MILDURA Horse Riding School was forced to halt all lessons earlier this week when burglars stole more than $8000 worth of equipment.

Owner Megan Jackmann said she had been rocked by the thoughtless theft, which she discovered on Tuesday morning.

"I went down to the paddocks with a client -- I was going to show her how to feed and give the horses their medication," she said.

"I went and got my s...