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Hampshire Horsewatch Bulletin (Incorporating Information From Around The Country)

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Information and Advice Please note. In previous bulletins it has been mentioned that not every police force or Horsewatch scheme submits equine crime information or reports for inclusion on this bulletin. This is not because there is no crime but that no one can be bothered to pass on information. I was trawling the Horsewatch and police web sites on the UK Horsewatch Alliance site the other day and discovered many equine crime related matters. It is worth spending time researching those sites to find out what is going on around the country. This bulletin is to provide a service and relies on contributions from equine groups, police or community around the country.

_____________________________ _________________________________ Kindly brought to our attention by Sussex Horsewatch This message was circulated by Sussex Horsewatch and is repeated as received. For all of you who don’t wear the appropriate headgear let this be a warning! Earlier today I received a message from one of our members, she apologised for not having been in touch and informed me that she had been involved in a horrific riding accident last December. Tonight I managed to speak to her on the telephone. She is a very competent rider with many years riding experience. She told me that she was exercising her horse and was just warming it up when suddenly it put its head down and gave a buck. This sent our member flying over its head. It is believed that whilst going over the head the horse brought it up catching her and propelling her higher into the air. The next thing our member remembers is heading head fi rst towards the ground hitting her head. The upshot is she has broken bones in her neck and back and as you can imagine upon hitting the ground the body halted rapidly but the internal organs did not and were thrown all over the place causing much internal bruising. Fortunately she is slowly recovering but is still suffering with memory loss, feels very weak and tiredness. She has asked that I inform you that she is totally convinced that if she had not been wearing a riding hat she would have died, and asks that I plead with you all never ever ride your horse/pony without a proper fitting up-to-date approved riding hat. Kindly brought to our attention by Sussex Horsewatch Hare Coursing Over the past few weeks, Police have seen an increase in hare coursing incidents across the country and have stepped up their response accordingly, using a range of different tactics to catch and convict offenders. Because of this increase, Police want to raise awareness of this crime to the whole community, while reminding everyone to remain vigilant and report all suspicious activities. To help Police catch the culprits, it is important that incidents are reported to Police immediately so that officers can get to the scene as soon as possible. You can help Police further by being aware of the following guidelines:

• Call 101 to report any suspicious activities or movement of vehicles. No-one knows the countryside better than residents of rural communities. You are in the best place to notice unfamiliar people, vehicles and suspicious activities. Information such as the make and direction


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of travel of vehicles can be extremely valuable. • If people are actively hare coursing on your land, immediately dial 999 and ask for the police.

Ideally take note of vehicle makes, colours, registration numbers, times and specific locations. • Under no circumstances approach the offenders or confront them. Observe the activities from a

safe distance, even a neighbouring field, rather than engaging directly with suspected coursers. • Keep the Constabulary informed of further movement and direction, if the suspects have moved

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Theft of lights from Land Rovers Please note the crime details as circulated from North Yorkshire and Sussex. It appears that Land Rovers are being targeted in at least two counties. Given the distance between the two counties it is difficult to say these crimes are connected. However, thieves do travel and, as with metal thefts, if thieves know that there is a market for certain goods then that niche of crime will be repeated nationally. As always if your vehicle has been tampered with especially a Land Rover, given the information received, report the occurrence to the police.

_________________________________________ ____________________ Tack theft - October 2011 Your attention is drawn to this historical theft report from Norfolk! The theft occurred in October 2011 and apparently has just been reported to the police. Some of the items are recognisable. Given the time that has elapse certain items may have been sold and are being used by unsuspecting persons. Have you in the last twelve months bought any of the items listed below or items sufficiently similar to make you wonder the authenticity of what you have purchased? If so, are you sufficiently honest to come forward to tell the police? If you have any information please contact Norfolk Police. Details are as follows: A quantity of western tack was stolen from Emneth on or around 31 October 2011 but only just brought to our attention. Crime Ref: CR48504/12 (OIC PC1312 SUE NEWNS)

• Bridle 1- Reinsman 8317 cross over brow band headstall with Reinsman 225 smooth copper snaffle with ½” leather curb strap and ½” Latigo reins with water ties. £131

• Bridle 2 - Reinsman 8317 cross over brow band headstall with Reinsman 209 twisted sweet iron snaffle bit with leather curb strap and. £132

• Bridle 3 - Reinsman 8317 cross over brow band headstall with Reinsman 105 twisted sweet iron snaffle bit with poly mercate, slobber straps. £115

• Bridle 4 - Reinsman 8013 5/8” sliding ear headstall with 7inch medium port shank bit with ½”stainless flat link chain, ½” Latigo reins with water ties. £120

• Bridle 5 - Reinsman 8013 5/8” sliding ear headstall with Professional Choice correction bit with ½”stainless flat link chain, ½” Latigo reins with water ties. £120

• Bridle 6 - Reinsman 8013 5/8” sliding ear headstall with Reinsman 836 ported mullen shank bit ½”stainless flat link chain and ½” latigo reins with water ties. £130

• Saddle 1 - Roper saddle from Circle Y, fibreglass tree, 2 ½” horn, 4” cantle, full skirt, 7/8 double Dee rigging, rear cinch. Near side billet nylon, offside billet leather. Saddle and rear cinch basket weave pattern. Silver conchos. This saddle is marked on the reverse of the Blevins with a silver marker at the correct length for my stirrups. The wrap on the saddle horn is worn. Cinch is a Professionals Choice Comfort Stretch Cinch with a sheep skin cover.

