Court Result On 17th September 2024 Cheshire police attended a road traffic collision in Marbury, Cheshire involving a vehicle and two horse riders. An investigation began and was concluded in court on 7th January 2026. This investigation has been difficult for everyone involved but highlights the message for drivers to drive with reasonable consideration for…

Staffordshire Horsewatch with the Cannock Police Rural Crime Team have been out again recently, continuing their tack marking initiative at liveries around Cannock Chase. By securely marking saddles and other riding equipment, we’re helping horse owners protect their property, deter theft, and improve the chances of items being identified and returned if stolen. These visits…

Colleagues from the Nottinghamshire Police Horse Watch Team would like to thank everyone that attended their Horsewatch Stand at Harby Equestrian Tack Sale on the 8th February. Remember if you are hosting an equestrian event in the Nottinghamshire area this spring or just wish to get in touch to discuss any concerns/issues – please do…

Operation ‘Lose the Blinkers’ was back out recently around the area of Dullatur in North Lanarkshire. 5 drivers were stopped and educated in relation to passing horses slowly and maintaining a good distance 1 Road Traffic offence 9 drivers were commended on their driving around the horses. This is a great initiative by Police Scotland…

When out and about on their beat PC 1530 Carlile and PC 2359 Clarke from Rushcliffe South Neighbourhood Policing Team, Nottinghamshire Police, were flagged down by a member of the public about two loose horses galloping along Wysall Lane, Keyworth. A quick thinking member of the public managed to safely stop the horses, and officers…

Wiltshire Police have been busy handing over more “Dead Slow” signage – part of the ongoing British Horse Society campaign to help make our roads safer for horses and riders. If there’s an area where horse riders regularly report near‑misses, we can provide signage for placement on private property. These signs remind drivers to slow…

Equestrian Transport Safety Event – Free Checks & Expert Advice! Saturday 21st February 2026 10am – 3pm Kindly hosted at Brackenhurst Equestrian Campus, Southwell NG25 0QQ. What3Words for entry: ///chickens.outcasts.roadblock NTU Equine Brackenhurst Hosted by Nottinghamshire Police Horse Watch & DVSA Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency Free entry Whether you’re a horse owner, transporter, or…

1x Arrest, 1x Vehicle Seized, 2x Confirmed Stolen Horse Boxes recovered, 2x Suspected Stolen Horse Boxes recovered and a Stolen Quad seized too. The Cheshire Rural Crime Team, supported by the National Construction & Agricultural Theft Team, plus officers from Staffordshire Police and West Mercia Police worked together to progress the investigation into the theft…

For the first time in 26 years, police horses are back in the West Midlands, thanks to an operational decision made by Chief Constable Craig Guildford.   After months of careful planning, specialist advice and trials using other force horses at local football matches over the past two years, our new horses have started patrolling the region’s streets.  Throughout this week, the first horses to…

Operation ‘Lose the Blinkers’ was back out today around the Ashgill area of Larkhall, Scotland. 20 drivers were stopped and educated in relation to passing horses slowly and maintaining a good distance 2 drivers were stopped for careless driving 6 drivers were commended on their driving around the horses. This is a great initiative by…