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Latest Equestrian Rural Crime Alerts
Staffordshire Police
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Driver sentenced after rider seriously injured in road crash that killed her horse
A rider who was seriously injured in a road collision that killed her horse said she “would not wish what I’ve been through on anyone”.
Sussex Police
Saturday 6 January 2024
Chichester family devastated after beloved horse stolen
A Chichester family is ‘heartbroken’ after a beloved family horse was stolen over the weekend.
Norfolk Constabulary
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Foal found upside-down on rubble pile recovers to support fellow rescued youngster
The life of a pony who was found upside-down on a pile of rubble has been “transformed” – as has that of another young pony he has helped on his own road to recovery.
Northamptonshire Police
Friday 22 December 2023
Woman banned from keeping horses as Rural Crime Team supports RSPCA prosecution
A Rothwell woman whose two horses had to be put to sleep after she failed to care for them properly has been banned from owning, keeping or caring for equines for five years.
West Yorkshire Police
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Owner of seriously ill foal tethered without food or water given 10-year ban
A woman who failed to get vet treatment for a seriously ill and underweight foal left tethered without food, water and shelter has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years
Hampshire Constabulary
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Police hunt driver who left injured foal to die in the road
A foal was hit by a vehicle and left to die on the roadside by a driver who left the scene.
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.
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.
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.