• Saddle 2 - Reining saddle from Circle Y, 3 1/2” cantle, Silver trim, 14 inch x 27 ½ “ long, 7/8 in skirt rigging. Near side billet leather. The offside billet is a brand new leather half breed. This saddle is embossed with the initials BT on the horn cap – originally this saddle belonged to Brian Thompson (well known in western circles in the UK and Montana USA). Purchased just prior to his death. On the back of the Blevins the level for my leg length is marked. Rear cinch D rings are covered in vet wrap. Cinch is Professional Choice Mohair

• Both western saddles are unique in that they are not/have never been available to purchase in the UK. People in the Western world who know me will recognise the saddles

• English jumping saddle with knee swells, produced in Birmingham by SPS. Girth strap is canvas


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double buckle. _____________________________ ________________________________

South East inc London : South West : Midlands : Eastern : Wales : North East : North West Scotland : N. Ireland : Eire : Overseas News : Useful Contacts

Stolen Horses No Information Received

Stolen Trailers and Carriages Stolen Wessex Horse Trailer Stolen Reference number RMS 44130071905 Overnight of the 24/25 February 2013 stolen from a rural location in the Liphook area Serial number .CD87/001 Year of manufacture = 2005 "Clubman" model. A Wessex trailer will always be a Wessex trailer. If you are looking to buy one remember that this one has been stolen!! In fact, any trailer you may consider buying could potentially be a stolen trailer. Remember to check to trailer thoroughly. Serial numbers and plates can be altered and replacements made. You, the potential buyer, are best placed to discover what may be a stolen trailer. If you have any doubts as the authenticity of a trailer or horse box or the seller contact the police to inform them of your concerns/suspicions. Don’t pay in cash! Pay by cheque. This way there is an audit trail to follow if your newly bought 2nd hand trailer turns out to be stolen!! Always inspect the trailer and make the purchase at the seller’s home address or other place which can be checked out. Last year Hampshire had 15 horse trailers stolen, none of which has been recovered! 8 of the trailers were stolen on the eastern side of the county bordering Sussex, in an area from Emsworth up to Liphook. Photographs of the stolen trailer are below:-


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Bennington Buggy Stolen - Womersley Overnight 4-5 February, a Bennington buggy was stolen from a secure field in Womersley. It is black with no padded seat just a bare board, chassis number is 7887 and was secured with a chain and padlock which was cut off. The photo below depicts a similar one. Please remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to North Yorkshire Police on 101.

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Theft of Horse Cart – Hemingbrough Between 1830 on 18 Jan and 1045 on 19 Jan sheds in Hemingbrough were broken into. A red exercise cart for horses was stolen.

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Stolen Pony Trap - Balne Between 13.00 on 8 February and 15.00 on 12 February, a pony trap was stolen from a field in Balne. It is a green 2-wheeler on carriage wheels with hardwood seats and black shafts which had been extended by approx 2 feet.


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Note: This bulletin is organised under the existing police regions for England, Wales & Scotland. There

can be more than one Horsewatch Scheme within each police region. Information contained in this bulletin has been received from police sources and Horsewatch schemes.

South East Region covering: Hampshire Constabulary, Thames Valley Police, Surrey Police, Hertfordshire Constabulary, Essex Police, Kent Police, Sussex Police, Bedfordshire Police and The Metropolitan Police Service

Hampshire Constabulary Telephone: 101

Hampshire Horsewatch Mobile 07762 754788 or 07790 440478 David Collings ( Hampshire Horsewatch co-ordinator and Force Equine Liaison Officer) 07867 972868

Hampshire Horsewatch, Fleet Police Station, Fleet, Hampshire Email: [email protected] www.hampshire.police.uk

Hampshire Horsewatch members are being provided with crime prevention information via Country Watch News letters for their areas. Theft of saddles Generally in the county reported crime is low. Two saddles were reported stolen from Liphook area overnight 25/26 February 2013.

____________________________________________________________ Am I bothered!! At a recent event in the New Forest 20 horse owners accepted an offer to have their saddles post coded when they returned two weeks later for a follow up meeting. Horsewatch members attended expecting at least 20 saddles to be presented for post coding. Sadly only two individuals brought their saddles along. Two is better than none however it is a sad indictment that apathy is still about. One of the Horsewatch members who attended to post code travelled 109 miles and spent 3 hours travelling to help others!!!!

Thames Valley Police Telephone: 101

Thames Valley Mounted Section 01908 686075 Watch Administrator – Thames Valley Police 0118 9181644

[email protected] www.thamesvalleyhorsewatch.org.uk [email protected]

No Information Received Surrey Police

Telephone: 101 SAFE - Surrey Action for Equines (Surrey Horsewatch) Tel: 01420 487625

www.surrey-action-for-equine.co.uk No Information Received

Hertfordshire Constabulary Telephone: 101


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Email: [email protected] [email protected] 01992 533043 The scheme is running in the Eastern area and will be rolled out across the county later.

