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EQUINE
CRIME NEWS
TACK
THEFTS
We
are seeing a new spate of tack thefts across the county. In West Essex and
Hertfordshire, a white Renault panel van is strongly suspected of being
involved.
Please
review your security arrangements and seek advice from your local crime
prevention officer if you have any concerns
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A two year old piebald horse was stolen from a field in Long
Marton on the afternoon of Tuesday
8th November.
Anyone who may of witnessed any suspicious activity or persons
within the Long Marton area
on this particular date, or might now its whereabouts, should contact PC 1477
Wheeler at Appleby Police Station on 0845 33 00 247
HORSE-LOAN
AGREEMENT TEMPLATE
Owners are
still putting their horses
out on loan without an agreement in place. Without one you are taking a
huge risk as your animal could be sold-on. Do NOT put your
horse out on loan without using our free, horse loan agreement.
If you choose to use it, please
ensure it is ratified through your solicitor.
HORSEBOX
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE:The
British Horse Society is joining forces with NFU Mutual, the UK’s largest
rural insurer, to promote horsebox safety and maintenance. They will be raising awareness of the risks associated with loading and
transporting horses and the importance of regular maintenance and routine checks
of horseboxes and trailers.
Mrs Nicki Whittaker of NFU Mutual said:
“Although many people invest a lot of time and effort in the training and
turnout of their horse, a few individuals don’t invest the same amount of time
checking that their horsebox or lorry is in tip-top condition and this oversight
could jeopardise the safety and well-being of their animal.”
For more news about this initiative
contact NFU Mutual or the BHS.
Now you can
check passport details to ensure
the horse you are about to buy (or even currently own) is
recorded correctly.
The NED website should be your first check when considering
the loan or purchase of a new horse. Don't take chances, check
out the NED website today
IMPORTANT
- FOR THE ATTENTION OF POLICE AND ALL OWNERS OF IFOR WILLIAMS TRAILERS.
Ifor Williams Trailers hold a
Database of serial numbers and owners details, including details of
those reported as stolen. Police should carry the telephone
number shown below which, in conjunction with PNC, could be of great
use during roadside checks.
OWNERS: In the event of
your Ifor Williams Trailer being stolen, you should contact
them immediately to give them the necessary details and they will mark
that Trailer as STOLEN on their database.
They will
need details of the date of theft, make and model of trailer and the
Serial Number, which should be available to you from your paperwork. You should
also remember to advise Ifor Williams you sell-on a trailer, so that
the new owners details can be added, and DON'T forget,if
you move, you need to notify them of the change of address.
The
contact number is: 01490 412626
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Jim
Barker-McCardle
Essex's new Chief Constable, Jim
Barker-McCardle, has taken over from Roger Baker who has now retired.
We would like to thank Mr Baker for his support and commitment to Essex
Horsewatch, ensuring that victims of equine crime receive complete
service from Essex Police.
We
hope to meet with the new Chief Constable soon, to ensure that we
continue to receive this support
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