The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) is asking for the publics help after three important items used in its outreach work were stolen from its offices in West Yorkshire earlier this month.A life-sized, black mechanical horse named Duchess, a silver/grey Ifor Williams double trailer, and a brown Western saddle with childrens stirrups are believed to have been taken from the yard at BETAs headquarters in Wetherby around 2.30am on Sunday 5 July.Duchess, who was inside the trailer when it was stolen, was wearing the Western saddle. She has theBETA logo printed on her side and her serial number is 225.Duchess cannot function without her key, meaning she has no practical use to anyone who has taken her.The trailer, which was built in 2017, is unusual in that it doesnt have a front ramp. Itfeatures the BETA logos on the side and back and its serial number is5143373.Outreach work affectedExecutive director Claire Williams said the theft would have a significant impact on the associations outreach work.The loss not only means disappointing members of the equestrian community who were planning on borrowing the horse for promotion and fund-raising efforts but means our ability to promote the enjoyment of riding often to non-horsey members of the public is severely curtailed, said Claire.Anyone who sees the trailer, mechanical horse or saddle is asked to contact BETA on 01937 587062, North Yorkshire Police quoting crime reference NYP 10072026-0377, or emailinfo@beta-uk.org.Image British Equestrian Trade Association.More from Your HorseGemma Stevens makes history with third Eventers Challenge title at HicksteadI love them so much: 11-year-old girl jumps her way into history books at HicksteadPole exercises that make clever, confident horsesTina Cooks top tips for jumping on grassThe post BETA appeals for help after theft of mechanical horse and trailer appeared first on Your Horse.