A horse is reportedly loose on Pratt Road.
The owner was reportedly riding the horse and the horse stopped cooperating. She's concerned it may run toward the Thruway.
A deputy is responding.
UPDATE 9:07 a.m.: Deputy on scene. Horse nowhere in sight. Caller being re-contacted.
UPDATE 9:08 a.m.: The owner and the horse are reportedly in a field behind Ridge Road Village Park.
UPDATE 9:29 a.m.: A deputy to another, "She's got that rope over it, but he's not a real willing participant."
UPDATE 9:32 a.m.: Horse re-harnessed. No further law enforcement assistance needed.
Thank GOD this could have
Thank GOD this could have made for a bad holiday.
Having horses ourselves, we
Having horses ourselves, we know how heart wrenching this would be to the rider/friend/owner,
SO happy all is OK.