It's About The Horse

thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

Another Washington Horse stolen. Has a brand.

USA, Liberty Lake, Washington, Spokane County.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/RioWAstolenJun2010.html

thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

Two mares missing/stolen, boarding agreement gone wrong:

USA, Chewelah, Washington, Stevens County.

http://www.netposse.com/stolenmis...1/Bell_Gyps_WAmissingApr2010.html

Thanks

alexwein · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:24 pm Post subject:

thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

Thank you! I have to try and find out about that one.

I email the link to Debi, so it can be fixed. Thank you for your eyes!

thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

alexwein · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 5:54 pm Post subject:

Glad I could help. Man, these stories are heartbreaking. I'll definitely keep checking these links.

Where can I go to find out how to protect my horse?
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Alexandria & Dakota "Dun horse, magic horse, come when I call you!" Thundering hooves, flying mane, the dun horse came.

"We cannot escape fear. We can only transform it into a companion that accompanies us on all our exciting adventures."

thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

NetPosse.com sells a wonderful book called,
Horse Theft, Been There--Done That
by Debi Metcalfe.

I have signs in English and Spanish to explain that my horses are microchipped and meat is not safe to consume....due to chemicals.

Locks on gates.

Not keeping trailer and truck ready to go.

No halters on the horses or readily available.

Locking your trailer, truck and tack rooms.

Lights.

Check your fences.

A really good thing is to take picture so all sides of your horse or horses every 3 to 6 months...especially Spring and Fall. They changed in appearance.

Note, identifying characteristics specific to your horse, a brand, scar, spot, etc. Take pictures.

Keep the pictures on a CD.

Have someone take a picture of you with your horse(s) and then, have someone take a picture of you with a friend with your horse(s)...this gives a witness of ownership.

Keep copies of coggins, bills of sales, etc.

NetPosse.com has a copy of all my records, so if I lose something...they are my back up.

I own my own scanner to keep on me to prove it is my horse or some else's horse or dog. It reads all frequencies.

I own my brand and have it registered with my state and licensed and court approved through the county judge. State laws vary on brands.

Take pictures of your saddles, trailers, anything for that CD.

whorls..where are they on your horse?

Lots of things the book helps with...it is a good read. To help you if you ever need it.

But, it's a being prepared. Nice to know it is there if I need it.

I hope this helps, without scaring you.

alexwein · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:15 am Post subject:

Wow, thanks so much!!! That's a lot of good information. I'm going to copy and paste it and check out the book!!! And do as many of these things as I can!
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Alexandria & Dakota "Dun horse, magic horse, come when I call you!" Thundering hooves, flying mane, the dun horse came.

"We cannot escape fear. We can only transform it into a companion that accompanies us on all our exciting adventures."

thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

http://www.krem.com/home/Newman-L...stolen-from-pasture-98966569.html

Thanks.

thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

Another boarding situation gone bad.

USA, Bellingham, Washington, Whatcom County:

http://regal.netposse.com/view_report.asp?reportid=1011

Thanks.

BTW, I met a lady from Oregon, who told me horse thief never occurs in the northeastern states just last week at RTTH. Never say never. It happens. I try to tell her that rural areas tend to get it just as easy as boarding barns.
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thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

Soldier serving comes back to find horses gone. Three found one is still missing.

USA, Great Falls, Montana, Cascade County:

http://www.netposse.com/view_report.asp?reportid=1259

Thanks.
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thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

Gelding missing from pasture.

USA, Raymond, Washington, Pacific County:

http://www.netposse.com/view_report.asp?reportid=1323&e=1332

Thanks.
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thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

Mare sold under contract and never paid for...

USA, Jefferson City, Oregon, Marion County:

http://www.netposse.com/view_report.asp?reportid=1454

Thanks.
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thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

This is going on all over the country, but ... tails are being cut and stolen.

USA, Belgrade, Montana:

http://missoulian.com/news/state-...-f34b-11e0-a5c2-001cc4c002e0.html

Thanks.
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thelmanelle · Member Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 3253

Fence cut and filly, now a full grown mare taken from pasture.

USA, Prineville, Oregon,Crook County:

http://www.netposse.com/view_report.asp?reportid=438

Thanks.
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