Firefighters released a horse stuck on its side in mud in a field close to Bayswater Road in Wallasey.
Crews used shovels to dig the horse out of the mud and bring it to safety, unharmed.
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 2.20pm on Wednesday and were on the scene at 2.30pm.
One fire engine attended together with the search and rescue team.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here