Shetland Pony With Short Legs Called Mayflower

Did you hear the story about Mayflower, the Shetland pony in Southampton whose legs are so short that passers-by have been calling 999 - the number for the emergency services in the UK - because they thought the pony was stuck in the mud.

Four times now the Fire Brigade have been called out to rescue Mayflower from mud on the banks of the River Test, only for her to trot off as the firemen and specialist lifting gear arrives.

Here are some links to more reporting of the story.

Pony with short legs costs taxpayers £8000 in rescues

Short-legged pony causes rescue false alarms in England - from the LA Times

Get Shorty! The tiny pony who keeps sparking 999 calls ... because people think she's stuck in the mud - particularly nice photos from the Daily Mail

Short-legged horse sparks repeated rescue attempts

'Sausage-pony' prompts 999 calls - BBC

My little pony is not stuck in the mud

Sweet story but very embarrassing for Mayflower.