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. 

Tack should be marked as follows 44 (Hampshire Police code sign) then your house number followed by the code

Example 4413GU515QQ

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

Location   Contact  Telephone
Botley John Norris. Solent Sadlers. Botley Mills, Botley 01489 787837

West Meon

WPC Anne Stevens at West Meon Police Station 0845 045 45 45
Fleet Annette Bell at Ewshot Riding Club, Fleet 01252 623399
Andover Vivienne Day Region 2 Co-ordinator 01264  772873
Winchester Fiona Honeyman Region 4 Co-ordinator 0845 045 45 45
Isle of Wight Helen Betts Region 5 Co-ordinator  
Headley  Michelle Male Region 4 Co-ordinator 07770 503648
Alton Sandie Kent at Alton Police Station. 07979966075
Alton  WPC Alex Brigham at Alton Police Station.
0845 045 45 45
Twyford WPC Caroline Berry at North Walls Police Station Winchester 0845 045 45 45
New Forest  Steve Kitcher Region 1 Co-ordinator 01590 683808
New Forest  Fortune Centre for Riding Therapy, Bransgore 01425 673297
New Forest  WPC Alison Tilbury at Hythe Police Station 0845 045 45 45
New Forest  WPC Liz Parsonage at Lymington Police Station 0845 045 45 45
New Forest  PC Tim Saunders at Fordingbridge Police Station 0845 045 45 45
Romsey PC Derek Gist at Romsey Police Station, also has an engraver.  0845 045 45 45
Weyhill PC Barry Thomas at Weyhill Police Station 0845 045 45 45
Fleet/Aldershot WPC Charlotte Rose & WPC Fiona Templeton 0845 045 45 45
Basingstoke Mortimer Riding Club: WPS Cashman at Basingstoke traffic office 0845 045 45 45
Hants & Sussex Bridleways Group. Horndean area. Gaynor Wells 02392 571408
Havant, Waterloovile, Hayling Island Wpc Gil Colbourne, Wpc Emma Shaw, Wpc Judi Clacey 0845 045 45 45
Sparshot College, Winchester Corrie Ryan or Sue Brown 01962 776441 or 01962 776895