Information on stolen items
(Horses/ponies, carriages, harness, trailers etc.)
 

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We will publish information on this website which may aid in their recovery.
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2003  
Four wheeled Phaeton Gig, stolen from Hurn Bridge Equestrian Centre, night of 12-13 November 2003.

Manufactured by Robert Carriages & Sons, Emileville, Quebec, Canada. Colour: dark green metalwork with gold ornate edging, natural light beech wood panels.

Length - 96ins, width 58ins, height 74 ins. 30-inch steel wheels with pneumatic tyres. Rear compartment under back seat with drop down hinged door. Hydraulic brakes. Black metal shafts for single horse, bent to fit 15.2hh horse with custom made wooden ends. Black buttoned vinyl upholstery and ribbed rubber matting.

Please contact: Dee Kneipp, Tel. 01202 394336 or Christchurch Police on 01202 486333
Ken Jackson marathon vehicle

A marathon vehicle made by Ken Jackson was stolen last Tuesday night, 11th November 2003.

It was for an 11.2-12.2 pony. Distinguishing features were that the backstep was an integral part of the carriage and had a worn solid metal step. There was a single footbrake and the steps for entering and leaving the vehicle were lower than usual.

If you are able to help it would be much appreciated. Please contact number Heather Nestel on 01233 620080 e-mail bandhnestel@aol.com

STOLEN on 21st October 2003 - Pony pairs spider phaeton. Only one made ever! Belonging to a very upset Gary Power. It has dark blue wheels, black body, cane effect round back seat, rear dicky seat, patent leather dash and mud guards.

PLEASE contact with any information 07771520288 or 01371850520

A Marathon carriage was stolen from my drive in Chiddingfold, Surrey in the early afternoon on 30th September 2003, having been left unattended for no more than 20 minutes.

The carriage is a burgundy coloured (with yellow pin stripes) team weight marathon vehicle fitted with a pole (I still have the shafts!). It is marked number 011 where the pole pin is located and is recognisable as it has unusual disc brakes fitted with countersunk bolts. The discs were recently replaced and the locating holes drilled incorrectly, so there are a set of unused holes around the disc.

Please contact Mike Stamp on 01428 682759 (or stampm@aol.com) if you are offered such a vehicle for sale.
Harness & Tack
On the night of Wednesday 3rd August 2003, thieves entered one of the tack rooms at the Northern Riding Centre, Dewsbury, Yorkshire and stole:
  • A set of patent black and brass team harness to fit 16.0hh and upwards.
  • Three complete sets of patent black and brass single harness to fit cob size and upwards.
  • A selection of black patent collars, some with brass hames, all 22" and upwards.
  • A selection of black patent and brass driving bridles to fit cob size and upwards.
  • Four full size riding bridles; 2 Stubben Show jumping, 1 Kieffer Eventing and 1 Dressage bridle all unused.

They then entered the horsebox and stole a further:

  • Set of black patent and brass single harness to fit a 15.1hh and upwards hackney type (which had been used at Bakewell Show earlier in the day).
  • A black patent spares set complete with all spares of superior quality.

It was apparent that the thieves had in depth knowledge of carriage driving. Eighteen saddles, working harness plus various other equipment was left behind in the tackroom which they entered.

A £2000 REWARD IS ON OFFER FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE RECOVERY AND CONVICTION.

If you have any information about these items, please contact Dewsbury Police on 01924 431096 quoting incident ref: EC/03/15357 (PC 4867 Kinchin).
Carriagecraft exercise cart and tack
Stolen on 28 April 2003 from West Handley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire - "Carriagecraft" 2 wheeled exercise cart for 14.3hh pony, made of varnished wood. Had a plaque with "made by Carriagecraft" on the rear and also 2 reflectors stuck on the rear. Had a light brown coloured corduroy cushion with a black cushion on top of this. All metal work had been repainted with black hammerite and was new looking.

Also stolen was brand new "spyder" head collar and red lead rope, black Dunne & Co bowler hat, Charles Owen riding helmet, red head collar and lead rope with solid metal fittings, 5 1/2" Liverpool bit and 5 1/2" mullen mouth Pelham bit and a brand new red farmers knife.

The offenders had bolt cropped all padlocks and chains and forced all doors open. They stole a flat bed trailer from neighbouring premises which they brought across to our field by cutting fence wire. All my property was then loaded onto this trailer and then stolen.

