The RSPCA and firefighters labored collectively to free a mare who was caught in mud – and tangled in barbed wire.
The charity and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service went to assistance from the horse, who was caught in a discipline in Beamish in Stanley, Durham, on 25 September.
An RSPCA spokesman mentioned it took about half an hour to free the mare from the barbed wire, which was tangled around her leg, after which hoist her to security.
“This poor mare had got herself well and truly stuck,” mentioned RSPCA inspector Suzanne Edgar.
“She had a wound on one of her back legs just above the hoof caused by the barbed wire and then unfortunately slipped on to her side in the mud. Thankfully, she was on her feet when I arrived so I could check her over. The wound didn’t look too deep and she could put her weight on it – but we contacted a vet as well to be sure she was okay.”
Ms Edgar mentioned the mare regarded “an entirely different horse” as soon as the mud was eliminated.
“Her owner arrived shortly afterwards so I was able to reunite her with her owner and her horse friends in the field.” she mentioned. “I additionally gave the proprietor some recommendation about guaranteeing the fences within the space are maintained to verify one thing like this doesn’t occur once more.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the help of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service who were able to help rescue this horse and bring her to safety. This was a great reminder of what we can achieve together for animal welfare.”
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