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

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2004  
Harness stolen from RDA Group
On Wednesday 6th October at 10.30pm thieves broke into the Stella Hancock Driving Groups RDA's harness room at Merrist Wood Campus, Guildford, Surrey. Although the building was fully alarmed, the thieves had been in and out in a quick pre-planned raid, involving at least two vehicles and at least four people, according to the police who arrived extremely quickly with sniffer dogs.

They have taken four complete sets of black Duraweb and Firefly Tedman harness to fit 11.1 hh 12.2 hh, 13.00 hh and 13.2 hh. Also sets of ordinary webbing reins, leather reins and special reins with loops etc for disabled drivers. Two Fleck whips. One set of harness has double terrets on the pad to separate both sets of reins that are very distinctive. The also stole one set of English working harness in black leather and several spare leather traces of various lengths, along with three under bridle head collars.

No doubt the harness is long gone, but if anyone suspects or hears anything suspicious please ring the Surrey Police on 0845 1252222

Stolen carriages recovered
We have been contacted by PC Steve Gowndry from Maidstone CID, who have recently recovered 15 stolen carriages - mostly 2 wheelers.

They would like to hear from anyone who has had a carriage stolen and can perhaps identify one of the ones he has recovered. The police investigation is called "Operation Nemo" and PC Gowndry can be contacted on 01622 608045.

They have taken photographs, which you can view -

Harness & Tack
9 sets of single driving tack - Topmark, Zilco, McDonald leather, Ideal 2 sets etc. 2 sets of pair harness by Topmark with silver metal and Beige and black. Team Zilco Harness. Many sets of reins - single, pairs, team and reins for 6. Lamps for a Hearse and 3 still boxed. 2 French Collars.

Stolen on 4th April 2004 from Ferry Farm, Weel, Beverley. If you have any information about any of these items, please contact Beverley Police - phone: 01482 881111 (ask for Beverly Station) or contact Dave Setterington on 07713 415870, email: dave.setterington@sjservices.co.uk
 
Three Carriages

Stolen on 1st April 2004:

  • BENNINGTON Pony Exell. Blue with Silver lining. Chassis No 7472. Almost new.
  • BENNINGTON Horse B1. Black. Chassis No 7052
  • HARTLAND Presentation + shafts (spare), lamps, spares bag and number holder. Brand new.

Contact Derrick Mayes at derrickmayes@ukgateway.net
 
IFOR WILLIAMS TRAILER.

Stolen on 2nd Feb 2004 from Walton on Thames, Surrey. 12ft x 6ft 6ins  Ifor Williams trailer with 1ft high detachable sides. Tandem axle with off-road tyres. Galvanised silver. 2 coily cables, 1 black, 1 grey. Hitch bellows missing. 12 volt socket under O/S/R floor. 2 ramps stored underneath. Reversing lights fitted. Bungees on back posts. N/S/R wheel stud broken. Floor not great. Ticket on front says for carrying 2.75 tons.

If you happen to see this trailer , please contact Chris Page on 07973 744780 or email chris.p.page@ntlworld.com or contact Addlestone Police Station on 01932 845544.
Hartland Pony Sport vehicle
A 4 wheel Hartland Pony Sport competition vehicle was stolen just before Christmas from a farm at West Dean, Nr Chichester in West Sussex.

The carriage was just over 2 years old (purchased new in 2001), dark blue colour and was suitable for a 13hh pony.

If you come across this vehicle or see it for sale somewhere, please contact  Kate Bennett on 07881 943341.

FOR A LIST OF ITEMS STOLEN IN 2003