Update on Stolen Horse International projects and activities that we hope will benefit every horse owner!

 

All Horse Owners are invited (and encouraged) to participate in the Stolen Horse Survey being conducted by Stolen Horse International, Inc., whether you’ve had a horse stolen or not.

 

The most common question asked by people visiting SHI’s booth at various events is: “People steal horses?”

 

YES! People steal horses … every day! Some of you might respond the same way: “What? People steal horses?” Some of you might remember when it happened to you years ago, but you had no where to turn. No one to help you find that horse.

 

Well, that’s why Debi Metcalfe founded SHI … she’s “been there, done that”, and she knew she had to help others through this difficult journey. And along the way, Debi obtained a following that the media dubbed “NetPosse”.

 

Since 1998, Debi and NetPosse have forged a new trail for victims of horse theft! The recovery rate of horses reported to SHI in 2004 was approximately 48%. In 2005, that rate has already increased to 55%!

 

With your help, we can make it 100%

 

Participating in this survey will help further SHI’s efforts to reunite stolen/missing horses and their owners. SHI is the first and only nonprofit organization that promotes Theft Awareness and Prevention, while also working to recover stolen/missing horses … and these services are FREE!

 

If you have never visited SHI or haven’t visited lately, please do! We are working to update the site and make it more beneficial to visitors and members.

 

www.netposse.com

 

Also, if you think that you have adequate proof of ownership, then take SHI’s “Spot the App” test (located near the top of this link).  You may be very surprised at what you find, or don’t! It is our hope that this exercise will make every horse owner more aware of the importance of permanent identification.

 

SHI is producing a 2006 Calendar, as well, and we are currently selling advertising space. All stolen horses listed as of November 1, 2005, will be listed free. If you can’t purchase an ad, we hope that you will consider purchasing one, two or several calendars to place in tack/feed stores, horse sales, local equine clubs and other horse events. The advertising prices are very reasonable, and the calendars will only be $5.00 each! (plus shipping)

 

We appreciate your taking the time to participate in the survey and hope you learn something form the App Test. Please join one of our NetPosse Groups to receive valuable information and stolen/missing horse Alerts!

 

Remember: “Never underestimate the Power of One!”