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, JD/,4,3,3,9,5/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com
Thank you for your suppor
Message received 22nd October 2009:
Theft of Carraige WESTMILL
Dear Watch Member,
Over night 15th October a 2 seater Bennington Buckaneer Carraige in Navy Blue was stolen from within a horsebox.
if you have any information or see this please call the police on 0845 33 00 222.
Please be extra vigilant and mark all your property as we seem to be having a crime wave in the horse world at the moment, dont be a victim and bolt the door after the horse has bolted, act now and deter the criminals.
If you need to reply by email click on my address here: karen.broad@herts.pnn.police.uk.
Regards,
Karen Broad
Police Community Support Officer
Horse Watch
Email: karen.broad@herts.pnn.police.uk
Message received 21st October 2009:
Suffolk Horsewatch Bulletin for 30/9 - missed off the last Bulletin.
Message received 20th October 2009:
From: Joanne.Kennedy@southyorks.pnn.police.uk [mailto:Joanne.Kennedy@southyorks.pnn.police.uk]
Sent: 20 October 2009 07:23
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following
the theft of around £30,000 worth of equestrian equipment from a livery
yard in Stapleton, Pontefract.
Thieves entered the yard on the Stapleton Park Estate between the hours of
11pm on Sunday 4 October and 7am on Monday 5 October, taking a substantial
amount of riding gear.
During the raid over 30 saddles were taken, along with around 40 bridles
and other equipment such as riding boots and hats, horse feed, and 10 boxes
of Maxi worming tablets.
Police believe that the offenders may try to sell the stolen equipment on,
and are urging people to get in touch if they are offered equestrian
equipment or horse feed for sale.
Anyone who has any information in relation to this incident should contact
PC Ian Thompson of the Eggborough Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0845 60 60 24
7 - or Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555
111.
TACK INFO RECEIVED FROM NORTH YORKS BELOW:
4 - 5 October 2009 Stapleton Park Farm overnight offenders enter farm yard
premiss force lkocks and approx 5 sheds and other containers. 30 saddles
and 40 bridles stolen.
There is potentially a link with the theft of gates and the most recent
loss of horses.
MO recorded as Offenders enter private and by dragging steel gate off
hinges using unknown vehicle, gain entry to various outbuildings using
various tools and vehicles to break locks, then leave area with stolen
property.
Offenders gained access via a field off the Little Smeaton road in some
type of 4x4 vehicle. Offenders had pulled part of metal barrier out of the
ground to access the field and moved a large cut treee trunk with vehicle.
Drove across the field to where the yard was with large barns. Use gripping
tool snapped several padlocks to gain access to barns and storeroom and
rear containers. One container had a make shift office within and storage
area for saddles. CSI found glove marks
The property list is extensive
Horse tack / Stolen / Value:9.99 (1 x Shires rug bag size small dark blue
£9.99 / )
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / SAXON / Value:29.98 (2 x Saxon fleece rugs
size 5ft 9ins purple @£14.99 each £29.98 / )
Horse tack / Stolen / MASTA / Value:38.99 (1 x Masta light tunrout rug size
5ft 9ins purple £38.99 / )
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / MASTA / Value:59.99 (1 x Masta medium light
turnout rug 5ft 9ins purple £59.99)
Horse tack / Stolen / Value:24.99 ( / 1 x Nuumed acrylic working hunter
numnah size large £24.99 / (This was a day old))
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:1.99 (1 x pair of rubber treads 1.99 / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / COTTAGE CRAFT / Value:22.90 (1 x pair of
cottage craft safety stirrups £22.90 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / KINCADE / Value:9.99 (1 x Kincade flash
noseband size - full / (This was a day old))
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:10.99 (1 x running martingale size cob)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / GFS / Value:39.99 (1 x pair of GFS leather
stirrup leathers )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (1 x Centre revolving loose ring snaffle bit
size 5.5)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / GFS / Value:49.99 (1 x GFS Show bridle cob
size)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / KINCADE / Value:24.99 (1 x Kincade raised
