Police mount investigation after rare miniature horses stolen

Police have launched an appeal after two rare miniature horses were stolen from a farm in Kent.

The animals, which are 2ft 8in tall, are believed to have been taken between 8pm on 27 May and 1am on 28 May.

A gate was also damaged during the incident on Marsh Green Road, near Edenbridge.

Investigators have released images of the stallion and are appealing to members of the public for help in finding the pair.

Officers have carried out house-to-house inquiries and looked at CCTV, as they urged local residents who might have footage to contact them.

The stolen animals are a breeding pair of Argentine Falabella horses.

The stallion is described as white with brown spots, while the mare is described as black.

The Falabella breed originated in Argentina during the mid-19th century through careful and selective breeding, according to the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre sanctuary.

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Over time, these miniature horses became prized for their consistent size, refined appearance, and friendly temperament, the sanctuary has said.

Although often mistaken for ponies, Falabellas are horses in miniature form, it added.

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