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Protect Your Horse, Your Equipment, and Your Peace of Mind
Join Horse Watch and Support Operation Gallop

As part of our continued effort to reduce rural and equine-related crime, we encourage all horse owners to complete and securely store the Horse & Equipment Record Form from www.operationgallop.org.uk. This vital document allows you to log essential details of your horse, tack, vehicles, and other valuable equipment, including photographs, distinguishing marks, serial numbers, and security identifiers.

Why complete the form?
If your horse or equipment is lost or stolen, this record can significantly aid police investigations by proving ownership and enabling swift identification and recovery. It’s a proactive step in deterring theft and increasing the chance of recovering your property.

Benefits of using the form:

We also invite you to join our Horse Watch Scheme, here on Neighbourhood Matters. Members of our Horse Watch will receive tailored messages and advice regarding equine issues and can receive police signage for their property, to help spread the message of horse watch and deter thieves. 

Support and learn more through Operation Gallop
Visit www.operationgallop.org.uk for crime prevention advice, safety resources, and updates on ongoing equine-related initiatives. Operation Gallop is our dedicated campaign focused on horse and rural crime — working together, we can make a real difference.

Your security starts with preparation.
Freeze-marking, microchipping, security tagging your tack, and keeping updated records are all small actions that add up to significant protection. If you are a Telford resident and would like to have your horse tack forensically marked with SmartWater technology, please contact sian.thomas@westmercia.police.uk 

Let’s keep our horses safe and our equipment secure.