cavesson bridle cob)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / FARRINGTON / Value:850.00 ( / 1 x Farrington
working hunter saddle 17 inch)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / (2 of my Elevator bridles )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (Numnah x 2)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:23.00 (Numnah £23 extra large in 2008 /
)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:23.00 (Numnah extra large £23 in 2009)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / VAN STOCK PROLITE / Value:53.00 (Van Stock
Prolite Pad Wide in black £53 in 2005 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:47.00 (Gel pad £47 in 2006 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:85.00 (Pessoa Training System £85 in
2008 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (Sweet iron bit - french link / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (BREAST PLATE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (REINS )
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / (1 brown bridle / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (GAG SNAFFLE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (HANGING CHEEK SNAFFLE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (BREAST PLATE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (REINS )
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / (1 very large black bridle to fit 17 hand cob
/ )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / (Stirrup irons and leathers / )
Horse tack / Stolen / Value:40.00 (NUMNAH)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:15.00 (Sheepskin girth sleeve £15 in
2007 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WINTEC / (Wintec anti-chaff girth / )
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / BLACK COUNTRY GPD / Value:1,325.00 (Black -
Black Country - GPD made to template with a flair air system £1,325 in 2007
/ )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / Value:23.00 (Stirrup irons and leathers / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (DRESSAGE GIRTH)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / ALBION / Value:915.00 (Black Albion Dressage
17.5 inch medium wide purchase price £915 in 2005 second hand - replacement
cost approximately £1,700 / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / (Stirrup irons / Stirrip leathers / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / JEFFIERS / Value:55.00 (Jeffries Leather Girth
£55 in 2007 / )
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / ALBION VSD / Value:500.00 (Black Albion VSD
18 inch wide puchase price £500 in 2005 second hand - replacement cost
approximately £1,700 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / DERBY HOUSE [RUG BAGS] / Value:29.99
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [BAG OF VARIOUS SADDLE CLOTHS] / Value:100.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [BURGUNDY COOLER RUG] / Value:25.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [GREY UV RUG] / Value:50.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [FLY RUG WITH BLUE TRIM] / Value:40.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WEATHERBEETA [MEDIUM STABLE RUG IN NAVY] /
Value:59.99
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:3.75 (Lincoln glycerine soap bar, £3.75)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:4.75 (Throughgood saddle spray cleaner,
white bottle, £4.75)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:18.00 (Snaffle bit, Chrome, size as
above, £18.00. )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / DUTCH GAG / Value:34.00 (Dutch Gag Bit, Chrome
rings, nylon mouth piece, size as above, £34.00.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / PELHAM / Value:30.00 (Pelham bit with curb
chain, chrome, approx 4.5/5 inches, £30.00)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / HORSEWARE / (Horseware breast plate, green
elastic with thin yellow stripe, brown leather buckles £25.00. / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:8.00 (Side reins, black nylon with small
piece of cream elastic on each side. £8.00)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:15.00 (Plaited reins, black, £15.00. / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:20.00 (Plain leather reins, x 2, both
black £10.00 each.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / (Stubben rubber grip reins, black / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:9.00 (Draw reins, black nylon, £8.00.)
