Top showjumper targeted by thieves

Hickstead Derby-winning showjumper Paul Beecher was “devastated” yesterday after his tack room was hit by thieves as he was filming a TV documentary.

Thieves took saddles and bridles worth up to €20,000 in the raid on Monday.

“Everything is gone, including my two Jaguar saddles and two Prestige saddles, along with another 10 saddles,” said Mr Beecher. “One of my Jaguar saddles was made to measure. Six show bridles and six work bridles were also taken.