Mare in Massachusetts helped out of a tight spot by firefighters

It took 25 firefighters to help a mare out of a tight situation in a barn in Massachusetts on Sunday.

The Swansea Fire Department turned out in force to a Cummings Road address around mid-morning to help a horse that had slipped and fallen in a barn entry-way. She was trapped and unable to stand.

Splash, who weighs 1100 pounds, was sedated by a veterinarian.

Firefighters made some modifications to the barn’s structure before removing Splash from the building.

“It took 25 firefighters to effect the rescue and numerous pieces of equipment from Engine-1 and Rescue-1,” the department reported.

The mare’s owner reported on Facebook that Splash had a few small scrapes and some sore muscles following her ordeal.

“She is going to be fine. The guys of Swansea Fire where great and I don’t know how I can ever thank them.”