Miniature horse rescued from pool by firefighters

It took more than two hours to free the miniature horse after it fell into the pool

Firefighters have rescued a miniature horse that fell into a swimming pool.

The black and white cob was found stranded in the water at a property on Dunt Avenue in Hurst, Berkshire, on Tuesday afternoon.

Berkshire fire service crews, including an animal rescue specialist, used a pump to drain the pool before creating steps with hay bales.

The fire service said the horse was safely guided out from the pool after about two hours.

Water was pumped from the pool before fire crews made steps with hay bales to lead the horse out