Thief or forgetfulness?

[seminolewind]

I've boarded at this barn since 2008 except for 3 years.  I have never had a problem.  about 30 people keep their tack in a room.  Most of one's horse supplies like brushes are usually kept in like a housecleaning caddy.


2 weeks ago I notice my mane hairbrush isn't there.  I search all over thinking I may have left it on the floor, which would be unusual for me as I use things and drop them back into the caddy.  Last week my horse body brush isn't there.  Now I'm thinking that's quite a coincidence.  I put all my stuff in a tool box and set it up so I'll know if someone goes in there.  It's cheap stuff, but darnit, it's stuff I use every time I'm there.  So the story will continue.  

[maryellen]

Someone is definitely using your stuff..too much of a coincidence

[seminolewind]

Yea. Well I'm still waiting for someone to open my box. It's not like the brush was special or anything. There are a bunch all over the place of the same thing. I think they're just the barn stuff.

[dawg53]

Perhaps someone used it and forgot to put it back?

[seminolewind]

Well I can see it happening once . But 1-2 weeks later again? These are not expensive items which would lead me to believe that someone has a klepto problem. So I just keep setting up my box and see if anything else goes missing.

I asked 2 other ladies that don't talk much to anyone and they haven't had a problem that I know of.
I'm thinking of just taking my bridle home because it was so expensive I don't tell anyone the price, LOL. That was when I had money,LOL. But I have experienced cheap , moderate, and expensive bridles and the pricey ones do look like brand new a very long time.