No Information Received Essex Police

Telephone: 101 [email protected] www.essexhorsewatch.org.uk

No Information Received Kent Police

Telephone: 101 Co-ordinator Diane Leslie Veal - Email - [email protected]

No Information Received Sussex Police

Telephone: 101 Contact: Phil Ball

www.sussexhorsewatch.webs.com/ [email protected]. Theft of Landrover Lights – Pulborough, West Sussex Crime Ref:- WH2/009151/13 Saturday night Feb 2/Sunday Morning Feb 3 between 01.00 hours and 07.00 hours £1,200 worth of LED lights plus fittings were removed from a Land Rover parked outside the garage on the driveway of a residential property in Harwood Close, Pulborough, West Sussex. It is suspected that this could have been the work of a professional who seemed to know these lights were valuable. Police were notified but at that time of night there were no known witnesses. If you have any information on this please contact Sussex Police on 101 and quote the crime reference number.

_________________________________________ ____________________ Theft of Rugs - Saltdean Crime Ref: 0371 – 16/02/13 10 x pony rugs where stolen from a farm in Saltdean Vale, Saltdean overnight between 15/16 Feb. Five of the rugs where described as old, the other 5 where 4ft 9" Shetland pony rugs.

_________________________________________ ____________________ Burglary Non Dwelling Serial 0155 of 27/02/13 relates to a break to a tack room at a stable in New Road, Billingshurst. Sometime between 1800 hours on Tuesday 26 February and 0700 hours on Wednesday 27 February a tack room at a stable in New Road, Billingshurst has been broken into. It is unknown how the offender/s were able to gain entry as there were no signs of forced entry. Items taken include; 8 x saddles, 10 x bridles and some stirrups which had been hanging up. Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting 0155 of 27/02/13. If you think you may need some crime prevention advice then please contact your local PCSO.

_________________________________________ ________________________ Burglary Non Dwelling Serial 0525 of 24/02/13 relates to a break to a stable block in Bell Road, Warnham, near Horsham West Sussex It would appear the break occurred sometime between 1100 hours on Saturday 23 February and 1100 hours on Sunday 24 February. The security light was smashed and the lock and stable door was forced open causing damage. A chain saw and leaf blower was stolen. Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting 0525 of 24/02/13.


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Burglary Non Dwelling Serial 1046 of 15/02/13 relates to a break to some stables along Shoreham Road, Henfield. It would appear that the offender/s drove up the track where they have then cut the barbed wire fencing. They opened the stable doors and allowed three horses to escape. A head collar was stolen from one of the horses. The incident occurred sometime between 1900 hours on Thursday 14 and midnight. Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101 quoting 1046 of 15/02/13. Sus Incident On the A2037 Oreham Common, near Henfield a yard was broken into by cutting and removing a chain which was securing the gate. A section of fencing was removed, which allowed horses to escape into a feed room. The vet has examined the horses and advised the owners to keep an eye on them. If you live in the area please be vigilant.

Bedfordshire Police Telephone: 101

Police Contact: Claire Ackerman – [email protected] Tel: 01234 842220

Ringmasters: Sarah Stevens: [email protected] and Dean Doyle: [email protected]

Rowena James [email protected] Kerry Willis-Jones: [email protected]

David Layton: [email protected] No Information Received

London The Metropolitan Police Service

Telephone 101 No Information Received

South West Wiltshire Constabulary, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, Gloucestershire Constabulary, Dorset

Police, Avon & Somerset Constabulary Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Horsewatch Police Co-ordinator: PCSO John Bordiss Non emergency Tel: 101 ext 739817 or mobile: 07968942116

[email protected] [email protected]

Wiltshire Horsewatch - Civilian Co-ordinator: Tracy Barthram Email: [email protected] www.wiltshirehorsewatch.co.uk

No Information Received Devon and Cornwall Constabulary

Phone 101 Cornwall Horsewatch

The organiser is Bernadette Marsh on [email protected]. Telephone number 07855 705892 The Horsewatch is focused on Golant, Lanlivery, Fowey, Lostwithiel, Par and St Blazey, Tywardreath,

Polkerris and Luxulyan, but does not exclude surrounding areas. Devon Horsewatch

Georgina Dale [email protected]

No Information Received Dorset Police

Telephone: 101 HorseWatch Co-ordinator [email protected]

Dorset Police Tel: 01202 220804 - [email protected] No Information Received


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Avon & Somerset Constabulary Telephone: 101

Lindsey Stone, Watch Scheme Administrator, Somerset West Police District. Tel 01823-363348 (direct line) or email [email protected]

PCSO Elaine Seaward [email protected] 0845 456 7000 extension number 62029

Carol Barnett : [email protected] http://www.somersethorsewatch.co.uk [email protected]

Tel: 0777 5856247 No Information Received

Gloucestershire Constabulary Telephone: 101

The below named officer is the Horsewatch Co-ordinator at Gloucestershire Constabulary. Melanie Campbell - [email protected]

Phone 0845 090 1234 http://www.gloucestershirehorsewatch.org.uk/html/usefullinks.html Police Horsewatch Officers

Cotswolds - [email protected] Stroud - [email protected]

Stonehouse - [email protected] Dursley - [email protected]

Gloucester - [email protected] Forrest - [email protected] Tewkesbury - [email protected]

Bishops Cleeve - [email protected] Cheltenham - [email protected] and [email protected] Cheltenham - [email protected] and [email protected] No Information Received

North East Region Yorkshire is policed by the following police forces: North Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Police, Northumbria Police, Durham Constabulary, Cleveland Police,

Humberside Police (made up of East Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire North Lincolnshire and Kingston-upon-Hull)

