The Smart Way to Store Your Tack Securely

Tack theft is on the rise, and it's not just the odd bridle going missing anymore. We're talking organised gangs targeting livery yards and businesses, with average hauls reaching £30,000. Some incidents involve even more.

NFU Mutual's survey puts tack ninth on the list of most stolen rural items (quad bikes top the list, if you're wondering). About 70% of their agents reckon rural crime is increasing, and tack theft specifically has gone from opportunistic snatch-and-grab to planned, large-scale operations.

"Thieves plan very meticulously, and theft on a grand scale can ruin careers and businesses," says Nicola Whittaker from NFU Mutual.

Security first, organisation second

If your tack is stored somewhere a thief can access easily, you're making their job far too simple. Flimsy padlocks, wooden tack rooms with basic catches, sheds you could kick through - none of that's going to stop someone who's serious about stealing your gear.

What you need is proper security. The kind that makes thieves move on to an easier target.

That's where an Asgard shed comes in - weatherproof galvanised steel construction, reinforced doors and hinges, Police Preferred Specification. These aren't sheds you can break into quietly or quickly.

Add the tack storage kit

Once you've got the security sorted with an Asgard shed, our tack storage kit turns it into a properly functional tack room.

The kit is straightforward - galvanised steel rack, pre-drilled for our saddle holders and hook sets. It'll hold up to three saddles at once, plus bridles, headcollars, and whatever else you need to store. The lower saddle position works best for smaller saddles, but you can arrange everything to suit your setup.

"These racks are really handy for our students' saddles on our existing Asgard shed, a nice add-on." - Stu

Because we design everything in-house, the kit fits all our shed models. Whether you've got a motorcycle garage, cycle store, or garden shed, you can add the tack storage kit and turn it into secure tack storage. The larger models - Garrison, Gladiator, Centurion, and Trojan - give you the most space to work with.

Why it makes sense

When you consider what you've got stored inside - saddles, bridles, rugs, competition gear - investing in proper security and organisation makes sense. You're not just protecting equipment, you're protecting your ability to ride, compete, or run your business.

And honestly? There's something quite satisfying about knowing your stuff is locked up in something a thief would need serious time and effort to get into. Most won't bother. They'll move on to somewhere easier.

Plus, having everything organised on proper racks means you're not rummaging through a pile of tack every time you need something. It's just better all round.

Getting started

If you've already got an Asgard shed, brilliant - just add the tack storage kit. If you're starting from scratch, you'll need one of our larger sheds plus the kit to create a complete secure tack storage solution.

Are you ready to turn your shed into a tack secure tack storage box? View our Saddle Rack Kit here.