Two ponies rescued from A36
One was found in a ditch alongside the busy road in Hampshire
Last updated 29th Dec 2020
A motorist called emergency services after spotting a pony on the A36 near Ower on Monday.
On arrival emergency services discovered a second pony upside down in a ditch. It's believed the animal had been involved in a collision.
The loose pony was caught and a specialist animal rescue team from Hampshire Fire and Rescue along with a vet were called to help the stricken animal in what's been described as "a challenging rescue."
The pony managed to right itself with encouragement but needed assistance to get out the ditch.
A barrel-skid, a sideways move up the bank was used to pull the pony out the ditch.
After being moved to safety both ponies were taken to Endell Vets Equine Hospital near Salisbury for a check-up.
Hampshire Police closed the A36 between West Wellow and Ower for more than four hours to allow the rescue operation to take place.
The ponies were later reunited with their owner and are happily back in their field.
It's not clear how the pair got out.