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Welcome to The Complete Source for All Things Related to Missing Horses, Tack, Equipment and Farm Crimes!
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Stolen Horse International/NetPosse.com is a non-profit organization founded specifically to assist horse owners with recovering horses lost through theft. Our mission includes providing comprehensive theft awareness programs to all facets of the horse industry and educational opportunities for horse enthusiasts of all types and across all disciplines.
At Stolen Horse International, we are as passionate about horses as you are. We email you the latest theft and missing horse information, along with horse interest stories and reports from horse theft victims. We investigate and share theft prevention techniques that really work. Debi Metcalfe, President --Stolen Horse International, Inc. |
NetPosse.com on Pet Pals TV
Watch this video with Pet Pals TV of Debi Metcalfe and one of our youngest volunteers at the Hoosier Horse Fair. Please send a note on facebook to Pet Pals TV. Their link and information is at this link. Click here to watch video.
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Debi Metcalfe and Buck Brannamon
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NetPosse.com at Hoosier Horse Fair in April
Netposse founder Debi Metcalfe with fellow clinician Buck Brannaman. Two great people who help horses and their people internationally! Keep up the great work!
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Equine insurance company seeks help
Have you seen these horses?
Two horses from two states were listed recently on NetPosse.com recently by the insurance company that insured them. They need our help. Have you seen Fly By Toast from Texas and Colonels Leo Delux "Dieses" from Arizona?
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Two miniature horses disappear in NC
Two miniature horses disappeared within weeks of each other in North Carolina. One has found its way home after the news was broadcast. That is the good news. The bad news is that Rambo is still missing. Have you seen this missing mini?
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"Civil Theft" continues across the USA
Sometimes a theft is not a theft
Sometimes it is a civil matter. We continue to see more and more "thefts" that are either civil matters or turned into civil matters by law enforcement and our judicial system. This week we have had numerous phone calls asking for help or advice in our office. There may be a "civil theft" ring in one of our states. Others are talked out of their horses or give their horses to a "good forever home" only to find out they were quickly sold by the person they trusted. Please read this article and prepare so that you will not be a victim of "civil theft". How to be a Legal Horse Thief
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Stolen horse victim has trailer stolen.
Read what happens next.
When you get a ticket in the mail from Sunpass it's not a good feeling unless its a picture of your stolen trailer roaring thru the toll, pulled by the thief. Read more here.We'd like to thank the following NetPosse partners for sending Cruiser's information to their network contacts.
 
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Anyone lost this NC horse?
It could be from anywhere......
Gelding found in Ayden/Grifton area. Please call and give description of your lost horse to see if it is this horse. Go to found horse link and info here.
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This horse was stolen in 1993.
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Stolen horse victim has trailer stolen.
Read what happens next.
When you get a ticket in the mail from Sunpass it's not a good feeling unless its a picture of your stolen trailer roaring thru the toll, pulled by the thief. Read more here.
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Debi Metcalfe joins AmerEquine Festival of the Horse in Texas
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The educational line-up of AmerEquine's Festival of the Horse will have the best in the world. We are pleased to have Debi Metcalfe of Stolen Horse International / NetPosse as a part of the event. The educational roster includes Craig Cameron who will be presenting his patented Extreme Cowboy Race and other clinics as well. Don't miss the music festival, the competitions, the clinicians, the vendors and much more. Click here to read more about this event.
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Click the banner and visit the NetPosse store today!
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NetPosse Seeking Store Donations
We all have horse things that we just don't use anymore. If you have new or gently worn tack, jewelry, horse nic naks etc., that are cluttering up your drawers and tack rooms, here's your chance to support Stolen Horse International/ NetPosse.com. We want your stuff to list in the NetPosse Store. Proceeds will be used for victims' services and educational programs. Email us for more information on how to donate today at stolenhorse@netposse.com. |
   What's new in the NetPosse Store?
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Southern States S.H.O.W. Program
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Owner of one of the most successful Quarter Horse farms arrested in $30 million embezzlement scheme
CHICAGO- Wednesday, April 18, 2012: For years Rita Crundwell has kept an eye over virtually every dollar that passed through the small town of Dixon's coffers as city comptroller while also running one of the most successful horse farms in America. On Tuesday FBI agents led Crundwell from City Hall in handcuffs on charges she misappropriated more than $30 million in city funds in just the last six years. Much of the money went to pay to operate the champion horse breeder's Meri-J Ranch, authorities alleged. More on this story here.
