I hope to have you join the growing list of volunteers in law enforcement. (This is a private list not open to public viewing) Come help us grow!

Thank you for your support.

Debi Metcalfe--President
Stolen Horse International
The "NetPosse"
www.netposse.com


If you would like your organization listed here please contact us at: stolenhorse@netposse.com

Endorsements/Recommendations

"As retired law enforcement officers and currently training Mounted Police Nationwide, we feel the information and work being done by Stolen Horse International is of the utmost importance. We have worked many cases of stolen horses and so often before they are located the slaughter house is the ultimate end. SHI has made it possible to locate some of these victim horses sooner and boosted the law enforcement capabilities. Also through their efforts, SHI has educated many law enforcement officers of this serious problem." Thank you to the SHI staff for their concern and efforts in making this a very successful program.

Terry and Darlene Geiser
Geiser Equine/Southern Police Institute-Univ. of Louisville, KY.

"I have used SHI to help me attempt to track horses down and find some owners as well as check other locations clear across the country for destinations and other information. Debi does a wonderful job, and cut my work down considerably due to her dedication to her work. This is a wonderful resource to use and her ability and dedication makes it a outstanding Law Enforcement tool to use. Contacting SHI is part of my department's plan of action in case of horse theft."

Dep. Matthew Lunsford
Deputy Sheriff
Preble County Sheriff's Office
Ohio

Not many people have the fortitude that it takes to do what you've done. Here you taken a terrible loss, the theft of your own beloved animal, and turned that tragedy into a wonderful Silver Lining for other people with the same dark cloud hanging over them. Law Enforcement agencies all over the world are now turning to you to get information on stolen horses, trailers, saddles, and who only knows what else, because you had the courage to figure out a way to get your own horse back, and upon finding that it worked, you passed on your success to many others, who with your help, have managed to reunite many families. 

I have passed your name and that of SHI along to many Law Enforcement officers that I know, knowing that one day should they need assistance from SHI, you will be there to help them solve their cases and bring the criminals to justice, who feel that they should help themselves to the property of others. You have become, Debi, the NCIC of stolen horses, and are well on your way, with your Micro-Chip I.D. program, the being the DMV of the horse world as well. 

My hat is off to you and your family. I can only say that I am truly honored and privilege to have gotten to know and work with you over the years. 

Thank You again, 
Herb Boykin 
Livestock Deputy
Brazoria County, Texas

My duties as an Agriculture Investigator with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries involve the investigation of thefts of horses, horse trailers and tack. For the past several years I have utilized Debi Metcalfe's "Stolen Horse International" and the "NetPosse" group. Debi has assisted me on numerous investigations, she and her organization is a great resource for law enforcement.

Steve McBride

In late November 2002 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen horse from our county. I received the investigation and found that an adjacent county had experienced the same offense in recent weeks.

As I worked through the weekend Debbie Metcalfe found me! This was no small accomplishment as Mrs. Metcalfe was without electric in her North Carolina residence, due to an ice storm that affected her entire region. 

As I recall I received a phone call from California form an associate of Mrs. Metcalfe late in the night on this particular weekend. I also received a call from an associate in Pennsylvania. 

The information provided by these two allowed me to work with our victim and provide photographs and report information that allowed Metcalfe to assemble a poster of the missing horse.

Mrs. Metcalfe assembled the posters and distributed them, through her network, well past my reach locaitly.

She also provided a law enforcement contact from out of state that could provide some history of her past efforts and served as reassurance of her past efforts.

Mrs. Metcalfe efforts took the investigation hundreds of miles from where the horses were stolen to where they would be located, eventually being returned to their owners, identifying suspects, and eventual prosecution of a suspect. 

It is fair to say that without Debi Metcalfe and Stolen Horses International, the results of this investigation would not have been the same.

I have since had contact with Mrs. Metcalfe on at least three other cases and always welcome her information and input.

I would strongly encourage any law enforcement agency to welcome Debi Metcalfe and Stolen Horses International with open arms. I have personally contacted other agencies after learning of similar offenses in local jurisdictions and encouraged contact with Mrs. Metcalfe.

Mrs. Metcalfe is a professional and tactful in her efforts. She is a great resource of information and a relentless activist for her cause.

Sergeant Rick Logan
Criminal Investigation Division
Warren County Sheriff's Office
550 Justice Drive
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Office 513 695 1598
Fax 513 695 1286

You have found your goal in life---helping people find their loved ones - their four legged loved ones their horse. You have comforted and made happy, so many people, with your generosity and hard work. You pay for things out of your family’s money; you work tirelessly from early morning to late at night.

I have been in law enforcement for the past 30 years, and I presently investigate felonies, as an investigator for a large sheriff's department in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For that reason, I personally can relate to what you go through, in order to solve your cases, on a day-to-day basis. 

You are the type of investigator that all victim's are comforted to know. They know you always do your best! You welcome people to email you and even allow them to call your home telephone when they need to know someone cares about their loss. 

I personally have one of your recently published books.

I would recommend this book " Horse Theft, Been There Done That" to anyone who cares enough about their horse to "try" and keep their beloved horses safe. You are there for the people even after the sale of the book is over!! I commend you for that!! 

During the time I have known you, I have always admired your style, professionalism, and dedication to your mission of finding horses.

You are a great asset in helping law enforcement do their job. The stealing of a horse, in all the jurisdiction's I know, is a felony, which means the thief can be sent to prison when you or law enforcement track them down!! You're "never give up attitude" is a lesson to all of us!! 

Debi, you have helped me a great deal. I want you to know it is a privilege and honor to know you!! Keep up the great work in finding horses and may GOD BLESS you and your family!! 

Jay E. Gregory, Retired Investigator
Virginia

I don't know if there is enough I can say to show express my thanks to Debi Metcalfe and Stolen Horse International. As a retired law enforcement officer, with over 17 years on the job, I know that there are very few agencies that have the time or the manpower to even attempt what she is doing for nothing! 

Debi is the horse owners first line of defense, and first and best chance of recovering a stolen horse. I was inspired to start Equine Theft Investigators Network, just to give her an avenue of support for her website and for the victims of stolen horses. Her website is loaded with tips and insights on how to keep your horses safe, and how to help yourself find them if they are stolen.

Horse owners everywhere should be eternally grateful for all your efforts! Thanks Debi!

David Oncale--Private Investigator
Oncale Investigations
California