Horse theft...possible marks such as plaiting?

[monica987]

Over the last two days two of our horses have 'escaped' from their rugs, leaving all buckles done up, no rips/tears/possible places to get out. These are full neck rugs with 3 buckles with cross surcingles and crossing leg straps. So in two days two of our horses have done this and never before.

Now I know it is Stow fair etc and many reports of plaits in the main. Do you think it could be connected?

The yard have moved all horses, warned surrounding yards and contacted police/horsewatch who have all been quite concerned

Any ideas? (Cirencester, Glos area)

 

[Tinseltoes]

I dont see how two horses can get the rugs off on their own especially with the neck covers too.Just keep your eyes open.

 

[monica987]

That's what we thought :s

 

[Tinseltoes]

Id just keep popping back and forth every few hours or so to check on them. IF possible.
Sounds like someone took the rugs off!! I just dont see how they could get the rugs off as the neck piece has to go over the head doesnt it?
Just keep a eye open!!

 

[Vicki1986]

have known a few horses to get stable rug off without any undoing of straps etc. so it is possible although not sure if these were full neck rugs cant remember now.

cant understand why someone would take the rugs off then do the straps back up!

leg straps though seem trciky so if the horse IS doing it itself then thats rather impressive.

just re-read your post and given that its two horses they cant both have learnt this trick surely !! weird

 

[Tinseltoes]

Sounds to me like someone took them off.Maybe Im wrong!!!

 

[Fii]

QR.. or someone playing silly b*ggers with you!!

 

[Dubsie]

Sounds dodgy...or is some 'kind-hearted' soul thinking it's a bit warm in the day and taking the rugs off rather than ask permission? But then again if that was the case I suppose they'd be hung on the fence not on the ground in the field?

 

[Tinseltoes]

Hmmm sounds dodgey to me!!

 

[brighteyes]

One, once, likely. One, twice, possibly. Two, twice - very doubtful. Take the horses out of there!

 

[Tinseltoes]

Id move them out of there too.Too risky not too!!!!

 

[monica987]

Horses were moved on Friday night, luckily we have enough fields! Thanks, nice to know I am not being really pathetic!

 

[Tinseltoes]

Srill keep your eyes open tho.You can pm me if you want a chat! Glad youve moved them.