06-05-2025
Northamptonshire Police hold tack marking events for horse owners
Officers hold tack marking events for horse owners
Tack marking allows items equipped to horses, such as saddles and bridles, to be identified
Rural crime officers and volunteers have helped horse owners protect their equipment at a series of tack marking events.
The free sessions were part of Northamptonshire Police's support for Operation Gallop, a national awareness week dedicated to tackling crimes affecting the equestrian community, and saw about 50 items of tack marked.
Tack marking is a method of identifying items equipped to horses, such as saddles and bridles, to deter theft and also aids in the recovery of stolen property.
The force's rural crime team also visited horse owners and riders to share crime prevention advice.