South Yorkshire Police Telephone: 101

Contact: Donna Fry - PCSO 8242 Doncaster East Country Crimewatch Officer

Telephone: 01302 385502 Mobile: 07789 926325

Email: [email protected] No Information Received

North Yorkshire Police Telephone: 101

Scarborough & District Country Watch www.countrysidewatch.org.uk [email protected]

Stables break-in - Camblesforth Overnight of 29 to 30 January stables at Camblesforth were broken into by breaking off the padlocks. At the moment it is unsure if anything was stolen but if you have any information, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

_________________________________________ ____________________ Stables break-in - Camblesforth On 13 February, a report was received of a further break-in at stables in Camblesforth. Entry was gained via the roof. A copper tank was stolen. It is described as slightly buckled, approx 18" in diameter and 36" tall with a permanent insulated jacket and a built-in header tank. It was used as a water tank for the


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Stolen horse tack - Cliffe Overnight between 17 and 18 February, stables and outbuildings were broken into at a farm in Cliffe. Several items of tack were stolen including a black 17.5" Devoucoux Biarritz saddle stamped with "North Yorkshire Police S0115 Horsewatch" and "1035 06" with a Stubben saddle pad, a 17.5" Albion K2 black saddle with stirrup leathers and sheepskin pad, a 17.5" Exselle narrow black saddle with Stubbon saddle pad, a Patey riding hat and several bridles. A red Rockworth petrol generator and a green chainsaw were also stolen.

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Stolen stable doors Between 24/2 and 25/2 5 full length wooden stable doors were stolen from a equestrian premise at Balne. If you have any information call NYP on 101.

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Theft of bales of hay A large stack of bales was set alight approx 2.30am on 28 Feb, in a field at the side of A64 near to Barton le Willows. All farmers to be made aware. Two similar incidents reported on the same night in York and Humberside areas. Any info please ring 101 quoting NYP28022013 -0034

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Theft of batteries from horsebox Hensall Between 13 and 16 February two Numax batteries were stolen from the under carriage of a DAF horsebox parked in a field in Hensall. Please remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to North Yorkshire Police on 101

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Stolen batteries and electric fence box - Carlton Between 20.00 on 27 February and 09.00 on 28 February, unknown offenders entered a field adjoining horse stables in West Bank, Carlton. They then stole one industrial battery, a car battery and an equine unit which was used for the electric fencing surrounding the field. The electric fencing had been laid down. Please report any information, suspicious sightings and/or activity to North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting 12130033166

Northumbria Police Telephone: 101

No Information Received West Yorkshire Police

Telephone: 101 [email protected]

Stolen Headlamps - Landrover Discoverys Be aware:--- West Yorkshire Police have recently had a number of reports of stolen headlamps from Landrover Discoverys.

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Durham Constabulary Telephone: 101

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Cleveland Police Telephone: 101

No Information Received Humberside Police including

East Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and Kingston upon Hull Telephone: 101

No Information Received Eastern Region

Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Derbyshire Constabulary, Lincolnshire Police, Nottinghamshire Police, Norfolk Constabulary, Suffolk Constabulary

Cambridgeshire Constabulary Telephone: 101

Cambridgeshire Horsewatch: Gemma Dear (PCSO Cambridgeshire Constabulary) Tel: 07850 142630 email: [email protected]

Theft of tack - Bartlow Road, Castle Camps Crime Ref: CF0060170213 :16-17/02 Theft of horse riding equipment - a black Albion K2 saddle with white gold stirrups, a black Albion dressage saddle, a brown saddle, and another black Albion saddle stolen. Please give us any information you can if you saw anything suspicious on the night of the above dates. Cambridgeshire, especially in the South Cambs area, is experiencing a number of equine related thefts, but with your eyes and ears hopefully we can catch the offenders.

_________________________________________ ____________________ Theft of tack/feed - Coton Road, Grantchester Crime Ref: CF0064140213 : 20-21/02 Theft of 80kg of horse feed, 3 metal feed bins, and 8 head collars.

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Lincolnshire Police Non Emergency Number 101

Nicole Page [email protected] or 01205 312375 Heather Roach [email protected]

Jez Dodd [email protected] Ben Stambridge [email protected]

No Information Received Derbyshire Constabulary

Telephone: 101 Contact: Lesley Manger (DERBYSHIRE Pony Rescue)

Telephone: 01773 831251 mobile 07842 [email protected] 07970 848416 Insp Erika Green [email protected]

For Information We have had recent success at court prosecuting a man for letting his horses stray/welfare/passport offences, thanks to PC Anna Welberry for all her hard work with the RSPCA and Trading Standards.


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04/02/2013 279 DERBY SOUTH ANIMALS/WILDLIFE

ON FRIDAY WHILST I WAS WALKING MY DOG UP SUNNYSIDE IN NEWHALL, I SAW A HORSE COLLAPSE, THE OWNER WHO IS AN OLD MAN WAS HORRIBLE TO ME SHOUTING AT ME ETC., HE DRAGGED THE HORSE UP TO NEAR A GATE AND IT DIED THERE, THE HORSE IS BLACK AND REALLY THIN. THERE ARE 3 OTHER HORSES IN THE FIELD WHO ARE ALSO NEGLECTED ALTHOUGH SINCE THE OTHER DAY, THE MAN (NAME NOT KNOWN) HAS STARTED TO FEED THEM. HE HAS NOT FED THEM ALL THROUGH THE WINTER. I HAVE WALKED MY DOG AGAIN THIS MORNING AND THE DEAD HORSE IS STILL WHERE HE DRAGGED IT TO. (CALLER VERY DISTRESSED). I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE OTHER HORSES AND ALSO THE HEALTH RISKS OF THE BODY OF THE DEAD HORSE JUST LEFT THERE. DIRECTIONS ARE............

