Security

For the purposes of security as well as convenience it is advisable to site the tack room as close as possible to the stables and main complex of buildings and, if practical, near the house too. Tack thefts have become all too commonplace today so it is prudent to have all the tack marked with your post code. Do not use your name on tack because it cannot be identified this way. By marking tack there is more chance of it returning to the rightful owner if it is ever recovered. Apart from fitting an alarm system, which is not financially within every stable owner's reach, a good guard dog is the next best defence against intruders. Iron bars or grilles should be fitted and the tack-room door kept locked at all times when there is no one in the yard. This includes the times when horses are out being exercised because thefts take place as much in the daytime as at night. The local police will be happy to visit and advise you on the best form of security for your yard. If you are away at competitions and the yard unattended it would be wise to notify your