ABOUT £1,600 worth of equipment for a pony was stolen from its tack room. 

New Forest pony Charlie had its room broken into in Pussex Lane, near Bournemouth Airport, Hurn. 

Items stolen from the tack include saddles, bridles and other sentimental items belonging to two different owners. 

Officers are now appealing for information on the incident that happened between 5.30pm on Sunday, February 25 and the next morning. 

A spokesperson for Dorset Police’s rural crime team said: “If only Charlie the lovely New Forest pony in the picture could speak.” 

Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact PC 1614 Kate Schofield of Dorset Police RCT, quoting reference number 55240035494. 

This can be done via https://orlo.uk/vxD5Z, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101.  

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at https://orlo.uk/lB4jQ or call Freephone 0800 555 111.