Missing horse - Glastonbury/Street area (May 2011)

Bobby - 16.2hh 8yo skewbald ISH gelding

Last seen May 2011 in Pilton.

If you have seen him please call Louise on 07561 523419.

Theft of Tack - Hutton, Weston-super-mare (01 June 2011)

On 1 June 2011 a yard in Moor Lane, Hutton nr. Weston Super Mare was the victim of crime. The following items were stolen:

• 1 Thorowgood Synthetic Cob GP Saddle Black, Black Stirrup Leathers & Stirrups,
• 1 Thorowgood Synthetic Bridle Black, Reins, Snaffle Bit & Bit Rings,
• 2 Black Girths,
• 1 Burgundy Saddle Cover,
• 3 Numnahs Red, Green and Burgundy Cob Size,
• Red and Brown Amigo Headcollar Cob Size & Matching Leadrope,
• Yellow Reflective Horse Sheet Cob Size, 1 V-Band & 4x Leg Bands,
• 1 Harry Hall Riding Hat Black & Grey in Bag,
• 1 Green Crop,
• 1 Sweat Scraper, Shed 'n' Blade with Blue Handle & Brushes.

• Brown Leather Saddle Pony Size, Brown Leather Stirrup Leathers & Stirrups,
• Brown Leather Requisite Hunter Bridle Pony Size, Reins, Snaffle Bit & Bit Rings,
• 1 Black Girth,
• 1 Pink Saddle Cover,
• 1 Pink Numnah Pony Size with Cut Back Gel Pad inside,
• Purple Headcollar & Matching Leadrope Pony Size,
• Purple Pony Fleece,
• Harry Hall Legend Riding Hat Grey & Pink & Bag,
• 2 Navy Body Protectors,
• Pink Reflective V-Band,
• 1 Pink Crop,
• 1 Battery Energiser

• 1 Black Leather Garretts Saddle xWide, Stirrup Leathers & Stirrups,
• 1 Black Girth xLarge,
• 2x Shires Bridle Large, Dutch Gag & 2x Rubber Reins,
• 1 Running Martingale,
• 1 British Open Numnah xLarge & 1 Red Numnah Large,
• 1 Green Saddle Cover,
• 1 Chifney,
• 1 Large British Open Headcollar, 1 Shires Headcollar & 3x Leadropes
• Champion Riding Hat Black,
• Dandy Brush & Metal Scraper,
• 1 Snaffle Bit.

• 1 Barnasby Saddle marked with Postcode BS22 7HP,
• 2x GFS Bridle,
• 1 GFS Martingale,
• 1 Breastplate Colligate,
• 1 Wilkie Snaffle, 1 Loose Ring Snaffle, 1 Gag 2 Ring,
• Magnet Therapy Boots (Brand New),
• 4x Wolf Wear Boots Black & Purple,
• Wyvern Brushing Boots Hi Viz,
• Masta Light Weight Stable Rug,
• Thermatex Rug,
• Weethabeta Heavyweight Stable Rug,
• White Wolfwear Set 4 Boots & 4 Straps,
• 2 Riding Crops,
• 1 Schooling Stick,
• 3x Polypads Purple,
• 1 Blue Numnah, 1 White Sheep Skin Numnah & 1 Brown Numnah,
• 1 Amigo Summer Sheet,
• 1 Amigo Jeresy Cooler Blue,
• 1 Amigo Light Weight,
• 1 Leather Girth & 1 Synthetic Girth,
• 1 Pair of Stirrup Leathers & Stirrups,
• 1 Leather Headcollar, 1 Horsewear Headcollar,
• 1 Masta Waffle Rug,
• 1 Charles Owen Riding Hat Pro,
• 1 Lunge Cavesson,
• Draw Reins, Side Reins & 2x Lunge Reins (Shires),
• 1 Roller,
• 5x Leadropes,
• 1 Horse First Aid kit,
• 1 Grooming Kit,
• 1 Green Wheelbarrow.

• 1 GFS Saddle Large (New),
• 1 GFS Bridle (New), Loose Ring Snaffle Bit,
• Leather Girth,
• Stirrup Leathers & Stirrups,
• Colligate Breast Plate,
• 1 Leather Headcollar,
• Set of 4 Wolfwear Brushing Boots Black & White,
• 1 Masta Waffle Rug,
• Rambo Heavy Weight Stable Rug Large,
• 1 Amigo Light Weight Stable Rug Large,
• 1 Amigo Jersey Cooler Large,
• 1 Amigo Middle Weight Outdoor Rug Large,
• 3x Masta Hoods,
• 1 Full Cheek Snaffle.

Please contact the police if you have any information on 101.

Theft of horse rug - Newtown, Milborne Port (25/26 October 2010)

Sometime between 2pm on 25th October and 1pm on 26th October entry was gained to a garage in Newtown where a green 6ft 6ins Weather Beta rug was stolen.

Theft of pony cart - Chard (24 October 2010)

Sometime overnight on 24th October 2010 entry was gained to a field in Touchstone Lane where a pony exercise cart was stolen.

The cart is described as grey and green, it has a box steel frame with a wooden seat and two aluminium wheels.

Saddle stolen - North Cadbury (11 August 2010)

Overnight of 11th August 2010 a brown leather, E Jefferies Walsall saddle was stolen from a yard in North Cadbury, Somerset. The saddle has been marked with SD24 on the left stirrup bar by Avon and Somerset Police. The saddle was stolen along with other items but details of those missing items are yet to be confirmed.

Anybody with any information is being urged to contact Avon and Somerset Constabulary on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting 98368/10.

Plaits in manes and tails

As many may know there have been a significant number of reports received from horse owners across the country recently who have discovered plaits in their horses manes and tails. Avon and Somerset Constabulary have also experienced a number of incidents in South Somerset and across the Force in recent months.

We would like all horse owners to be aware that this spate is happening and to reassure the equine community that this is currently happening all over the country and that a number of police forces are currently working together to investigate the incidents.

At this stage no explanation for the plaits has been established.

Tess Smith, Horse Watch coordinator said "We'd like to give reassurance to the community and encourage them to report these incidents immediately. By reporting these incidents to the Police we can plot the incidents and pick up any trends or patterns. We would like to stress the importance of having a photograph taken of the plait as well, with photographs we have the evidence required to collate the different appearance of the plaits and identify any similarities.

My advice to anybody who discovers a plait is to -

• Check your horse's/pony's mane and tail for any signs of a plait
• Take a photograph of the plait
• Remove the plait
• Inform the Police and Horse Watch - supply the photograph
• Move your horse/pony to alternative location for a night or so if this is possible
• Inform neighbours, local residents and ask for them to keep any eye out

I'd like to ask all horse owners to remain vigilant, be suspicious and report all matters causing concern to the Police and Horse Watch. If you sight a vehicle acting suspiciously around your yard or horses please take a note of the registration number, vehicle make and model and also a description of driver/ passenger if possible."