| What should I do if I think I have seen a stolen horse? | You should contact your local Police Force and the local Horsewatch co-ordinator. |
| How can I contact Horsewatch in my area? | Either check the links on the 'Horsewatch groups nationwide' page or email us with your details, stating which area you live in, and we will find who your co-ordinator is for your region and ask them to contact you. |
| What if there is not a co-ordinator for my area? | We will find the nearest coverage for your area. There will always be a Horsewatch co-ordinator caretaking your area. |
| How can I check if a trailer I have looked at is stolen or not? | Check with the manufacturer making sure that you have the model and serial number for them to check. Always make a note of the vehicle registration number shown on the back of the trailer. If the trailer proves to be stolen it will be vital information for the Police. |
| How can I check if a horsebox is stolen? | Check the engine number matches the chassis number and all details on the plating certificate. Ask to see the vehicle log book and check you have a written note of these numbers. Check the vehicle with DVLA Swansea providing the above information. |
| How can I be sure that the horse I am buying is not stolen? | It is a legal requirement for all equines to have a passport. Ensure you have sight of this and the details match the equine for sale. If the horse has a freezebrand, check the mark with all freezebranding companies. Also check the Stolen Horse Register at www.stolenhorseregister.com. Although there are a large number of horses described, it cannot be treated as complete. It is not linked to the Police national computer. |
| What can I do if I see an ill-treated equine? | Take the location details and a detailed description of the equine in question plus the detail of the complaint and contact RSPCA, ILPH, BHS Welfare Office or the Police. |
| I have seen a horse which looks like one listed on the Stolen Horse Register, but I am not sure and I do not want to cause a fuss - what should I do? | Recovering stolen horses can only be accomplished by somebody having the courage to make a fuss! You can contact local Horsewatch by phone, via their websites or by email and we will investigate your concern. We go on many 'wild goose chases', some of which are fruitful and can lead to useful information adding pieces to a jigsaw. We need and appreciate your help, and will not judge you as alarmist if you are trying to help. |
| Where can I go to find my stolen tack? | Unless your tack was identifiable by serial numbers, postcode, microchip or other visual method, it is unlikely to be recovered. If the Police recovered a hoard of tack without any form of identifiation they do not know who owns it and therefore cannot return it. Therefore, it cannot be identified as stolen and will be returned to the thief as no proof of ownership can be substantiated. |