Firefighters rescue large Arab horse who had fallen in stables

Our animal rescue teams and fire crews were called to rescue a large horse who had fallen inside the stables on Sheepwash Lane in Denmead on Friday morning.

The Arab mare had fallen, was laid out on her side and was unable to get up.

Firefighters from Cosham, Winchester and Overton were on the scene shortly before 10am.

A local vet sedated the animal before crews formulated a plan to lift the 15-hands high horse using a Manitou vehicle.

The 31-year-old animal was successfully lifted and left with the vet and owner, as firefighters made up their equipment and returned to station at 11:34.