Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/firefighters-rescue-horse-todd-from-mud/

On a cold and rainy night last week the Scott County Fire Department (SCFD) received a call to help a horse who was stuck in the mud and couldn’t get up.

When the firefighters arrived, they found the hypothermic horse exhausted from trying to escape the mud and in desperate need of help.

Thankfully the crew is trained in horse rescues and knew exactly what to do.

“SCFD Crews were able to set up an A Frame, and apply a harness to ‘Todd’ while vet Mallory Meyers from Park Equine administered life saving medication,” shared the fire department on Facebook.

After the medicine had time to kick in, the rescuers lifted the 23-year-old Tennessee Walker out of the mud and attempted to place him on his feet, but he was too exhausted to stand.

The crew knew the senior horse needed to get out of the rain and back into the barn, so they placed him on a “Large Animal Sked unit” and pulled him inside.

“Once inside and out of the rain, Dr. Mallory administered IV fluids and crews all gathered round to dry him off, warm him up, and give him lots of treats,” said SCFD.

Todd eventually regained his strength and was able to stand on his own. He is expected to make a full recovery.

Todd’s owner, Jennifer Halsey, said it took a team to rescue her beloved horse and personally thanked each one. She commented on the fire department posts to thank the men and women firefighters as well as the additional manpower that showed up to help.

“Can’t thank EVERYONE enough for helping Todd!! It definitely took a team,” she wrote. “Also, to Mayor Wagoner for helping hold Todd’s head out of the muddy water to keep him from aspirating it into his lungs.”

Todd is doing well and back outside enjoying his grassy pasture. Halsey shared a photo of Todd so everyone could see how much he has recovered.

SCFD also expressed their gratitude to their crew of dedicated firefighters. They posted photos of the rescue and said, “We are so proud of our members and the things they’re capable of.”

Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog