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The sale
1.
 Stolen horses will only generate a small percentage of their true value. A quality pony will sell on the black market for a maximum of £600.
2.
 Stolen horses can be hidden in a herd of horses with ease.
3.
 Advertisements will be scanned by a potential theft.
4.
 Quick bargains, no questions asked are always sort after.
5.
 Stolen horses generally do not go through the ring unless stolen by beginners.
6.
 Horses will be sold outside the ring and possibly may be tied, unmarked, to an unaccompanied lorry.
7.
 There is a growing trade in horses being sold whilst on loan. Check out 'Operation Gorran'.
Awareness
Never trust the word of a person who has a horse for sale unless you can authenticate the horse's history. Always beware of a cheap horse and have it vetted. If it is freezebranded, check its identity before purchase. Know the route to your yard; make yourself familiar with the fields and the stock in them. Report to your Horsewatch co-ordinator any suspicious animals which appear. Always report any animal you consider to be neglected to the IPLH, RSPCA or HAPPF - never turn a blind eye. Always report a seemingly dumped horse which may suddenly appear on waste land or similar. Always write a contract when entering into a loan agreement, even with friends.