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Latest Equestrian Rural Crime Alerts
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Friday, 1 December 2023
Driver left pony with fatal injuries after road collision, police believe
A driver whose vehicle collided with a pony, fatally injured it, then drove away leaving it in the road, police believe.
National
Wednesday, 8 November 2023
Racehorse trainers in West Berkshire struggling to hire skilled staff amid shift from rural life
Racehorse trainers in West Berkshire have welcomed the news that it could become easier to recruit workers from overseas once again.
North Yorkshire Police
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Yorkshire equestrian community in shock as equipment including trailer, horsebox, saddles and tack stolen from livery yard
The Yorkshire equestrian community has been advised to be ‘on their guard’ after a devastating raid by thieves on a livery yard.
North Yorkshire Police
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
North Yorkshire Police launch appeal to locate horse box stolen from Harrogate district village
North Yorkshire Police is asking members of the public to keep an eye out for a horse box that has been stolen
Wales - North Wales Police
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Large number of saddles and bridles stolen in Holywell
A 'large number' of horse equipment has been stolen from the Flintshire area
Metropolitan Police Service
Friday, 13 October 2023
Two foals die and trailer destroyed in hit-and-run motorway collision
A driver who caused the death of two foals when their car collided with a trailer on the M25 has been urged to “do the right thing” and own up, as police have appealed for information.
Police Scotland
Monday, 9 October 2023
Milngavie teenager and horse attacked in country park by English Bull Terriers
Elisa Lanzai had been out riding her horse Smithy when the two were targeted by a pack of out-of-control English Bull Terriers in Milngavie's Mugdock Country Park.
Leicestershire Police
Thursday, 5 October 2023
New Volunteers on Horseback scheme unveiled
Leicestershire Police has a new team of volunteers on horseback who have been recruited to spot and report crime in the countryside.
Dorset Police
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Therapy Shetland Pony dies from injuries after theft attempt
A shetland pony was killed in an attempted theft in Sturminster Newton.
West Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Man jailed over spate of horse attacks in Farnley, Leeds
A man who stabbed, slashed and strangled horses in a field has been jailed.
Warwickshire Police
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Pensioner banned from driving as horse put down and rider injured after he hit them from behind
Christopher John Wixey crashed into the back of a horse as he drove along Tysoe Road in Kineton
Cheshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Two 'greedy' showjumpers who stole £51,000 worth of tack from fellow riders across the UK avoid jail
Kieran Quinn, 36, and his partner Jamie Aston, 32, stole from horse-riders. They took items like stirrups as they waited during international competitions
South Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 14 September 2023
Sheffield horse theft: Mum offering £10,000 reward for return of stolen stallion Sheffield Boy
The devastated horse owner says her family is desparate for their prized horse to be returned after it was allegedly taken in the dead of night.
Wales - South Wales Police
Thursday, 14 September 2023
Selfie takers forced pony off cliff in Gower, farmer says
People taking selfies with ponies at a tourist hotspot caused a new-born foal to fall to its death from a cliff, a farmer has said.
National
Thursday, 7 September 2023
Steps to prevent theft of horse and riding equipment
Keeping and maintaining horses is big business stretching into hundreds or even thousands of pounds in expenses for food, equipment and general wellbeing.