Possible horse tagging in East Suffolk!

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stacey_lou

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Morning All,

Just a little note as it looked as though one of our horses last night was tagged by having its tail cut, though this could just be that with so much theft going on we are just paranoyed who knows but it was enough for the YO to increase the security last night as it looked as though it had been donw with scissors.

Has anyone herd of tagging donw like this i thought it was always platting of the mane?

Better to be safe than sorry with out being totally paranoyed.
 
I was stopped by a police woman by my field I'n Kent
She Menshioned about tail cuttings near me and that even tho knowone acted on it ,
She said it was to Mark horses up
So do keep An eye open and up sercurity
 
I'm in the same area as you so it is always a worry ... but why would they cut a tail as identification??

a) the horse would then be obviously "stolen" if they tried to sell it on, as people would be suspect of the shorterned tail

b) what theif is going to go into a field full of horses they don't know, at night, and wander around horses bums trying to find the one with the cut tail?? The theif would be knocked out on the floor for you to find in the morning!

c) If they've been there once why mark a horse so that the owner can heighten security? Why not just take it there and then?

d) With modern technology why not take a photo on a camera phone so it can be identified??

Whilst it is worth heightening security (often for tack more than horses) I really don't understand this whole "marking" thing ... it seems very backwards.
 
Was a lot cut off? I would be doubtful this was to do with stealing the horse itself but more stealing the tail hair for use (don't know what!). I have heard of something like that before though as horse hair is use for a fair few things (do they still make violin bows from it?!). What colour tail was it?
 
please keep your eyes open and get some cctv cams or something! yes they do do it to steal although they do still use the plait method to. they dont just take coloureds thay take anything they think they can make money on (almost anything) if they like the look of it and it has an ok temperament they will try take it. please see my thread from a few weeks ago. http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=424857

alot of people think it is a myth about plaits ext and horse thieves but it is a very real problem xx good luck and just keep your eye out. if you see ANYTHING suspicious call the police straight away xx
 
yes well its certainly made me think now about securtiy ect espically as a public foot path runs through our padocks, it would destroy me if my mare was taken and i hate the thought of strangers wondering around the yard and fields, think Ill have a look around tonight and see if anything else has caught anyone's eye.

I remember 2 summers ago my friends horse and mine were both naked when we got them in yet when we went in search of their rugs in the field we noticed that all straps were done up the breast straps, circincles and leg straps so how did they get them off?
 
stacey_lou said:
I remember 2 summers ago my friends horse and mine were both naked when we got them in yet when we went in search of their rugs in the field we noticed that all straps were done up the breast straps, circincles and leg straps so how did they get them off?
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Ours are able to remove rugs and leave all the straps done up!!
It's not suspect or dodgy - it's just one of these strange horse things. They can unhook when they roll, are playing or just get too hot they can often "squirm".
I've seen one do it.
 
Load of rubbish! Like a theif would warn you if they were going to steal your horse! More likely someone holds a grudge against the owner!
 
about 14 years ago when i was still riding at a riding school i can remember this happening one night.
Four horses had their tails cut very SHORT (all different coloured horses) and the landrover windscreen was smashed.
nothing was taken but was still very upsetting. its probably just mindless vandals
I felt so sorry for the horses as it was in the middle of the summer and they couldnt use their tails to waft the flies away
oo and these four horses were also in the stables overnight when this happened
 
blackcob said:
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jemima_too said:
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Of course it's true - invisible, fast moving thieves managed to plait Jasons mane while I was hacking out on Sunday! Obviously they could see how well behaved he was & decided he was a good target. I know it happened while we were out as I brushed his mane beforehand & it definitely wasn't there then. But lo & behold, when we got back from our ride on a windy day there it was. Shows how clever they are doing it while I was riding without me noticing!
 
I am another who wondres why on earth a thief would 'tag' a horse before stealing it - giving an owner plenty of time to see their horse was tagged and therefore likely to up their security. They are much more likely just to turn up, having sussed out the field, locks and your routine, and take the horses there and then. What you SHOULD be looking out for are any suspicious looking vehicles and /or people who appear in the area but that you have not seen before. Also be careful if you get asked 'odd' questions about you or your horse from a passer by (often in a vehicle) say when you're on a hack.

Yes it could be perfectly innocent but just be aware of what information and details you give to people you don't know. That applies all the time to be honest and with burglaries in general though - you never know who's listening!
 
Oh dear more gullible people... No-one in their right mind would mark a horse to steal, I mean really? They would just steal it there and then! Why faff around marking them and, in doing so, notifying the owners? Come on think it through before posting this stuff...

And get your horses microchipped and freeze marked if they aren't already.
 
Its probably being eaten by another horse. There is a horse (the largest bay gelding) in that field who has been eating tails for most of his life - and he is now obviously at it again.
 
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