Firefighters Rescue Horse Stuck on Trailer Divider in New York
Firefighters in Rhinebeck, New York rescued a horse that jumped over a chest bar and became trapped on a trailer divider system. The Rhinebeck Fire Department and New York State Police worked with veterinarians from Rhinebeck Equine to free the animal using specialized rescue equipment. The horse was taken to a farm for overnight monitoring and is expected to make a full recovery.
The Rhinebeck Fire Department responded to a call on Tuesday to assist New York State Police in rescuing a horse trapped inside a trailer. Upon arrival, crews discovered the horse had jumped over the chest bar inside the trailer and become caught between the divider system and a tack trunk. Rescue personnel worked in coordination with veterinarians from Rhinebeck Equine, using specialized rescue equipment to safely lift the horse and remove part of the trailer divider to free it. After the successful rescue, the horse was transported to Buttonwood Farm for overnight observation and monitoring. Officials expect the animal to make a full recovery from the incident.
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