Hampshire Horse Watch Tack Marking The information contained in this section has been compiled from police reports or other sources. The information may be specific or generalised. It is circulated in order to advise, warn and seek the help of the communities.

HAMPSHIRE HORSEWATCH & EQUINE LIAISON OFFICER TACK MARKING

There are a number of Tack Marking Boxes situated around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The Boxes can be loaned out to members and non members in order that they can Mark their tack with a Post Code. Each box contains a set of letters and numbers Stamps plus a hammer. There are instructions in each box. There is no fee but
any donation to Hampshire Horsewatch will be gratefully received.

The Tack Boxes are purchased either through the support of Hampshire Police Authority or individual police stations.

The Tack Box at Alton Police Station also has an engraver.

Tack should be marked as follows your house number followed by the code Example 13 GU51 5QQ

If the tack is sold on then an X should be added to the end of the code

REMEMBER IF YOUR TACK IS STOLEN AND HAS NO POST CODE OR OTHER IDENTYING MARK THEN THERE IS VERY LITTLE CHANCE OF IT BEING RECOVERED.

A POSTCODE WILL IDENTIFY AN ADDRESS AND A LOSER.
IF YOU ARE BUYING TACK WITH A POST CODE ON IT AND THE SELLER IS NOT SOMEONE YOU KNOW ASK YOURSELF A QUESTION – AM I ABOUT TO BUY SOMETHING THAT’S STOLEN?

IF IN DOUBT REMEMBER THE CODE, WHO THE SELLER IS, HIS/HER CAR NUMBER, ADDRESS - CALL THE POLICE SO ENQUIRIES CAN BE MADE.

POST CODING MAKES SENSE: IT MAY PREVENT A THEFT, IT MAY HELP RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY, IT MAY CATCH A THIEF OR HANDLER OF STOLEN PROPERTY