Horse tack / Stolen / MARTINGALE / Value:15.00 (Martingale, Black, Pony,
£15.00. / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:15.00 (Hydrophane Breast Plate, black,
cob, £15.00.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WEATHERBEETA [CHECK STABLE RUG] / Value:69.99
(6" 3")
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [DRESSAGE CLOTH] / Value:20.00
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / Value:40.00 (4.hunter bridle, Black, with
plain noseband and diamante browband)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [NUMNAH WITH WHITE PIPING] / Value:14.99
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / Value:40.00 (Snaffle bridle, brown, full
size, £40.00 / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / BATES [BLACK LEATHER STIRRUPS] /
Value:69.00
Horse tack / Stolen / SABRE / Value:60.00 (Sabre hunter bridle, black, pony
size. £60.00)
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / BATES [BROWN LEATHER STIRRUPS] /
Value:69.00
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:30.00 (Collegiate diamante browband,
black with diamante,£30.00(attached to bridle number 4). / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / [SAFETY STIRRUPS] / Value:33.98 (£16.99
each)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / STUBBEN 3000 / Value:95.00 (Stubben 3000
Bridle, black with grackle noseband, Pony size, £95.00)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / HEINEGER [HANDY CORDLESS CLIPPERS] /
Value:230.00
Personal accessories: Clothing / Stolen / GPA PIKEUR / Value:200.00 (GPA
Pikeur riding hat, black suade with silver metal stripe down front with air
vents, £200.00)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MARK TODD [TRAVEL BOOTS] / Value:64.99 (cob
size)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:1.00 (Stirrup treads, white rubber, size
5, £1.00. )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [RAMBO DUO LINER RED] / Value:34.00 (100g)
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / Value:20.00 (Stirrup Irons, silver,
£20.00.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [RAMBO DUE NECK COVER] / Value:53.00
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / WINTEC / Value:25.00 (Wintec Stirrup
Leathers, black, £25.00.)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [RAMBO DUO RUG] / Value:275.00 (6" x 3")
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WINTEC / Value:30.00 (Wintec elastic chafeless
Girth, black, £30.00. / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MARK TODD [NAVY NECK COVER] / Value:24.99
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / WINTEC / Value:350.00 (Wintec 500 synthetic
Saddle, black with suade knee rolls, £350.00. / )
Horse tack / Stolen / MARK TODD [STABLE RUG IN NAVY] / Value:49.99 (6" x
3")
Household articles: Bedspreads/blankets / Stolen / Value:1.00 (1 x human
duvet (double) / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WEATHERBEETA [EXERCISE RUG IN NAVY] /
Value:32.99
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:20.00 (1 x Medium weight blu rug (make
unknown) 6ft 3 Old £20 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:30.00 (1 x Heavyweight rug Blue (make
unknown) 6ft 3 Second Hand £30 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / RHINO / Value:20.00 (1 x Rhino heavyweight
burgundy rug (inclusive of neck) 6ft 3inch Old £20)
Horse tack / Stolen / HAPPY MOUTH / Value:5.00 (Happy mouth Loose ring
lozenge bit Second hand / £5)
Horse tack / Stolen / JEFFRIES ELDONIAN / ( / Jeffries Eldonian revolver
loose ringed snaffle New £23 BIT )
Horse tack / Stolen / BARNSBY BROWN / Value:45.00 (Event Breast Plate -
Barnsby Brown / Full size / Second hand £45)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / BARNSBY COMFORT / Value:80.00 (Bridle -
Barnsby Comfort Bridle with Flash noseband and Gummi reins Tan colour Full
size Second Hand £80 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / CARL HESTER / Value:25.00 (Reins - Carl Hester
training reins / second hand £25 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:38.00 ( / Barnsby Grip pad GP Brown /
Second Hand £15 / Roma High Wither Numnah / New £23)
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / SPRENGER BOW / Value:45.00 ( / Stirrups -
Sprenger Bow Balance / Second Hand £45)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / THORPWGOOD GP / Value:5.00 (Girth - Thorowgood
GP Brown / Second hand £5 / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / IDEAL INTERNATIONAL EVENT, HAVANA / 9200 /
Value:350.00 (Saddle - Ideal International Event, Havana, 17.5 inch Medium
