At around 4.45pm on the 7th May a Bennington Fun Bug carriage, plus saddles and bridles were stolen from a charity who help the Riding for the Disabled. The tack taken included the following: Bit less bridle Brown Horsemanship bridle with Mullen mouth bit Comfort fit bridle with Mullen mouth bit Breastgirth Brown synthetic Harry…

A red Ifor Williams Trailer has been stolen from the Blidworth area of Nottinghamshire on the evening of 30th April. The trailer details are: Reg Plate DA63 UNW Chassis incut BL00583 Sck plate sck400000B5077501 A number of saddles were also stolen; if you have you seen any Barefoot, Wintec or Kent & Masters saddles advertised…

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…