THOUSANDS of pounds worth of horse riding equipment was stolen from a Witney stables.

Thieves raided outbuildings at a farm in Crawley Road and made off with a number of saddles, bridles and rugs between 5pm on December 22 and 8am the following day.

A generator was also stolen from one of the buildings.

The police have urged owners of horse equipment - known as tack - to do what they can to protect valuable equipment.

Guidance includes marking equipment - which Thames Valley Police neighbourhood teams will do free of charge.

Call 101 to arrange an appointment.