A horse that fell to the ground and got stuck for a few hours was rescued by a tractor.

The incident happened in Drefach at around 9:24am and the horse was then placed into the care of a veterinarian.

The horse was on the ground for a few hours.The horse was on the ground for a few hours. (Image: Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service)

Fire crews from Ammanford and Carmarthen were called before leaving the incident at 12:31pm.

A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said:

“At 9.24am on Thursday, August 29th, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Ammanford and Carmarthen Fire Stations were called to an incident in Drefach.

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A veterinarian gave the horse care after the incident.A veterinarian gave the horse care after the incident. (Image: Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service)

“Crews responded to one adult horse, measuring approximately 16 hands tall, that had fallen and been down for a number of hours. 

“In liaison with the horse’s owner and the veterinarian that was also in attendance, crews planned and successfully got the horse back on its feet using a tractor. 

“The horse was then put in the care of the owner and veterinarian. Crews left the scene at 12.31pm.”