Firefighters were called to the rescue of a massive horse who had fallen over and got stuck in mud.

North Yorkshire Fire Service's animal rescue crew from Scarborough and Malton were sent to help the horse who had fallen in his field at Hutton Buscel, Scarborough on Saturday lunchtime.

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He had been on the ground for five hours as despite the best efforts of his owner and a local vet, his huge size and weight made it impossible to get him upright in the muddy gateway.

The Northern Echo: Jubilee the horse got stuck in mud in Scarborough and firefighters helped rescue him Picture: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue ServiceJubilee the horse got stuck in mud in Scarborough and firefighters helped rescue him Picture: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

When the animal rescue crew arrived they were able to get the animal safely back on his hooves with the help of a telehandler vehicle.

The horse, called Jubilee, was given the name as he was born on the Queen's Golden Jubilee 20-years-ago.

He was rejected by the Household Cavalry for being too big at 18 hands high.

Jubilee was left in the care of his owner and a vet.

 

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