Stolen Horse named Gratian Hanover aka Baby Grat

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Stolen Horse Near Osteen, FL, 32764

Name: Gratian Hanover aka Baby Grat
Gender: Gelding
Species: Horse
Breed: Standardbred
Description: Osteen, FL - Last night, a trailer backed into the farm's entrance, cut the lock, and loaded four horses onto it. The police have been here all morning, creating a report. Baby Grat was one of these horses. He has a white star, freeze band and microchip. He just has a white star on his forehead and his ankle has freeze dots

A report has been filed with the Agricultural Crimes Deputy, 386 295 7978.

SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE: Read the comments for updates and more information.

GRATIAN HANOVER
Freeze Brand: 4K656
Microchip: 985141001374110

Gratian, also known as Baby Grat, has been on a farm in Florida for precisely one year. I retired him from racing because he was sore. He is my forever horse, and I want him to live out his life happily and healthily.

VOLUSIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE POST: Mike Chitwood and Volusia Sheriff's Office: VSO detectives are investigating the theft of 4 horses from a property in Osteen, and we’re putting up a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. The horses are Slater (8 years old), R Chism (13), Snoop (19), and Gratian Hanover (13). Photos of Gratian Hanover and Snoop are attached. We are pursuing leads and working closely with our partners including the Department of Agriculture to find all 4 horses. My message to the suspects is that it’s only a matter of time before you’re caught, so your best course of action is to make sure no harm comes to these horses. It doesn’t matter where you go or how you try to cover your tracks. You’re going to get caught, and the consequences will be a whole lot worse if the horses were harmed. Again, a $10,000 reward is available. If you have information to assist in the investigation, email Det. Bartzer at MBartzer@volusiasheriff.gov, call 386-860-7030, or contact Central Dispatch at 386-248-1777

Area Last Seen: Osteen, FL, 32764
Date Stolen: 12/11/2025
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Stolen Horse International

YAHOO NEWS COPY OF STORY: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/4-horses-stolen-osteen-property-173944332.html

12/14/2025 6:47:00 AM

Stolen Horse International

EDGEWATER GAZETTE STORY: The theft has rattled the Osteen community, where horses are not only valued companions but also part of the area’s agricultural and recreational life. Residents have expressed concern and outrage, and many are rallying to support the investigation by sharing information and keeping watch for suspicious activity. https://www.edgewatergazette.us/blog/detectives-with-the-volusia-sheriff-s-office-are-investigating-the-theft-of

12/14/2025 6:46:00 AM

Stolen Horse International

WKMG NEWS STORY: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/12/13/10k-reward-offered-after-4-horses-stolen-in-osteen-sheriff-says/

12/14/2025 6:41:00 AM

Stolen Horse International

WFTV 9 NEWS STORY- OSTEEN, Fla. �" The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of four horses from a property in Osteen and has announced a $10,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible. The stolen horses are named Slater, R Chism, Snoop, and Gratian Hanover, aged between 8 and 19 years. The Sheriff’s Office is currently pursuing leads and working with the Department of Agriculture to find the missing animals. https://www.wftv.com/news/local/volusia-county/10k-reward-offered-four-stolen-horses-volusia-county/NPJTOYY5UJEJJCFWPMM57GI7OQ/

12/14/2025 6:39:00 AM

Stolen Horse International

FOX 35 NEWS: VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - What we know: The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the theft of four horses from a property in Osteen and are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/4-horses-stolen-from-osteen-property-10000-reward-offered

12/14/2025 6:38:00 AM

Stolen Horse International

WESH2 NEWS STORY: OSTEEN, Fla. �" The Volusia Sheriff's Office said four horses were stolen from a property in Osteen and that deputies are now investigating the theft. https://www.wesh.com/article/volusia-sheriffs-office-theft-horses-osteen/69717491

12/14/2025 6:37:00 AM

Stolen Horse International

Mike Chitwood and Volusia Sheriff's Office: VSO detectives are investigating the theft of 4 horses from a property in Osteen, and we’re putting up a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. The horses are Slater (8 years old), R Chism (13), Snoop (19), and Gratian Hanover (13). Photos of Gratian Hanover and Snoop are attached. We are pursuing leads and working closely with our partners including the Department of Agriculture to find all 4 horses. My message to the suspects is that it’s only a matter of time before you’re caught, so your best course of action is to make sure no harm comes to these horses. It doesn’t matter where you go or how you try to cover your tracks. You’re going to get caught, and the consequences will be a whole lot worse if the horses were harmed. Again, a $10,000 reward is available. If you have information to assist in the investigation, email Det. Bartzer at MBartzer@volusiasheriff.gov, call 386-860-7030, or contact Central Dispatch at 386-248-1777. Post link: https://www.facebook.com/sheriffchitwood/posts/pfbid026CLWFfEbDZ9NGcSLhaHrPFLpGg8d26iBK9bDmVYb4z1K6tHssbRb86yGYXNfXKu5l

12/14/2025 5:54:00 AM

Stolen Horse International

The baby in the pictures was not stolen.

12/11/2025 5:39:00 PM

Stolen Horse International

There were four horses stolen. Pictures of all the horses are on the webpage. Currently, we only have a report on Baby Grat. Other horse info: So the big one is a quarter horse that was stolen with Gratian. Slater and R Chism are two more Standardbreds stolen.

12/11/2025 5:38:00 PM