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.

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

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)

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) 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.

“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.”