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Farmer jailed for six months over stolen feeders
IRELAND. -- A FARMER in Ireland that got caught with two stolen cattle feeders and for who repeatedly allowing animals to wander onto a busy road has been jailed for six months and fined more than €2,000. Wouldn't it be nice if the horse thieves in the United States received at least this much? Full story here
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Who Took the Horse Tranquilizers?
MOKENA IL-NetPosse News From Police Blotter: - On April 16, a horse veterinarian told police that horse tranquilizers, steroids and medication were missing from the truck he had dropped off nine days prior ...to be repainted. Four employees of an auto repair shop in the 19200 block of 85th Court were listed as suspects, though no charges Resource
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Photo donated by Kourtney
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Disabled riding center hit by horse theft in Australia
AUSTRALIA-April 5, 2012 - Officials from the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Centre, in Officer are in shock that their two ponies used by disabled riders have been stolen. Continue story here.
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Rider jumps 6 foot fence - No bridle and bareback
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This amazing video of a New Zealand rider and her incredible jumper has gone viral. Can you jump that big bareback? |
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Blind horse gives competitors a run for their money
TEXAS - When Thomas Boyd began looking for a horse to add to his family's stable a few years ago, he thought he found the perfect one on Craig's List. Boyd says of his horse, "A lot of people give up on horses, just because of an injury or old age or no matter what it might be," he explained. "But an animal's not done 'til they're done." Continue story here.
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When I say Disaster... You say?
Let's play a little word association game today. I say the words and you tell me the first thought that comes to your mind in 3 words or less. Are you ready? Here we go! The words are......Stolen Horse. Your first thoughts? Click here to tell us your three words.
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Oops! We Are Late
For a Very Important Date!
 | Last month we missed sending out our April NetPosse News on time. With my travel schedule being so busy in April I was unable to finish the news. I hope you will not hang me for sending it out late. If anyone would like to help me with the NetPosse News I would greatly appreciate the help.
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Our volunteers come in all ages. Here Tyra Gordon from Indiana assist Debi Metcalfe in one of her identification clinics at the Hoosier Horse Fair.
Volunteers, the Pride of NetPosse.com
If you have always dreamed of doing what you love and working among a group of motivated, caring and like-minded people, then volunteering for NetPosse.com is the destination of your dreams! You can make a difference!
You are required to have an account at NetPosse.com before you can register to become a volunteer.
Please either login to an existing account or register to make a new account. Once you login go to "My Account" at the top of the page and click on the Volunteer button.
Explore NetPosse.com!
Do you have favorite pictures you would like to let NetPosse.com use for the newsletter, website, news stories etc? You can submit them anytime. They can be of anything. If you like to draw and have a cartoon especially for NetPosse.com, we want to see it. Follow the link below and drop them in our photo Dropbox.
Explore NetPosse.com!
Learn how to sign up to be a NetPosse volunteer with these easy instructions. You will need to login to NetPosse.com Click here. 
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Debi Metcalfe / NetPosse may be coming to an event near you soon!
Education is very a very important part of what we do at Stolen Horse International/NetPosse. Each time we are at a public event we have opportunities to reach more people for victims and to provide education that we don't find on facebook or behind a computer at a desk.
Debi's schedule
- May 19, 2012 will bring Debi to the Carolina Equine Rescue & Assistance, CERA Field Daya function in Monre, NC. Register to have your horse freeze branded or microchipped.
- Debi will present at the AmeriEquine event in Texas in June 1-3, 2012
Click HERE for Debi Metcalfe's public appearance calendar.
For clinics, group seminars and demonstrations on theft prevention and permanent identification methods, email Debi Metcalfe here.
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Wish list
We are in need of the following items you have used items around and don't need them anymore we would love to have them.
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Make a donation today
Stolen Horse International, Inc., is a non-profit organization supported solely by tax deductible donations and does not receive funding from county, state or federal entities. Please make a donation of your choice. You can use PayPal, Credit Card, Monthly Bank Draft, Monthly PayPal Subscription. Click here or the PayPal button below to go to our donate page.
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Or mail your contribution to
Stolen Horse International, Inc.
PO Box 1341
Shelby, NC 28150
*Consult a tax accountant if you have any questions.
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Be prepared--microchip your horse!
Unfortunately animals, including many horses, are left to fend for themselves when disasters strike, such as fires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. Many of those animals will be gathered up by animal rescue organizations and emergency responders. How do the horses find their owners? Please make sure your horses have microchips so they can be identified and reunited with you by rescue organizations.
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