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Protect Yourself From Tack Thieves Stealing Your Horse Equipment
Unfortunately, tack thieves rarely take the old things off
your hands. Most of the time, tack thieves steal the best
there is to sell; the new, the best tack you have two offer.
In most cases, there are different kinds of tack thieves in
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Those who may live in the vicinity of your home or stable
may snatch a saddle or two during the day, swiftly and
easily when there is nobody around to watch, or when they
know there is nobody at the home, taking each stable at a
time in itself.
And then of course you have your interstate thieves.
Interstate thieves is what the movies are made of; snatching
their booty in the dead of night, and usually several of the
best pieces of tack you have to offer. In many instances,
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thieves strike in packs; they operate as a
sort of business and hit more than one barn in a night,
taking several pieces of tackle from each barn. Nobody is
safe from interstate thieves; apparently few if any have an
actual plan or an actual way of picking which barns to hit
so most barns are at risk.
If you want to avoid the woes of the local and interstate
thieves, things can be done to protect yourself. Most times
they have some idea of a person’s comings and goings so they
know when to make their hit; tack thieves usually are not
out for violence, just stealing. Be aware of who you give
extensive information about your barn, stable, or horses to
whether it be for business purposes or otherwise.
A good strong deadbolt lock can keep out more than you
think. Many thieves are simply not willing to go through the
changes it takes to pick a lock; stealing tack is supposed
to be an easy thing. Also, consider the fact that dogs
barking or geese squawking is an effective deterrent to many
thieves as such sounds call people to investigate.
Remember; stealing tack is not uncommon; if a person comes
to make an inquiry about your home or establishment, be
aware of the fact that they may not have come for what they
are asking you about.
Alarms have also been known to be an effective deterrent for
many tack thieves. Not only does an alarm alert you and the
police, but it scares a thief off as well in many cases.
In the event that you have had tackle stolen, be aware of
the fact that if you were hit by an interstate ring, your
merchandise could simply be gone. Many tack thieves re-sell
merchandise, putting ads in the local newspaper or at
markets or local sale boards in community centers and the
like. Let people know that there is a tack thief about and
let everybody know if you have experienced a loss due to
theft. Let the police know what is going on as well, as this
can help lessen the likelihood of another loss occurring, at
least at your expense.
A great tip on how to discourage tackle thieves is to find a
way to mark tack that belongs to you, whether it be with a
type of brand or insignia or label of some sort. You need to
be able to prove to a judge that a certain piece of tack
belongs to you and not the thief, so be as prepared as
possible, and understand that this may not be a two-week
ordeal. Also, understand that unless your thief is a local
one, the chance of you recovering your merchandise is slim.
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