wide Saddle no N563 serial no 9200 BHS stamp 378 Datatag - DS 0399655
Second hand value £350 / )
Radio, T.V., etc: Car radio/CD player / Stolen / Value:25.00 (Small CD
player £25 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:25.00 (2x Saddle covers, black with red
trim and R&R country written in gold on them. £25 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:30.00 (Black winter synthetic girth. £30
/ )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / Value:26.00 (Brown stirrup leathers £26 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MAX TODD [EXERCISE SHEET IN NAVY] /
Value:32.95
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:25.00 (Brown saddle pad with gold trim
£25 / )
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / Value:100.00 (Brown GP saddle, 17" £100 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WEATHERBEETA [BURGUNDY FLEECE RUG] /
Value:32.99
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / WOOF WEAR / Value:16.00 ("Woof wear" tail
guard in black. £16 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [MASTA THERMATEX RUG] / Value:55.00 (6" x 3")
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:57.00 (Exercise sheet in black, size
large. £57 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:25.00 (Dark blue travel boots with large
velcro straps. £25 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / THERMATEX [BURGUNDY RUG] / Value:114.99
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / LE MIEUX / Value:60.00 ("Le mieux" black
full sized saddle cloth with fleece on shoulder. £60 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / STUBBEN [FULL SIZE BRIDLE] / Value:130.00
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / FAL PRO / Value:80.00 ("Fal pro" outdoor
grey 6'9 heavyweight without neck. £80 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [SUREGRIP RUBBERISED REINS] / Value:14.00
Horse tack: Blanket / Stolen / MARK TODD / Value:60.00 ("Mark Todd" Heavy
weight indoor without neck, blue colour. £60 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MYLER / Value:57.00 ("Myler" loose ring
snaffle bit. £57 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:36.00 (Black leather girth with central
buckle. £36 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [DRESSAGE REINS] / Value:42.99 (Rubber lined)
Horse tack: Stirrups / Stolen / STUBEN / Value:30.00 (2x pair of "Stuben"
stirrup irons with white treads. £30 / )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [PELHAM BITS] / Value:2.00 (£24.99 each)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / FARRINGTON / Value:950.00 (Black 17" medium
KN dressage saddle with "farrington" large knee blocks. £950 / )
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / SABRE [FULL SIZE BRIDLE] / Value:149.00
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / PRESTIGE / Value:100.00 (Black "Prestige"
bridle with flash noseband and black rubber reins: £100 / )
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / SABRE [FULL SIZE BRIDLE] / Value:149.00
(BRIDLE )
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / THOROWGOOD [GIRTHS] / Value:35.90 (54" at
£17.95 each)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / THOROWGOOD [DRESSAGE GIRTH] / Value:19.50
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / BATES INOVA [DRESSAGE SADDLE] /
Value:1,400.00
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / JEFFRIES FALCON HAWK [SADDLE] / Value:900.00
Other article: Other / Stolen / [ENERGISER] / Value:100.00 (BATTERY
OPERATED)
Other article: Other / Stolen / BROCHOP [CHAFF] / Value:5.00 (UNOPENED
WHITE SACK)
Other article: Other / Stolen / Value:20.00 (BINS CONTAINING READI-GRASS)
Other article: Other / Stolen / Value:20.00 (BINS CONTAINING COOL MIX)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [HORSE BRUCHES] / Value:40.00 (VARIOUS MAKES
AND TYPES)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / MOSLEY HORSELINE [HORSE CLIPPERS] /
Value:200.00 (BATTERY POWERED)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / Value:1,000.00 (LEATHER GIRTHS, STIRRUPS,
IRONS AND A VARIETY OF BITS - VARIOUS COLOURS LENGTHS AND MAKES)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / FREDERIC BUTET [CROSS COUNTRY SADDLE] /
Value:2,000.00 (17INCH SINGLE FLAP - DISTINCTIVE NAIL WORK ON THE REAR -
RARE SADDLE NOT WIDELY SOLD)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / FALCON [EVENT SADDLE] / Value:300.00
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / BLACK FALCON [GP SADDLE] / Value:300.00
