POLICE have estimated the value of saddles and bridles stolen from a livery yard at around £10,000.

The tack taken from the yard in Bethersden, near Ashford, includes a Bates General purpose saddle, a Lenetex bridle, a double bridle, a jumping saddle, a snaffle bridle, a black Country saddle, a black Ideal saddle, a black 'Happy mouth' Pelham bridle and a straight bar bit.

Police want to hear from anyone who is offered cheap tack from an unusual source.

Ashford police station can be contacted on 01233 619167 or alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.