Stolen Horse International, Inc. (SHI) brings attention to a major crime against horse lovers, horse theft.  The mission of Stolen Horse International, Inc. is to provide a comprehensive theft awareness program to all facets of the horse industry and offer educational opportunities for horse enthusiasts of all types and across all disciplines:  SHI’s goals are: 

1. To establish a global resource to aid in the search for:
• Missing horses
• Stolen horses
• Stolen tack
• Stolen trailers
• Owners of found horses

2. To promote increased involvement through equestrian organizations.

3. To build an international network, NetPosse, to disseminate images and information missing and stolen horses through the Idaho Alerts system.

4. To provide education opportunities to improve public awareness on horse theft and identification methods through seminars, presentations and exhibits.

5. To provide resources and information to the law enforcement community.

"Never underestimate the power of one!"

The current Stolen Horse International site, with only 500 hits in June 2004 as made tremendous growth for an unadvertised site. NetPosse.com now averages 70,000 - 80,000 unique visitors a month with over 1.5 MILLION hits. (posted 01-07)

Visitors from around the world are finding NetPosse.com including those from the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Sweden, Japan, UK, Australia, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Trinidad, Tobago, Brazil, Finland, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Mexico, Norway, Argentina, Italy and Turkey.

Stolen Horse International, Inc. recently gained 501(c)(3) status, making donations to the seven-year-old horse-theft-recovery network tax deductible. Horse enthusiasts can donate online through PayPal or send money to:  SHI, PO Box 1341, Shelby, NC 28151