Dramatic horse rescues took place on two continents lately due to inclement weather or other misadventures, all with happy outcomes.

An army of firefighters and large animal experts came to the aid of the 20-year-old grey mare in California when she became trapped.

The Nova Scotian horse owner recognized the Standardbred in need from when he groomed him at the racetrack as a teenager.

Surrendered to the BC SPCA due to health issues, Frank was quickly adopted by a grieving donkey owner and is now living his best life.

It's a fact that many horses distrust ‒ or are downright terrified of ‒ these harmless creatures, such as Casper who took a tumble.

Winter and rain equals ice and mud – and instances of horses falling into ponds, getting bogged down, and needing help.

A mini horse rescue in South Carolina provides kids with a whimsical way to enjoy the animals when they visit Hidden Pasture farm.

Thanks to the quick response of fire and rescue teams and humane society staff, these two equine emergencies had happy outcomes.

The size of the intake was unusual this year because overall there has been a surprising “lull” in the number of surrenders and rescues.

'Tis the season: we’ve been covering a slew of pond/ditch/mud horse rescues lately, all with happy endings, and these two are no different.

From a California mudslide to a deep slurry pit in England, hard-working rescue teams saved the lives of equines in desperate situations.