I'm in the northeast where tack theft is more common. (People back up their trucks or trailers to a barn, open the doors and clean it out of tack.) I haven't really heard of horse theft in these parts. Has anyone here known people who've experienced horse theft? It never even occured to me as much of a threat until I read that article and then looked at netposse. I remember someone telling me about horses stolen from showgrounds of a several day show. I've kept my horse in temporary stalls at A show series, but not I'd be really hesitant unless I could stay there too. I would think that it's more common for those areas with very large acreage where a thief wouldn't easily be spotted? I'm going to get my horse microchipped regardless.