A pony with short legs and a long body has caused numerous people to call the emergency services in the mistaken belief she is stuck in the mud.
Hampshire fire crews were last alerted on Tuesday as Mayflower was grazing by the River Test in Southampton.
An animal rescue expert said Mayflower seemed to be a cross between a Shetland and a New Forest pony, making her look like a "sausage-dog horse".
Her owner is now considering erecting signs advising passers-by.
Rescue specialist Anton Phillips said Mayflower could appear to be stuck in mud as she was half the height of other nearby ponies.
"We have been called out several times for the animal now and it is getting a bit ridiculous.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/hampshire/7939187.stm
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A pony with short legs and a long body has caused numerous people to call the emergency services in the mistaken belief she is stuck in the mud.
Hampshire fire crews were last alerted on Tuesday as Mayflower was grazing by the River Test in Southampton.
An animal rescue expert said Mayflower seemed to be a cross between a Shetland and a New Forest pon ...[text shortened]... etting a bit ridiculous.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/hampshire/7939187.stm
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