The Western Cape Equine Trust, which finds new homes for retired racehorses, has lost much valuable equipment as a result of a break-in at its Philippi stables.

Committee member Leigh Taberer said yesterday: “The tack room was cleaned out and we lost our saddles, bridles, lead reins, halters and blankets despite our having serious locks on the front gates and on the tack room door.”

The Trust is appealing for donations of second-hand tack. Anybody with anything suitable is asked to contact Ms Taberer on 071-226 6999.

By Michael Clower