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Upside down pony rescued from New Forest ditch

Friends of the Hampshire Animal Rescue Team Horse rescue in OwerFriends of the Hampshire Animal Rescue Team
The trapped pony was discovered on the A36 near Ower

A pony has been rescued after being found upside down in a ditch in the New Forest, a fire service has said.

The animal was discovered with another loose pony on the A36 near Ower, between Shelley Lane and Whinwhistle Road, at about 02:00 GMT.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and an animal rescue specialist used harnesses and strops to free the trapped pony.

Both animals were then taken to a nearby vet for a full examination.

Friends of Hampshire Animal Rescue Team said it was suspected the trapped pony may have been hit by a vehicle.

Friends of the Hampshire Animal Rescue Team Horse rescue in OwerFriends of the Hampshire Animal Rescue Team
Harnesses and strops were used to free the animal
Friends of the Hampshire Animal Rescue Team Horse rescue in OwerFriends of the Hampshire Animal Rescue Team
Both ponies were taken to a local vets to be examined