05/02/2013 46 AMBER VALLEY ANIMALS/WILDLIFE

I HAVE JUST FINISHED WORK AT THORNTONS AND BETWEEN THE A38 ISLAND AND THE SMALLER ISLAND NEAR THE PETROL STATION TOWARDS SLEETMOOR LANE THERE ARE 2 PONIES WALKING ON THE GRASS BETWEEN THE CARRIAGEWAYS. THEY HAVE BLANKETS ON

05/02/2013 112 LONG EATON THEFT OF VEHICLE *C*

PARKED OUTSIDE DERELICT PUB ON MARKET STREET. VRM - H438EKX - BLUE LEYLAND DAF ROADRUNNER BOX VAN. I BOUGHT THIS HORSEBOX YESTERDAY FROM A LADY NEAR LINCOLN. I AM A TRADER. I LEFT IT ON MARKET STREET OVERNIGHT AS IT WAS OVERHEATING. THE HORSEBOX HAS GONE. I HAVE GOT BOTH SETS OF KEYS FOR IT. THE VEHICLE HAD TRADE PLATES IN THE WINDOW. IT WASNT TAXED.

05/02/2013 204 AMBER VALLEY

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES/INSECURE PREMISES OR VEHICLES

AT 04.30 THIS MORNING THE POLICE FOUND TWO HORSES ON THE STREET AND PUT THEM IN A FIELD WITH MY HORSES, I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT TWO PONIES HAVE BEEN STOLEN FROM MORTON YESTERDAY. I DONT KNOW A GREAT DEAL ABOUT THE THEFT BUT I THOUGH THAT I SHOULD LET YOU KNOW IN CASE THEY ARE SAME HORSES, CAN THIS BE CHECKED INTO BEFORE THE HORSES ARE MOVED ON.

05/02/2013 234

CLAY CROSS AND NORTH EAST

ANIMALS/WILDLIFE 2 HORSES - COATS ON - NO IDEA WHO OWNS THEM THEY ARE CURRENTLY NEAR GUNSTONS

05/02/2013 244 FAST CLOSURE

CANCEL/FAST CLOSE/ERROR 2 HORSES WALKING THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY


THERE ARE 4 HORSES LOOSE ON PUBLIC FOOTPATH, NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB. CAN YOU CONTACT MR GASKIN - THEY WILL BE HIS AS HIS FIELD IS OPPOSITE.

07/02/2013 42 LONG EATON ANIMALS/WILDLIFE

THERE IS ONE HORSE RUNNING LOOSE IN THE ROAD. IT IS TRYING TO GET BACK IN THE FIELD BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE IT HAS COME OUT. **INFORMANT WILL WAIT WITH THE HORSE, BUT ONLY FOR SHORT TIME CAN HE BE CALLED IF ANY DELAY**

07/02/2013 96 AMBER VALLEY HIGHWAY DISRUPTION

THERE IS A BLACK HORSE/ PONY LOOSE ON THE OLD COACH ROAD HEADING TOWARDS HQ. JUST ON MY WAY INTO WORK AND THE CAR IN FRONT HAD TO BREAK SHARPLY AS IT RAN OUT IN FRONT OF THEM


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LOOSE HORSE ON THE ROAD CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR TRAFFIC - INF HAD NO DESC OF HORSE HAS JUST BEEN CONTACTED BY ONE OF HER TAXIS


HORSE HAS JUST WALKED INTO THE CAR PARK, VERY LARGE HORSE, ITS ON ITS OWN, NOT TETHERED

09/02/2013 230 BOLSOVER ANIMALS/WILDLIFE

SOMEONE HAS DUMPED A DEAD PONY ON A PATHWAY OFF WHALEY ROAD. THERE IS A CAR PARK ON WHALEY ROAD TO A COUTRY PARK (THINK THE PARK IS CALLED SOMETHING LIKE POLTERS COUNTRY PARK) THE PATHWAY WHERE IT HAS BEEN DUMPED IS DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE ENTRANCE TO THE CAR PARK. IT IS A PIEBALD COLOUR PONY. IT HAS DEFINATLY BEEN DUMPED AS YOU CAN TELL ITS BEEN TIPPED UP AND THERE IS STRAW OVER IT. IT IS NOT A NICE SIGHT AT ALL AND ESPECIALLY IF ANY CHILDREN ARE GOING UP THERE - IT'S NOT NICE FOR ANYONE

09/02/2013 389 LONG EATON

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES/INSECURE PREMISES OR VEHICLES

AROUND 12:00 A CAR VRM KP07NLX PEUGEOT ESTATE IN CHARCOAL PULLED INTO THE YARD WHERE I KEEP MY HORSES. A MAN GOT OUT AND STOOD STARING AT THE HORSES IN THE FIELD. MY HORSE IS QUITE UNIQUE AND YOU CAN TELL IT IS A GOOD QUALITY HORSE. IT WAS HORRIBLE AND FRIGHTENING. I THINK IT IS UNUSUAL FOR SOMEONE TO BE THIS FAR DOWN THE DRIVE AND SURELY HE WOULD JUST HAVE SMOKED HIS CIGARETTE IN THE CAR? I THINK HE WAS A WHITE MALE, MIDDLE AGED, MEDIUM BUILD.

