Shergar in fourth, and the Aga Khan took the decision to retire him to stud in Ireland. After Shergar's Epsom Derby win, the Aga Khan sold 40 shares in the horse, valuing it at £10 million. Retaining six shares, he created an owner's syndicate with the remaining 34 members. Shergar was stolen from the Aga Khan's stud farm by an armed gang on 8 February 1983. Negotiations were conducted with the thieves, but the gang broke off all communication after four days when the syndicate did not accept as true the proof provided that the horse was still alive. In 1999
Stolen Horse International and hurricanes. They assisted with reuniting pet owners with their pets after Hurricane Katrina and many other disasters. A book titled "Horse Theft. Been There—Done That" was released by Stolen Horse International, Inc., to inform horse owners about how to protect their horses from theft. The organization also travels to various expositions, clinics and groups across the United States to educate horse owners on how to prevent and deal with all missing horse situations and equine identification. Stolen Horse International, Inc., also works closely with law enforcement personnel to aid in the apprehension of horse thieves, as well as search