FIREFIGHTERS helped a 31-year-old horse back to its feet after it suffered a fall in Orsett.
Crews from Orsett and Chelmsford were called to Baker Street at 11.28am on Saturday morning.
The horse, which weighed a whopping 600 kilograms, was found on its side before crews arrived.
Pictures show firefighters rescuing elderly 600kg horse in Orsett. Picture: Essex Fire Service
Firefighters worked alongside a vet to ensure the animal was looked after a treated appropriately.
Specialist animal rescue equipment was used to lift it back up to its feet.
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It was moving freely again by 1.15pm this afternoon.
Pictures show firefighters rescuing elderly 600kg horse in Orsett. Picture: Essex Fire Service
Station Manager Dave Bond said: "I'm really proud of our crews and the way they worked together with the vet and site owners to make sure the horse was properly cared for at all times.
"This was a sensitive and complex situation, but thankfully the horse is back to its feet and free from any significant injuries."
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