Stallion stolen from Hampshire field (From Daily Echo)

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Stallion stolen from Hampshire field

5:19pm Wednesday 17th June 2009 in Eastleigh Photograph of the Author By Corey Stephenson, Senior News and Video Reporter

A STALLION has been stolen by thieves from a field in Hedge End.

The horse thieves cut and removed an eight-foot section of fence to get into the field and police believe they walked the animal out of the field in Tanhouse Lane via Hats Copse Park.

The five-year-old bay stallion is 15½ hands with four white feet and a small white blaze.

He is not broken and is extremely timid. It is believed the thief would have had great difficulty getting the stallion into a horse box unless it was sedated.

It was taken between 6.30pm Tuesday, June 16 and 8.30am Wednesday, June 17.

The stallion was one of seven horses in the field, and it would have made a great deal of noise when separated from the other animals.

Police want to hear from anyone who heard or saw unusual activity in the area of Tanhouse Lane or Hats Copse Park overnight Tuesday and Wednesday. They particularly want to hear from anyone who saw a horsebox in that area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0845 045 4545 or Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.

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west_end_legend says...
6:28pm Wed 17 Jun 09

I suspect horse-play is involved somewhere!! Probably now being served up at Mcd's in Hedge End - they are known for their "extra ingredients" in there!!!