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sarahg83

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I suspect someone i know may be trying to sell me stolen tack and rugs. We were friends many many moons ago, and she found out i had bought a new horse and said she had everything would need for my horse because she had just sold her daughter pony and that if it fitted i could buy it.

Then a few days ago i mentioned to a friend that i had bumped into her and she had all the tack i would need, and how i was going to take a look. My friend laughed and said its probably all stolen and that she wouldn't personally touch anything from her, and told me that this girl has been done for a substantial amount of tack theft a few years back, she also informed her daughter didn't have a pony, never has done. I didint want to believe it, as she has always come across as such a nice girl, so i went home and googled it and the story is true. The amount of tack that was stolen was a HUGE amount.

Anyway now i wonder if all the stuff she is trying to sell me is stolen and wonder what i should do. Do i report it, without any real proof, or do i ignore i ever heard about it. My worry is not for her but her children, i would hate to think i have made their home life unhappy. I am also a strong believer in Karma, i feel i will somehow get bad karma from saying something. On the other hand i think how long it takes me to save up for tack, and how i would feel in that situation, i would want my tack back, and the only way that will happen is by someone speaking up. The girl who has stolen the tack has had quite a tragic life, and i feel she has enough problems without me grassing her up, but then i do feel angry at the thought i could have potentially have bought something stolen, that does not sit well with me either. I also worry that this is a genuine case, maybe the tack was hers. All very complicated but i cant even sleep for thinking about it.
 
I feel wrong as i have no hard evidence its stolen, its just with her track record and the fact she doesnt have a pony it seems likely, what f i get her in trouble for something she has not done??
 
Tbh if you report her she won't know it's you who's actually reported her. And if it is her tack then nothing will be found and you know it's genuine stuff no problem. If not atleast someone will have a chance at getting their stuff back to them.
 
If you believe in karma saying something/reporting it would not bring you bad karma as it would the right thing to do. Karma only bites bad people on the ass.
As for her children they are her responsibility if she is taking part in illegal activity then that is her responsibility also. She is the one responsible for their happiness and correct moral upbringing.
I have been the victim of theft and I work hard for my belongings I don't see why anyone else should just take what they want and leave me out of pocket and feeling violated as theft does.
You really have two options
1.Politley decline her offer, walk away, say nothing and forget about it.
2. Politely decline her offer and phone the police on 101 and report your concerns then forget about it.
I personally would chose choice 2 as someone may get their belongings back.
 
I think you're overthinking it. You have no proof. You don't have to buy it. Just walk away and be glad you've not got any further involved.
 
Thats what my heads telling me, but my gut instinct says that's wrong. Her tack theft last time was that substantial it made national newspapers, including horse and hound magazine. Thats alot of unhappy people missing tack!!
 
sarahg83 said:
Thats what my heads telling me, but my gut instinct says that's wrong. Her tack theft last time was that substantial it made national newspapers, including horse and hound magazine. Thats alot of unhappy people missing tack!!
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This is why I would report it. If my tack had been stolen I would want someone to speak up even if it were here say. A quick call to 101 would clear my conscience.
 
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