80‑Year‑Old Pleads for Help Finding Stolen Horse “Reba McEntire”

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Issued by: Stolen Horse International – NetPosse™
Contact: Text: 704‑472‑4314
Email: debi@netposse.com
Website: https://netposse.com

Elderly North Carolina Woman Pleads for Public’s Help in Finding Her Stolen Horse, “Reba,” Named After Country Icon

LUMBER BRIDGE, NC — [March 14, 2026] — Stolen Horse International–NetPosse™ is issuing an urgent public alert for Reba, a Spotted Tennessee Walking Horse named after country music artist Reba McEntire. Reba was stolen from her home during the night of March 10, 2026, in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina.

Security video obtained from the property shows two men walking two horses across the driveway. One of the horses was Reba, and Stolen Horse International believes the second horse may have been used as a lead horse to encourage Reba to walk more willingly into the darkness.

Reba’s tracks were later found ending along the paved road, leading investigators to believe she may have been loaded into a trailer and transported away from the area.

Reba’s owner, Rosemary, who is 80 years old and currently recovering from a broken back, is heartbroken and pleading for the public’s help.

“I am 80 years old and am healing from a broken back. I do not know how to use social media, and I need help finding Reba. I’ve had her for 16 years, and I never thought this could happen. Please, help me bring her back home.”
— Rosemary, Reba’s owner

The public is urged to visit Reba’s official NetPosse webpage for verified case information and a printable flyer.

Reba’s NetPosse Page & Printable Flyer:
https://netposse.com/?8966 

Supporters are also encouraged to share the official Facebook NetPosse Alert widely to increase visibility and reach potential witnesses.

Facebook NetPosse Alert With Over 3,000 Shares in Less Than 24 Hours:
https://www.facebook.com/StolenHorseInternationalNetPosse/posts/pfbid0L1Z5KQMJEj1PHdcWPsLe3Y45MgFAuP1ELMdeNMnuJFK3a69fXCFH4rU5ovpLRo6ol 

NetPosse reminds the public that sharing is one of the most powerful tools in recovering stolen horses. Posting flyers in feed stores, veterinary clinics, gas stations, barns, churches, and community boards can significantly improve the chances of finding Reba.

About Stolen Horse International – NetPosse™
Stolen Horse International (SHI), also known as NetPosse™, founded in Shelby, NC, is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to helping victims of missing, lost, and stolen equines. For over 28 years, SHI has provided verified alerts, recovery tools, victim support, education, and the longest‑standing trusted database of equine theft and disappearance cases. NetPosse is recognized nationwide as the leading resource for equine recovery assistance.

POSTNOTE: 

key Facts

• Reba is a 16‑year companion to an elderly owner who is physically unable to search alone.
• Theft involved two men and two horses strategically used to lead Reba away.
• Theft occurred at night and was captured on security video.
• Stolen Horse International believes she was likely transported immediately.

Why This Story Matters

• Elderly victim recovering from a broken back.
• Multi‑county concern — stolen horses often cross state lines.
• Community involvement is critical in these cases.
• Horse theft is more common than most Americans realize.

What the Public Can Do

• Share the flyer.
• Share the Facebook alert.
• Contact law enforcement or NetPosse with any tips.
• Look for unfamiliar horses in neighbors’ pastures or barns.