10/02/2013 401 B SOUTH NUISANCE

AT CRESSBROOK VILLAGE AT THE BOTTOM VILLAGE NEAR CRESSBROOK MILL AT 14.45 YESTERDAY 090213 I WAS OUT ON A HORSE I WAS ON THE LOWER ROAD AND HEARD MOTOR BIKES COMING DOWN ON THE ROAD ABOVE AND I WAS NEAR HOME FARM AND THERE VEHICLES WERE BACK FIRING BUT IT WAS AS THOUGH THEY WERE MAKING THIS HAPPEN AND DOING IT ON PURPOSE MY HORSE WAS FRIGHTNED BY THIS AND I HAD TO GET OFF HER I AM NOT SURE THEY EVEN SAW ME BUT JUST WANTING TO MAKE OFFICERS AWARE AS THERE IS A LOT ACTIVITY OF THIS KIND ESPECIALLY OVER WEEKENDS

10/02/2013 414 OUT OF FORCE SECTORS

CANCEL/FAST CLOSE/ERROR THERE IS A HORSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD

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THERE ARE SOME HORSES WHICH ARE USUALLY TETHERED AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT THE BOTTOM OF CODNOR GATE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE. ONE OF THEM WHICH IS A LITTLE SHETLAND PONY LOOKS AS THOUGH IT HAS COME LOOSE AND IS STANDING RIGHT AT THE EDGE OF THE ROAD. I JUST WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE AS IT MAY WALK INTO THE ROAD.

12/02/2013 493 DERBY SOUTH PERSONAL

ON SUNDAY MORNING ME AND FRIEND WERE RIDING ON HORSES AND A LADY IN A RANGE ROVER VRM 40NL FLEW UP BEHIND US, ALMOST HIT US. WE SHOUTED TO SLOW DOWN. SHE SLAMMED HER BRAKES ON AND GOT OUT AND STARTED SHOUTING OBSCENITIES AT US AND THEN DELIBERATELY REVVING THE ENGINE TO SCARE THE HORSE.


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12/02/2013 551 CLAY CROSS AND NORTH EAST ANIMALS/WILDLIFE

THERE ARE 2 HORSES IN THE CAR PARK. ONE IS WHITE AND BLACK AND THE OTHER IS BLACK. PONIES. THEY DO HAVE ROPES ON TEHM BUT SEEM TO DRAGGING SOMETHING AROUND WITH THEM. THERE IS A FIELD CLOSE BY AND THEY MAY HAVE COEM FROM THERE.

12/02/2013 632 CLAY CROSS AND NORTH EAST

HIGHWAY DISRUPTION

IM ON THE FLYING MILE - FM CHESTERFIELD TO MATLOCK, 2 HORSES ON THE ROAD - IM ABOUT 100YDS BEHIND THESE HORSES WITH MY HAZARDS ON - THEYRE HEADING IN THE DIRECTION OF A SIDE RD OFF THE MAIN RD, ITS DANGEROUS, ITS A FAST RD. 2 MINS FM KELSTEDGE

13/02/2013 38 CLAY CROSS AND NORTH EAST ANIMALS/WILDLIFE

I HAVE JUST DRIVEN HOME AND THERE IS A HORSE IN THE ROAD.....LAST SEEN WALKING UP MANSFIELD ROAD TOWARDS YEWITTS FARM ONTO CINDER LANE.

15/02/2013 61 DERBY SOUTH HIGHWAY DISRUPTION

JUST PAST THE STENSON BUBBLE - THERE IS A LOOSE HORSE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. CAN LOCAL OFFICERS BE MADE AWARE.


WE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR NEIGHBOUR OVER THEIR DOG. IT IS LEFT TO ROAM. IT HAS BITTEN AND WORRIED THE HORSES THAT WE OWN. WE HAVE TRIED SPEAKING WITH THE OWNERS AND THE DOG WARDEN HOWEVER THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE AN OFFICER PLEASE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO PC 2356 JASON GRAHAM TWICE IN THE PAST ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HE TOLD ME TO GO THROUGH THE OFFICIAL ROUTE OF REPORTING THIS.

15/02/2013 494 DERBY SOUTH HIGHWAY DISRUPTION

THROUGH MILTON, HEADING TOWARDS TICKNAL. VRM:J60LPG DARK GREY BMW M5. HE IS GOING SIDEWAYS AROUND ROUNDABOUTS. HE IS DRIVING CLOSE TO HORSES AND NOT SLOWING DOWN.

15/02/2013 865 CHESTERFIELD ANIMALS/WILDLIFE

I HAVE JUST DRIVEN DOWN STAVELEY ROAD AND I HAVE COME ACROSS A WHITE HORSE WEARING A RED RUG IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, IT IS IN A DANGEROUS POSITION AND IS ON A BEND


THERE IS A HORSE GOING MAD IN MY BACK GARDEN. THINK ITS COME IN FROM THE FIELD. IT CAME INTO MY GARDEN THE OTHER DAY AND THEN IT WENT BACK OF ITS OWN ACCORD. I HAVE BLOCKED THE GAP WHERE IT CAME IT BUT THEN ITS MANAGED TO GET BACK INTO MY GARDEN AGAIN SOMEHOW. IM TOO SCARED TO GO BACK OUT TO IT NOW.