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / [KN DRESSAGE SADLE] / Value:450.00 (SIZE
MEDIUM WIDE 17INCH SEAT)
Medical equipment / Stolen / BUTE / Value:40.00 (FOR HORSES)
Medical equipment / Stolen / MAXI [HORSE WORMERS] / Value:100.00
Horse tack: Harness / Stolen / JEFFRIES / Value:100.00 (5 POINT HARNESS
WITH GREEN AND YELLOW ELASTIC BETWEEN THE POINTS)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / [BREAST PLATES] /
Value:160.00 (1 BLACK AND 3 BROWN)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / (UNKNOWN VALUE)
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / GRACKLE / Value:40.00
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / Value:120.00 (ONE BEING AN "ELECTOR" BRIDLE)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [ROLLERS] / Value:15.00 (STRIPES)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [ROLLERS] / Value:15.00
Horse tack: Harness / Stolen / [LUNGE LINES] / Value:40.00 (LUNGE LINES
WITH DRAW AND SIDE REIGNS)
Other article: Other / Stolen / [MONEY BOX] / Value:20.00 (HORSE SHAPED
MONEY BOX CONTAINING ABOUT 20POUND)
Other article: Other / Stolen / [MONEY JAR] / Value:20.00 (JAR WITH WHITE
LID CONTAINING ABOUT 20POUND)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / PESSOA [TRAINING AID] /
Value:80.00
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / [RIDING GLOVES] /
Value:30.00 (LEATHER)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / [RIDING HAT] /
Value:100.00 (BASIC LEARNER HATS)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / PATEY [RIDING HAT] /
Value:140.00 (MADE TO MEASURE WITHOUT STRAPS STILL IN BOX)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / CHARLES OWEN [SHOW
JUMPING HAT] / Value:140.00
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / [RIDING HAT] /
Value:140.00 (SKULL CAP SIZED 54/55CMS)
Sporting goods: Hunting equipment / Stolen / [HUNTING WHIP] / Value:100.00
(LEATHER)
Personal accessories: Clothing / Stolen / [MUCK BOOTS] / Value:70.00 (SIZE
4)
Personal accessories: Clothing / Stolen / HARRY HALL [RIDING BOOTS] /
Value:35.00 (SIZE 4)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / KANQUET / Value:220.00
(SIZE T2 BUT MADE TO MEASURE SO SHORTER AT THE BACK)
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / AEROWEAR [BODY
PROTECTOR] / Value:275.00
Sporting goods: Other sporting equipment / Stolen / COMPETITER [SAFETY HAT]
/ Value:50.00
Machinery or tools: Chain saw / Stolen / STIHL / Value:150.00
Personal accessories: Clothing / Stolen / DUBARRY [BOOTS] / Value:40.00
(SIZE 10)
Machinery or tools: Electric supplies / Stolen / [FENCE ENERGISERS] /
Value:360.00 (12 volt fence energisers used for the operation of electric
fences)
Horse tack: Other / Stolen / [MARTINGALES] / Value:80.00
Horse tack: Bridle / Stolen / Value:150.00 (full sized)
Horse tack: Saddle / Stolen / THOROUGHGOOD / Value:350.00 (medium size -
17.5inch)
Message received 17th October 2009:
Message received 16th October 2009:
[THAMES VALLEY COMMUNITY MESSAGING - Milton Keynes - d10/52]
This is a Ringmaster message from Thames Valley Police, Milton Keynes on 16 October.
Two instances of three suspicious males looking around tack shops in Great Brickhill and Bow Brickhill have been reported today 16 October.
There were 3 males in both instances who were acting suspiciously and were described as driving a silver mercedes in one instance and grey mondeo in the other.
Please be vigilant.
U R N 5 6 5 dated October 16th and U R N
8 0 2 dated 16 October.
I have phoned the person whose details you gave me in your message (under) to thank her, and have deleted her ID to pass this round to various people in Beds, Herts Northants Essex & Cambs for their info.
Please everyone keep your eyes open, we need to know what these guys are up to - & hopefully stop them!!
Row, Rowena James, Beds Horsewatch
Message received 14th October 2009:
[ - Bedford - 14/10/09 Countryside/Horse Watch Arson ]
This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.
The Bedfordshire and Luton Fire Service, were called to a barn fire, at an Equestrian Centre, in Northill, near Biggleswade, on Monday the 12th of October, between 8:30, and 10:10 in the evening.
The offender has started a fire in the centre of a large barn.
Over 50000 pounds of damage has been caused.
No livestock were in the barn.
Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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,D,/,4,1,8,6,1,/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
Thank you for your support.
Message received 14th October 2009:
[ - Bedford - 14/10/09 Horse Watch Farm Key Warning]
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.
