Winch needed after Smarty the horse, 27, falls over

A brown horse is standing with a winch around his middle. He is with a woman wearing a helmet with the word "vet" on it, and there are firefighters and an engine in the backgroundEssex Fire and Rescue

The winch meant fire crews could move Smarty safely

Fire crews rescued a horse using specialist equipment after it fell over.

Smarty, a 27-year-old horse, fell in the yard of a stable in Buckwyns Chase, Billericay, on Saturday afternoon.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said Smarty was lying on the concrete when crews arrived and was being looked after by a vet.

Using a winch, they managed to move him safely and help him back onto his feet. Smarty was left in the care of the vet.

A brown horse is lying on the ground with a winch around his middle. A firefighter is directing hi colleagues who are holding a winch. There are other firefighters and an engine in the backgroundEssex Fire and Rescue

Smarty had fallen in the stable yard

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