HOUSTON – Thousands of dollars of tack equipment, including 15 saddles, were stolen from the Bingle Road Stables in northwest Houston Wednesday night, owners said.

Owner Stephen Cobb and his family rent space for 30 horse owners. So far, eight victims have reported stolen items.

The only witnesses to the crime couldn't tell them to stop and can't testify in court because the horses were the only ones around. Owners said it's odd no one was onsite at the time because they say the place has people coming and going to take care of the horses all day and night long.

"It sucks, to be honest, because that's people's hard-earned money," said Amanda Ocasio, a tenant and a victim.

She didn't lose any saddles but she said thieves took her head stalls, bits and reins. The ropes Ocasio needed to hold her horse, Blue Pepper, in place for her dental appointment Thursday also are gone.

Police said the thieves cut through locks with bolt cutters and pried off the hinges on multiple tack rooms.

"Actually I cannot even believe it. I want to see what else they took," said Omar Flores, who lost a couple of his saddles.

Flores says tenants at these stables are like a little community, always helping each other out by taking care of their defensless horses.

In total, Cobb estimates the loss in the $7,000-$8,000 range.

Houston police said without having surveillance cameras at the location, they're hopeful someone comes forward with information leading to an arrest.