Essex Horsewatch

EQUINE CRIME NEWS

ATTEMPTED HORSE THEFT FROM COLCHESTER ZOO Thieves tried to take horses from Colchester Zoo on the 11th July. There were tyre tracks across another field and the electric fencing was cut to get them out. Luckily they could not be caught but still had a lovely little outing in Birch and were located eating someone's front garden flowers.

It's difficult to say which horse/s the thieves were after. The tracks were from a vehicle and trailer, not a lorry, so would not have been able to take them all.

Please be alert to the movement of any horses in the vicinity of the Zoo.

ARE YOU PLANNING TO DISPOSE OF STOLEN TACK, HORSES OR HORSEBOXES IN ESSEX?

Then think again!

The Essex Police Mounted Unit is actively hunting down those who try to dispose of stolen property in the county. This means they will not only be targeting the thieves, but also those yards, shops and dealers who buy in stock without checking its providence.

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Missing - Believed Stolen From Field in Wantage 20^th / 21^st June - Ref No: MW3613849/10

Thames Valley Police --08458 505 505

14.2 hh (approx) red chestnut and white 4 year old trotting mare, due to foal imminently.

Mainly white, with a red head with broad blaze, red patches on both flanks, red patch above very short red tail, red mane, white legs with natural coloured hooves. It is believed that her foal will also be red and white.

DO YOU KEEP HORSES IN ESSEX?

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STABLE FIRES: In recent weeks in different parts of the country there have been two incidents where stables have caught fire. The result has been death of horses and serious fire damage to other property. In both cases an electrical fault appears to be the cause.

In the current economic climate the last thing many people want is extra expense, however for peace of mind it would seem sensible for those of you who have old premises and perhaps electrical wiring to match to have it professionally examined. As always, once an occurrence has happened it is often too late to rectify the cause.

Apart from a qualified electrician to examine the wiring consider contacting your Fire and Rescue Service and invite them to inspect your premises. Their advice may save lives and property.

HORSE-LOAN AGREEMENT TEMPLATE

Owners are still putting their horses out on loan without an agreement in place. Without one you are taking a huge risk as your animal could be sold-on. Do NOT put your horse out on loan without using our free, horse loan agreement.

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If you choose to use it, please ensure it is ratified through your solicitor.

EQUINE DISEASE REPORT We would like to notify you of the availability of the latest Defra/AHT/BEVA equine quarterly disease surveillance report.

The report covering the period October to December 2009 has been uploaded onto the AHT website and is accessible via the following address http://www.aht.org.uk/pdf/equine_vol5_4.pdf

Please note that all reports produced to date are available online at http://www.aht.org.uk/equine_disease.html and

can also be accessed via the Animal Health Trust's home page by clicking on the Equine Disease Surveillance logo in the bottom left-hand corner of the page (http://www.aht.org.uk/).

NATIONAL EQUINE DATABASE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC www.nedonline.co.uk

Now you can check passport details to ensure the horse you are about to buy (or even currently own) is recorded correctly.

The NED website should be your first check when considering the loan or purchase of a new horse. Don't take chances, check out the NED website today

COLD-CALLING ALARM COMPANIES We have again had reports of an alarm company attempting to set up meetings in peoples’ homes to sell alarm systems. They usually claim to be working in partnership with Essex Police. Essex Police DO NOT endorse any commercial companies. Please warn your friends and neighbours about these people. If you are considering an alarm system, please speak to our Crime Reduction Officer (01376 556 233) who will explain what you need to know and how much you should expect to pay for hardware and installation.

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IMPORTANT - FOR THE ATTENTION OF POLICE AND ALL OWNERS OF IFOR WILLIAMS TRAILERS.

Ifor Williams Trailers hold a Database of serial numbers and owners details, including details of those reported as stolen.

Police should carry the telephone number shown below which, in conjunction with PNC, could be of great use during roadside checks.

OWNERS: In the event of your Ifor Williams Trailer being stolen, you should contact them immediately to give them the necessary details and they will mark that Trailer as STOLEN on their database.

The contact number is: 01490 412626

They will need details of the date of theft, make and model of trailer and the Serial Number, which should be available to you from your paperwork.

You should also remember to advise Ifor Williams you sell-on a trailer, so that the new owners details can be added, and DON'T forget,

if you move, you need to notify them of the change of address.

An Introduction to Essex Horsewatch

Valerie Crawford - Chairman & County Coordinator - Essex Horsewatch

With the support of Essex Police, Essex Horsewatch was launched in 1993 to make the fight against equine crime more effective. We are a voluntary crime prevention organisation, supported by Essex Police.

We offer help and support to victims of equine crime. Additionally, by using our highly effective network of coordinators and this website, we are able to pass warnings, alerts and details of Essex-based equine crime to our members. Also, as part of a national network, Horsewatch schemes throughout the country are able to share crime information nationwide.

Using the expertise of our Crime Prevention specialists, we also advise on the security of livery yards, tack, trailers and boxes, as well as the various methods of security marking.

There is plenty of information on this site and you can contact me for more details on 07796 473908 or by Email: valerie@essexhorsewatch.org.uk

Jim

Barker-McCardle

Essex's new Chief Constable, Jim Barker-McCardle, has taken over from Roger Baker who has now retired. We would like to thank Mr Baker for his support and commitment to Essex Horsewatch, ensuring that victims of equine crime receive complete service from Essex Police.

We hope to meet with the new Chief Constable soon, to ensure that we continue to receive this support

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CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING FORM - Essex Only

Do you have information (Factual or just a suspicion) about equine crime, 'Dodgy' dealers, known criminals, suspicious people or vehicles?

You can now send this information (anonymously if you wish) to the Essex Police Mounted Unit, by using our special reporting form.

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