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BBC News
01-05-2025
- BBC News
Dorset Police campaign pulls reins on rural horse crime
A police force has been raising awareness of crimes affecting horse owners and riders, as part of a national Police has been taking part in Operation Gallop, which is a week of action to tackle equine have visited horse yards and stables to offer security advice and special tagging kits which help to deter Friday, Rural Mounted Volunteers will educate motorists in Shaftesbury and Studland on the importance of driving wide and slow when overtaking horses on the road. PC Kate Schofield, the equine lead for the rural crime team, said: "During the week, we want to encourage horse owners to take proactive steps to prevent the theft of their property."The DNA kits that officers have handed out to horse owners can be used to mark high value items with an invisible tag that can only be seen under a UV makes it easier to spot stolen items, making them less desirable to thieves."We want to send a clear message to offenders that if you are thinking to stirrup trouble for our equine communities, we will do all we can to hold you accountable for your actions," Ms Schofield said. Advice when driving near a horse: Reduce your speed to a maximum of 10mph (16kmh) when approaching and passing horsesBe patient and do not sound your horn or rev your enginePass wide and slow giving the horse plenty of roomOvertake only when it is safeDo not accelerate rapidly once you have passed themSource: Dorset Road Safe You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
18-03-2025
- BBC News
Sheep injured in spate of Toller Porcorum dog attacks in Dorset
Two rams have had their ears bitten off in a suspected dog attack in said the incident on Thursday was among a number of recent reports of sheep worrying in Toller said three animals were injured on 28 February and another two were hurt the previous week, on 19 with information is urged to contact Dorset Police. PC Kate Schofield, of the force's Rural Crime Team, said: "These incidents all occurred in the Toller Porcorum area and I would urge anyone who has witnessed dogs out of control around livestock in this area to please report this to us."With lambing season in full swing and more animals out grazing, we want to also take this opportunity to remind people to keep their dogs under control around livestock."If incidents do occur, we would encourage dog owners to do the right thing and report the matter to the farmer, a vet or the police." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
