Feeling so sick

[oofadoofa]

I arrived at my yard this morning to find that one of my horses who had been left out in a paddock on his own last night was in with 2 of my others. The gate was still secured and I really can't think that he would have jumped it, he's far too lazy and quite happy on his own. I found my headcollar in the field with my other horse who was also on his own. I just feel so sick to think that someone may have gone in and moved my horses in the night. I have my own yard, so it's only my horses there.

 

[mickey17]

Thats quite a worry, i suppose these lighter nights encouge kids to mess about. A few years ago i use to be on a big livery yard not far from an estate and some of the kids us to mess with the horses, 1 lad even got on and was bucked of and we had the parents round complaining. I would try and tighten security and get some big geese as guard they can be quite agressive and may put people of messing, hope you get it sorted .

 

[oofadoofa]

Thanks. I thought it was probably kids too, so you have re-assured me a bit. I am going to lock all the headcollars etc away in the tack room. I have been out and bought a driveway alarm too today. Quite tempted to camp out there tonight though!!

 

[archie1]

padlock the gate. someone added our new horse on one side of the fence to our established herd by opening the gate. luckily no one was injured but a massive chain and heavy padlock put the little darlings off. they only steal tarpaulins, buckets, ropes, tyres etc now!!

 

[oofadoofa]

I have now wired the gates up to a mains fencer that no one can access without a key. That should stop the beggers!