Marlene Schmidt, 30, from Limmer, Germany, believes the horse had been trying to graze on fresh grass under the tyre when she slipped and fell head first into it.
The unfortunate animal was left trapped inside the tire with one of her hind legs poking out and her head pushed into the ground.
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Stop horsing about: Smila the pony got herself trapped inside a tractor tire after apparent slipping over and falling into it while grazing in Limmer, Germany Fortunately, Smila was unhurt in the incident, apart from a few dents to her pride. Ms Schmidt said: 'She's very playful and often gets into scrapes. 'But I am just happy that nothing worse happened.' |
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| This is getting a little tired now: Firefighters used mechanical cutting equipment to free the terrified animal |
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| Why the long face? Smila bounds to her feet after her indignant ordeal as the tire is finally cut in two |