If you come across any of these items, please contact Dronfield police station on 01246 220100 and quote incident no. 33857-03
Three vehicles

 During the early hours of Friday 18th April 3 pony vehicles were stolen. Photos of each are attached for information. The thieves had entered through the adjoining farmer’s field. They had opened 3 gates crossed three fields before crossing a ditch and cutting a fence and then removing the three vehicles from the barn.

They are all very distinctive vehicles, the first one being a small London trolley which will only fit the smallest of pony, mine being a Shetland who is some 36” high. It is dark brown with cream shafts and red & cream edgings.

The second vehicle is a purpose built two wheeled trap for the same pony above. It again is dark brown with brown velvet upholstery (buttoned), cream wheels, it has a box in the back with a pull down brass knob. The back of the vehicles is wicker. There is a brass plaque with the makers name “Ian Barow” at the rear. The vehicle is sprung.

The third vehicle was purpose built for a 42” Shetland pony and is dark blue with navy leather upholstery with varnished woodwork. The shafts are very distinctive as they are quite raised with a definite arch at the top. The seat lifts forward which gives access to storage space. There is a brass plaque at the rear with “Ian Barlow”. The vehicle is sprung and there is an iron step made from a horseshoe on the passenger’s side.

All of these vehicles have been in our family for approx 25 years. This violation on my life is absolutely unbearable as these ponies now approaching 30, and their vehicles have been my life for this period of time. I can offer a reward to any information leading to the return of these vehicles. I feel sick when I think these people have invaded my life and left such misery behind them. Any help you are able to offer will be greatly appreciated and I would not be able to thank you enough.

The area of the theft was at Bethersden, Near Ashford, Kent. If you have any information, please telephone 01233 820321.
Harness

Stolen on Sat/Sun 25 January from a van in Eastbourne, Full size set of black leather driving harness with brass mountings, purchased from West Essex Saddlery, Chingford.

Any information, please contact Mrs. F. van Hagen, 12 Cleveland Mansions, Maida Vale, London W9 2LA.

Harness and Tack

The following have been stolen from Georgina Frith at Newdigate, Surrey, between midnight and 8am on Thursday 30 January:

  • 1 complete set Webster Team Harness to fit 14 - 14.2 hh (incl bridles & bits)
  • 1 complete set Tedman Team Harness to fit 13 - 13.2 hh (excl bridles)
  • 4 sets of Webster Euro Single Harness, ranging from brand new to fit 14 hh - 3 y.o. 13 hh.
  • 4 sets Lungeing Rollers with Side Reins & Cruppers attached.
  • 1 Full Size Leather Driving Bridle with 6" Liverpool Bit
  • Bundles of miscellaneous, but vital, straps, clips and fittings.

These items were taken from a locked Harness Room, adjacent to living accommodation. The Webster range of harness is brand new. If you are offered it or see it at a second-hand sale, auction or market - BE SUSPICIOUS.

The loss of these items gives Georgina serious problems with her preparations for the Pony World Championships in Austria this year.

If you have any information, please contact Georgina at georginafrith@aol.com
Horsebox trailer
Rice Europa double horse trailer, stolen on 28 January 2003 from Coventry.

White with pale blue roof and wheel arches. Jockey door doesn't open/close properly. Made in 1986. Security marked with a post code - LE9 7DH

Contact Warwickshire police crime desk on 01926 415664
or email sew28@hotmail.com
 
Bellcrown exercise vehicle
A Bellcrown Bantam, 2 wheeler exercise vehicle for a 12hh pony was stolen from Lidlington, Beds on 11th January 2003.

Modifications include a painted black splashboard with holes drilled for rein-rail (missing), lamp brackets fitted to splashboard, brass whip holder, black vinyl "curtain" behind drivers legs with machined pattern, and a weighted bar in hem, small wicker picnic basket for spares, floor drilled to accommodate bolts for this (2 holes).

Shafts have red markings painted near sockets indicating "whip" and "left", and positioning markings, and packing tape around ends (inside sockets). Reflector missing from left-hand shaft. Serial Number BE9697 stamped on most parts.

If you see or recognise this vehicle, please contact Bedford police on 01234 841212, quoting incident no. URN 331 11/01/03 or email linda.horton@zoom.co.uk

FOR A LIST OF ITEMS STOLEN IN 2002