Rugby Rural Area
Saddles and Horse Tack Stolen in Budbrooke
Crime Ref: 23/5978/24 – UPDATE Sometime between 13.00 hrs and 23.45 hrs on 6th February, unknown offender(s) forced entry to a vehicle parked near to Warwick Railway Station at Budbrooke and stole 3 x saddles, bridle parts, horse girths and saddle cloths. The saddles are very identifiable, 1 x Erreplus Essenza dressage saddle, 17”, 34, black…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Rural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached for your information the Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team newsletter for January 2024: Newsletter January 2024 V2
Read MoreSuspicious Incident in Marton
Inc 134 of 22/1/24 On Friday morning (19/1/24) a homeowner in Marton noticed that her back gate was open and the lock for the conservatory was on the ground and broken. Nothing is believed to be missing. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could assist the police…
Read MoreQuad Bike Stolen in Withybrook
Crime ref: 23/51054/23 Some time between 17.00 hrs on 1/12/23 and 09.00 hrs on 2/12/23 unknown offender(s) entered a secure container at a property in Withybrook and stole a Honda TRX 420 quad bike. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously, may have seen this vehicle being moved, or have any information or footage that could…
Read MoreGreat Advice For Horses in Cold Weather
From the British Horse Society: Now the temperature is falling and ice is starting to form on water troughs and buckets it’s important to remember the vital role water plays in hydration and digestion. If your horse doesn’t have enough water it can affect how food passes along the gut, increasing the risk of impaction…
Read MoreWarwickshire Road Safety Partnership Recognised in National British Horse Society Awards
Great to hear that Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership have been awarded The British Horse Society Tarquin Trophy for excellent service by an organisation or business in the cause of equestrian safety. The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team coordinator was part of this team who helped make films and clips promoting the important message of passing…
Read MoreFireworks – Horses, Livestock and Pets
If you are planning to celebrate bonfire night with fireworks, please inform horse owners and farmers in your local area, so that they can make sure they can plan and prepare appropriately. Horses are flight animals and can become stressed by loud bangs and sudden flashes of lights in the sky Read more here about…
Read MoreTrading Standards Information – Vet Attestation requirement from 13th December 2023
We have been asked by Warwickshire Trading Standards to pass on the following information to farmers, producers: Vet Attestation requirement from 13th December 2023. For livestock markets and producers This requirement will affect those using livestock markets for onward consignment to abattoirs/export and certain abattoirs in the UK. From 13th December 2023, to show compliance…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached for your information the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter. Newsletter Sept Oct 2023
Read MoreKineton Driver Disqualified Following Serious Injury Collision with Horse and Rider
Seventy-six year old Christopher John Wixey of Banbury Street, Kineton has been disqualified from driving for 12 months and required to take an extended test of competence before he can drive again. He was also fined £540 after appearing at Coventry Crown Court on Friday 22 September 2023 charged with causing serious injury by careless…
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