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

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

Tack Marking Boxes – Locations and Contact Details
Police Officers unless otherwise indicated can be contacted via the Hampshire Constabulary central switch board number. For best practice ask for the Force Enquiry Centre operator and then request an internal e mail message be sent to the officer with your requirements. Alternatively e mail equine@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

Microchip scanners are held by named individuals indicated by the word “SCANNER”

Location   Contact  Telephone
Solent Sadlers. Hedge End, Southampton: Engraver John Norris. Hampshire Horsewatch 01489 783224
Fleet area: Scanner, Engraver David Collings. Hampshire Horsewatch 07867 972868
Andover Area Vivienne Day, Hampshire Horsewatch 01264 772873
Winchester Area Fiona Honeyman, Hampshire Horsewatch 07768 352910
Isle of Wight Helen Betts, Hampshire Horsewatch 01983 533241
07766873838
Email: handr@wight365.net
Alton Police Station PC Phillipa Churcher Brown 0845 045 45 45
New Forest, Hythe Police Station PC Alison Tilbury 0845 045 45 45
New Forest, Sway Steve Kitcher, Hampshire Horsewatch 01590 683808
New Forest, Bransgore Fortune Centre for Riding Therapy, Hampshire Horsewatch 01425 673297
New Forest, Lyndhurst. PS Louise Hubble 0845 045 45 45
New Forest, Plaitford David Sutherland, Hampshire Horsewatch 01794 323217
Alresford: Engraver PCSO Siobhan Murray 0845 045 45 45
Bishop Waltham Melanie Dunfold, Hampshire Horsewatch 0845 045 45 45
Hook Police Station: Scanner, Engraver PC Stacy Beale 0845 045 45 45
Tadley Police Station PC Miriam Edwards 0845 045 45 45
Sparsholt College Ali Lacey 01962 776895
Horndean.Havant area: Engraver Hampshire and Sussex Bridleways Group. Hampshire Horsewatch – Sue Montello
02392 455 685
Havant, Waterlooville and Hayling Island: Scanner, Engraver Heather Kerriemuir?ELO – Charlton, Hampshire Horsewatch 07768 552886
Hedge End Area: Scanner Vicki Spearpoint/ELO 0845 045 45 45

Please also see the Hampshire Horsewatch Trailer Logo Scheme