17/02/2013 153 BOLSOVER HIGHWAY DISRUPTION

THERE ARE SOME HORSES LOOSE WALKING UP THE ROAD, THERE IS A FEW OF THEM, A COUPLE AT THE BACK AND A LIITLE ONE ATTHE FRONT. THERE IS A FARMERS FIELD BEYOND ME, SOMEONE COULD HAVE LET THEM OUT FROM THERE, THEY HAVE GONE TOWARDS STAFFA DRIVE.


2 HORSES ON THE ROAD, HAVE RAN BACK INTO THE FIELD BUT NOT TETHERED, THEY ARE STILL NEAR THE ROAD, THEY ARE NEAR THE NEW ESTATE AT THE SIDE OF THE COACH ROAD.


MY 4 HORSES ARE LOOSE I DONT KNOW WHERE THEY ARE LAND OFF BANK CLOSE TIBSHELF IM LOOKING FOR THEM JUST INCASE YOU GET ANY CALLS IM HOPING THEY ARE UP NEAR TO FIVE PITTS TRAIL


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17/02/2013 249 BOLSOVER NUISANCE

I RANG LAST WEEK AND THE SAME OFF ROAD BIKES ARE TEARING DOWN THE BRIDLEWAY AGAIN, THERE WERE 5 OF THEM. THEY CAME ON AT THE TOP OF THE LANE WHERE WE LIVE AND GONE DOWN THE BRIDLEWAY AND TURNED LEFT. I THINK THEY MAY COME OUT ON CRESWELL ROAD. THIS WAS 5 MINS AGO. THEY ARE USUALLY THERE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10-12.

17/02/2013 503 DERBY SOUTH VIOLENCE *C*

FN07 NRF BLUE AUDI JUST TRIED TO ATTACK A FEMALE ON HER HORSE. HE WAS VERY ABUSIVE AND TRIED TO PULL THE RIDER OF THE HORSE. DRIVEN OFF NOW. DRIVER HS MALE WITH GREY HAIR. CAR HAS GONE TOWARDS STANTON BY BRIDGE. RIDER IS =====

Crime Ref Incident Created Date

Crime Type Initial MO

6762/13 17/02/2013 Violence without Injury

IP WAS RIDING HORSE DOWN INGLEBY ROAD WHEN BLUE AUDII TRIED TO GET PAST BUT THERE WAS NO SPACE TO DO SO. THIS RESULTED IN AUDI DRIVER GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE FOLLOWING HORSE KICKING OUT AT CAR AND GRABBED IP ON ARMS AND TRIED TO PULL HER FROM HORSE THEN DRIVER MADE OFF.

Nottinghamshire Police

Telephone: 101 No Information Received

Norfolk Constabulary Telephone: 101

www.norfolkhorsewatch.org Contact is Kerri Worrall on [email protected] No Information Received

Suffolk Constabulary Telephone: 101

Julie Dennis, Community Safety Unit on 01473 613994 e-mail [email protected] [email protected] the contact name is Rachel Plowman

No Information Received Midlands Region

Staffordshire Police, Leicestershire Constabulary, Warwickshire Police. West Mercia Police (incorporating Worcestershire, Shropshire, Herefordshire)

Northamptonshire Police, West Midlands Police Staffordshire Police

Telephone: 101 Staffordshire Horsewatch Tel: 01785 234429

No Information Received Leicestershire Constabulary


Warwickshire Police Telephone: 101

Julie Dale, HorseWatch Co-ordinator, Warwickshire Police [email protected] Telephone 01926 684384

www.warwickshire-horsewatch.co.uk No Information Received

West Mercia Police (Incorporating Worcestershire, Shropshire, Herefordshire)



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Worcestershire Horsewatch Telephone: 101

www.worcestershirehorsewatch.co.uk [email protected]

WPC 3308 Gail Greenhouse, Local Police Officer, Broadway Police Station 0300 333 3000 ext 3777, [email protected]

No Information Received Herefordshire Horsewatch

Telephone: 101 www.freewebs.com/herefordshirehorsewatch [email protected]

Chair Co-ordinator – Tara Heinemann. Telephone: 01544 318038 Email: [email protected]. No Information Received

Shropshire Horsewatch Telephone 101

or write to PO Box 767, Worcester, WR1 9AE www.shropshirehorsewatch.co.uk [email protected]

No Information Received Northants Horsewatch

Northamptonshire Police - Telephone: 101or 03000 111 222 if calling from outside of the area http://www.horsewatchnorthants.org.uk/

Chairperson: Sandy Redmore [email protected] Police Co-ordinator: PC Claire Salmon [email protected]

Theft of tack – Grendon Area Between 17:15 hrs and 20:15 hrs on 4 February 2013 a secure building was broken into in the Grendon area of Northants and items of tack stolen. Other items of tack and metal had been moved at the location believed ready to be stolen but the offenders were disturbed during the theft. Items stolen include:-

• 1 x brown cob sized snaffle bridle with white stitching on the noseband and brow band • 1 x full sized black plain dressage bridle with double padded noseband and a black and gold brow

band and a pair of black adult stirrup leathers. _________________________________________ ____________________

