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Known tactics of horse thieves

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Your daily routine

1. Your daily routine will be watched and logged over a period of 2 to 4 weeks. Your time of arrival and departure, etc. 2. The thief will go into your yard or into your field to see how far he will get before being challenged or before triggering alarms. 3. Your response time will be monitored. 4. Movement of vehicles on the premises will be monitored from a safe distance. 5. You will be watched to see if any dogs are left on the premises. 6. Security alarms, lights, sensors will be monitored from a safe distance. 7. Tack rooms will be cased for vulnerability. 8. Neighbours will be watched for their routine. 9. Thieves are systematic - they will strike day or night. 10. You will be watched to see if you locked your car. 11. Do you take your handbag with you? (You cannot ride with a handbag.)

Awareness

Change your routine regularly and be aware if there are strangers on your yard or in your fields. You will need to remember the description of the stranger so write it down as soon as possible. Never leave lorries or cars parked for long lengths of time. Always move them around the car park regularly. Never leave valuables in your car whilst riding. Either leave them at home or lock them in the car boot. Always tell someone of your encounter and report to the police, Neighbourhood Watch liaison officer or your Horsewatch co-ordinator. Be aware of any changes in your yard dog's behaviour, ie is it unusually dopey!