Travelling goes hand in hand with owning horses, with serious consequences when things go wrong.

 

Yesterday, Fire Control received a call to an animal rescue near Bicton, Shrewsbury. Upon arrival, crews from Shrewsbury and Wellington found Moo, a 2 year old horse trapped within a horse box.   Moo had tried to jump from the partition where he was travelling into the groom’s area and become stuck.

 

 

Working alongside Stretton Hills Equine Veterinary Practice, crews released Moo safely by cutting away the roof and lifting the sedated Moo out of the box with the Rescue Tender.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After letting Moo come round from the sedation and regain feeling in his legs, he was released from the harness and escorted into a nearby field where he’s now recovering

Accidents like these have become more common in recent years.   Highlighting to owners the importance of making sure that their transport is safe and secure.   It is also worth considering having boxes kitted out with stallion specs or installing anti-jump grills.