Farmkey have received word from a customer saying that a man had just come onto their yard, stating that he worked for Farmkey and needed to see the passports of their horses to check they had a record of the Freezemark number on the passport. We think that the man had gathered that the horses are freezemarked by Farmkey from the gate sign that they had on the paddock. When the customer queried this, the man produced a card with the Farmkey logo and photograph ID saying that his name was Martin. Farmkey state that they do not have a technician called Martin and that they do not give photograph ID. They also advise that people do not allow anyone onto their yard without a prior appointment or checking with the Farmkey Office before allowing access.
Amanda Done
Farmkey Team Leader
Genus/ABS
Tel. +044[0]8708707107
Fax. +044[0]1270 616702
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.
Message received 13th October 2009:
[ - Bedford - 13/10/09 Horse Watch]
This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.
A horse box trailer was stolen from a field in Blunham, on Monday the 12th of October, between 6:30, and 7:55 in the evening.
The offender has removed a gate from the hinges to gain access to the field, and removed an Ivor Williams Trailer, large enough to transport 2 horses.
The trailer has since been recovered on an idustrial estate in Chalton.
Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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,D,/,4,1,7,8,9,/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
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Message received 13th October 2009:
[ - Bedford - 13/10/09 Horse Watch]
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.
A theft from a horsebox, has taken place in a farm, in Upper Staploe, St Neots, between 5:30, on the 8th, and 2:00 in the afternoon, on the 9th of October.
Offenders have gained access to the yard, and approached a horsebox. An offender has then forced the lock, to a side door, and removed equestrian euipment.
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.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html and for information relating to equestrian crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Horse%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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, JH,/,4,1,3,1,0,/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
You can get more information about missing or stolen horses at www.stolenhorseregister.com
Thank you for your support.
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Message received 12th October 2009:
Kirklees Horsewatch. Believed Bogus Official.
FYI - From the Welsh Pony and Cob Society Web Pages
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Farmkey have received word from a customer saying that a man had just come
onto their yard, stating that he worked for Farmkey and needed to see the
passports of their horses to check they had a record of the Freezemark
number on the passport.
We think that the man had gathered that the horses are freezemarked by
Farmkey from the gate sign that they had on the paddock. When the customer
queried this, the man produced a card with the Farmkey logo and photograph
ID saying that his name was Martin.
Farmkey state that they do not have a technician called Martin and that
they do not give photograph ID. They also advise that people do not allow
anyone onto their yard without a prior appointment or checking with the
Farmkey Office before allowing access.
Amanda Done
Farmkey Team Leader
Genus/ABS
Tel. +044[0]8708707107
Fax. +044[0]1270 616702
Roger Day P.C. 1461,
North Kirklees Crime Reduction Officer,
Dewsbury Police Station,
Tel: 01924 431048.
E Mail. roger.day@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Message received 1st October 2009:
[ - Bedford - 01/10/09 Countryside/Horse Watch Mid Beds]
This is a Countryside Watch message issued by Ringmaster, on behalf of Bedfordshire Police.
Please pass on the details of this message to any neighbours, or business contacts.
A theft took place in a farm in Haynes, on Wednesday the 30th of September between 11:30 in the morning, and 3:15 in the afternoon.
The offender has broken the gates to gain access to the location.
A Leyland Daf, motorised Horse Box Lorry, large enough to transport 3 horses. The box is Gold with a Burgundy stripe.
A Horse Racing Cart was also taken, blue in colour, the left hand wheel was puntured.
A number of embroidered horse rugs, worth over 1000 pounds, and some digital camera equipment, were in the vehicle at the time it was taken.
The vehicle was driven across a ploughed field away from the location.
Bedfordshire Police ask rural business owners to be vigilant, and to report any suspicious vehicles, or visitors, to the Police Control Centre.
{ For more information on reducing rural crime visit http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/rm_desktop/files/Watch%20Countryside%20-%20Crime%20Reduction.html }
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,D,/,4,0,1,2,5,/2009.
Alternatively text your message to (07786) 200011 { or email your message to chc@Bedfordshire.pnn.Police.uk }
Thank you for your support.
To contact the Ringmaster Systems Administrator, email ringmaster@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
To reply to this message please use the following link. http://www.safer-beds.org/rmwebportal/replytomesg.aspx?mesg_id=42eb5fe9-37ad-40b2-b4c0-8ce074ba96cb&email=-1&web=-1