Post by Justine Greenslade on Sept 13, 2009 5:33:47 GMT -5
Tack Branding & Security
Stolen tack and horse thieving is now big business - and getting bigger. But tack thieves aren't opportunists. They know what they're looking for and how to dispose of it. Not that they are particularly skilled as burglars. Far from it. They simply rely on you to make it easy for them. Stolen tack is easily disposed of through markets or small ads.
Marking for keeps
Marking your tack is something else which throws the would-be thief. They're much less likely to steal anything that's traceable. Property marking is approved by police all over the country. Figures show that it not only acts as a powerful deterrent but often leads to the recovery of stolen tack and the arrest of the culprit.
However, to be effective, marking has to take a particular form. It's no good just using your initials. What's needed is your postcode - that of your home or stables - followed by the number of the premises. If there's no number, put the first two letters of the name.
For Example
Postcode = BS55 7NK Followed by your house number 19
Keeping your tack room intact
Gates should be padlocked with the addition of a heavy duty chain and hinges fitted so that the gate cannot be lifted off.
Openly display signs to advertise that all your property is marked. This often deters a thief from even getting started.
Secure doors with substantial locks.
Secure windows with solid iron bars inside. Remember tubular steel can be bent and wood sawn.
Have all your tack property marked. Mark other valuable property such as electric clippers, groomers, generators and horses themselves.
And what if your property is stolen anyway?
Property marked or not, report any theft immediately to your local police station. If the stolen property is marked, give details even if there is only an attempt to break in, tell the police anyway as it helps to know when tack thieves are about which in turn helps you.
How We can Help!
In August of this year we had all our saddles stolen from the yard,It was very distressing for eveyone involved..Some of us found our saddles being advertised in local papers and internet auction sites, when trying to prove they were ours we couldnt..But if it was postcoded and and had some information about the items we could of had them returned, This wasnt the case as none of them were postcoded or any data kept on file.
Due to this Justine has invested in the equipment to correctly postcode saddlery and other items to stop this from happening again.Justine is working closely with the local authorities to keep a secure date file of items that will be postcoded.
What We Do
1, We will permantly leather stamp your saddlery with your postcode and house number. With a 1/4 size lettering.
2, We will keep it on a secure database with all your information and description of items.
3, You will be given a password & receipt.
4, No one can have access to your information, unless needed by the the police or your insurance company. Only instructed by you and must provide your password.
"A little effort can go a long way"
Prices List
Bookings can be taken per yard or individual. The more people having the security coding the more you save.
More than 5 People
Saddle = £5.00 Per Saddle
Bridle = £3.00 Per Bridle
Complete Leather Saddlery stamped upto 5 items £10
Less than 5 People
Saddle = £7.00 Per Saddle
Bridle = £4.00 Per Bridle
Complete Leather Saddlery stamped upto 5 items £14
Tel...01179 614299
Mobile...07551885747
Stolen tack and horse thieving is now big business - and getting bigger. But tack thieves aren't opportunists. They know what they're looking for and how to dispose of it. Not that they are particularly skilled as burglars. Far from it. They simply rely on you to make it easy for them. Stolen tack is easily disposed of through markets or small ads.
Marking for keeps
Marking your tack is something else which throws the would-be thief. They're much less likely to steal anything that's traceable. Property marking is approved by police all over the country. Figures show that it not only acts as a powerful deterrent but often leads to the recovery of stolen tack and the arrest of the culprit.
However, to be effective, marking has to take a particular form. It's no good just using your initials. What's needed is your postcode - that of your home or stables - followed by the number of the premises. If there's no number, put the first two letters of the name.
For Example
Postcode = BS55 7NK Followed by your house number 19
Keeping your tack room intact
Gates should be padlocked with the addition of a heavy duty chain and hinges fitted so that the gate cannot be lifted off.
Openly display signs to advertise that all your property is marked. This often deters a thief from even getting started.
Secure doors with substantial locks.
Secure windows with solid iron bars inside. Remember tubular steel can be bent and wood sawn.
Have all your tack property marked. Mark other valuable property such as electric clippers, groomers, generators and horses themselves.
And what if your property is stolen anyway?
Property marked or not, report any theft immediately to your local police station. If the stolen property is marked, give details even if there is only an attempt to break in, tell the police anyway as it helps to know when tack thieves are about which in turn helps you.
How We can Help!
In August of this year we had all our saddles stolen from the yard,It was very distressing for eveyone involved..Some of us found our saddles being advertised in local papers and internet auction sites, when trying to prove they were ours we couldnt..But if it was postcoded and and had some information about the items we could of had them returned, This wasnt the case as none of them were postcoded or any data kept on file.
Due to this Justine has invested in the equipment to correctly postcode saddlery and other items to stop this from happening again.Justine is working closely with the local authorities to keep a secure date file of items that will be postcoded.
What We Do
1, We will permantly leather stamp your saddlery with your postcode and house number. With a 1/4 size lettering.
2, We will keep it on a secure database with all your information and description of items.
3, You will be given a password & receipt.
4, No one can have access to your information, unless needed by the the police or your insurance company. Only instructed by you and must provide your password.
"A little effort can go a long way"
Prices List
Bookings can be taken per yard or individual. The more people having the security coding the more you save.
More than 5 People
Saddle = £5.00 Per Saddle
Bridle = £3.00 Per Bridle
Complete Leather Saddlery stamped upto 5 items £10
Less than 5 People
Saddle = £7.00 Per Saddle
Bridle = £4.00 Per Bridle
Complete Leather Saddlery stamped upto 5 items £14
Tel...01179 614299
Mobile...07551885747
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