HORSE owners are advised to gallop along to an equestrian event for crime prevention advice.

The Cotswolds Hunt and Farms Show at Andoversford on Sunday will have police community support officer Mel Oliveira on hand. She will answer any questions and offer crime reduction tips.

She is also eager to encourage horse owners to get involved with Horsewatch, which aims to reduce rural and equine crime by connecting all horse owners and riders to improve security.

PCSO Oliveira said: "We want to make it as easy as possible for owners to protect their horses and equipment.

"I'll discuss how you can keep your yard secure with some practical crime prevention advice, as well as offer to postcode horse tack free of charge, which can be done in just a matter of minutes.

"We encourage all horse owners to ensure items of tack are security marked. Thieves are far less likely to steal items that can be traced back to their owners.

"It is also sensible to keep a comprehensive list of all your tack, including identification details such as photographs of makes and identification numbers of valuable items like saddles."