Ever wondered how you would ride your horse without its tack - leave it unmarked, in an unsafe area and, sadly, you may have to find out! Happily, though, someone has bought it cheaply and is completely kitted out, thanks to you.

Make it harder for the thief by following our advice.

These stamps are used to mark saddlery as shown

On the underside of the headpiece of the bridle, where it fits behind the ears of the horse

Synthetic saddles are engraved with the postcode on the stirrup bar

All co-ordinators have access to tack marking equipment and are very happy to come to your yard to apply your postcode on all leather, synthetic and metal equipment.  This page shows you where equipment is marked.  We try to keep the location of the marking consistent.  Why do we do this? Many police officers who find stolen and lost equipment are not knowledgeable about matters equestrian, so Thames Valley Horsewatch has published a document to show officers where to look for identification.  This document is displayed at all police stations.  For a copy of this document click here.  The more people who understand where we mark the better.  It will speed up recovery and subsequent return to owners.

We also encourage you to mark your rugs.  Advice is also available on how best to do this and which products appear to work well.

For information on tack marking contact your local co-ordinator or email tvhorsewatch@btinternet.com.