Stuck-in-mud horse rescued by firefighters in Ossett

Firefighters freed a horse which was stuck in mud at a stables in Ossett, West Yorkshire, this afternoon.
The fire service was called to an incident at Runtlings Lane, Ossett. Photo: Ian DayThe fire service was called to an incident at Runtlings Lane, Ossett. Photo: Ian Day
The fire service was called to an incident at Runtlings Lane, Ossett. Photo: Ian Day

The specialist horse rescue team from Cleckheaton was dispatched to Runtlings Lane at 3.24pm, along with a fire engine, to help free the two-year-old cob.

The pony was rescued and being cared for by 4.09pm.