Burglary non dwelling - stables A stables in the Moulton area was broken into overnight (from 20:00 hr on 28/02/2013 and 08:00 hrs on 01/03/2013). 2 generators and various electrical extension leads have been stolen from the yard. PC 243 Claire Salmon | Rural Crime Officer | Community Safety Tel: 101 | Extn 8348 | Mobile 07557778282 | Mobex 778282 CAMPBELL SQUARE POLICE STATION|UPPER MOUNTS|NORTHAMPTON|NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |NN1 3EL If calling from outside Northamptonshire, please call 03000 111 222

Northamptonshire Police: Putting Communities First West Midlands Police


Solihull Horsewatch Telephone 101

Horsewatch Liaison Community Partnerships Officer, Community Reassurance Team, PO Box 1833, Counci l House, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3DZ

No Information Received


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Sandwell Horsewatch Telephone 101

Helene Elder, Community Partnerships Officer Ext/Internal 79116879 [email protected]

No Information Received North West Region

Greater Manchester Police, Cheshire Constabulary, Lancashire Constabulary, Merseyside Police. To report suspicious behaviour or thefts please email [email protected] this is checked daily or

Tel 101 Horsewatch Contact Sarah Hallmark [email protected] Tel: 07599 485450.

Greater Manchester Police Telephone: 101

No Information Received Cheshire Constabulary

Telephone 101 No Information Received

Lancashire Constabulary Telephone: 101

Lancashire Police Preston Horsewatch - Lea Police Station - www.prestonhorsewatch.co.uk

Julie Anyon 7087 – 01772 209441 – [email protected] Wyre Horeswatch : Wyre (East) : Garstang Police Station

PCSO 7025 John Holland - 01995 607869 - [email protected] Wyre (West) : Poulton Police Station

PCSO 7315 Chrissie Grimshaw - 01253 890813 [email protected] East & West Co-ordinator - Katy Lawton - [email protected]

Ribble Valley Horsewatch : Clitheroe Police Station PCSO 7851 Di Bioletti - 01200 458734 [email protected]

No Information Received Cumbria Constabulary


Merseyside Police Telephone: 101

No Information Received Wales

Dyfed-Powys Police , South Wales, Gwent, North Wales

Dyfed-Powys Police Telephone: 101

Haydn Lavin - Cwnstabl / Constable 938 Cymunedau a Phartneriaid / Communities and Partnerships

Y Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells. LD1 6AA Swyddfa Gwalia Office 01597 827317

Swyddfa Aberhonddu / Brecon Office - 101 est/ext 460 ebost/email: [email protected]

[email protected] PCSO Jude Parr - [email protected]

Dyfed-Powys Police - Haverfordwest Police Station Merlin’s Hill, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 1PF

No Information Received South Wales Police



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Gwent Police Telephone: 101

PC Ruth James Email: [email protected] Severnside Neighbourhood Policing Team, Caldicot Police Station

No Information Received North Wales Police

Tel 101 Telephone: 0845 607 1001 (Welsh speaking) or 0845 607 1002 (English speaking)

No Information Received The Police Service of Northern Ireland

Telephone: 0845 600 8000 No Information Received

Southern Ireland An Garda Siochana

Telephone: 00353 1 666 0000 No Information Received

Scotland Horse Watch Scotland New Contact Details

Tel: consult Directory Enquiries for specific Police Forces www.horsewatchscotland.info

Co-Ordinator - [email protected] Strathclyde Police - [email protected]

Grampian - [email protected] Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary - [email protected]

Fife Constabulary - [email protected] Tayside Police - [email protected]

Central Scotland Police - vacant Northern Constabulary - vacant

Lothian & Borders Police - vacant No Information Received


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Useful Contacts

Stolen Horses International http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/stolenhorses.htm UK Horsewatch Alliance www.ukhorsewatch.org.uk Stolen Horse Register www.stolenhorseregister.com Farm Key Tel: 0870 870 7107 : [email protected] Crime Prevention – Don’t be a victim of crime www.crimestoppers.co.uk Tel: 0800 555 111 www.smartwater.com Property Security www.farmkey.com Tel: 0870 870 7107 : [email protected] www.freezemark.biz [email protected] – Freeze Marking for Horses

01295 788226 or 07779262765 www.equisecurity.co.uk Dedicated to equestrian security www.icebands.org Rider & Horse Safety www.padlockirelandnationalregister.com www.northernbrand.co.uk Saddleguard [email protected] – 01707 652577 or 07778 501915 www.Chips4Tack.com Tel: 01323 460887 – ID marking for saddlery National Equestrian Crime Database CareWhere Ltd

www.necd.org.uk www.carewheresolutions.co.uk

Crime Detection – Find your stolen property www.missinghorsesonloan.co.uk [email protected] – Tel 07794 453911 www.nfed.co.uk/horsewatch www.nfed.co.uk/hhwlogo www.stolenhorseregister.com www.equinemarketwatch.org.uk www.tracingequines.co.uk www.virtualbumblebee.co.uk http://www.skywatchcivilairpatrol.org.uk/ www.checkmend.com If it's reported stolen it may be listed here. Selection – Don’t be a receiver of stolen goods – check before you buy! www.virtualbumblebee.co.uk www.securedbydesign.com ACPO Accredited Crime Prevention Assoc & Firms www.equinemarketwatch.org.uk Equine Market Watch Welfare www.tracingequines.co.uk www.animalsonline.org.uk

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