FIREFIGHTERS came to the aid of a horse that had collapsed. 

Crews from Salisbury, Winchester and Eastleigh attended the incident in West Grimstead, which was reported to Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service just before 2pm today (Sunday, June 12). 

They helped the animal on to its feet using animal rescue equipment and it was left in the care of its owner and a vet. 

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "Firefighters from Salisbury, Winchester, Eastleigh and a Fire and Rescue Service Officer went to assist a horse that had collapsed in a field shelter.

"Animal rescue equipment and a Manitou were used to assist the horse onto its feet and it was left in the care of its owner and a vet."

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