PICTURES: Much-loved horse Freddie saved from muddy ditch in Sheffield fieldÂ

Much-loved horse Freddie found himself in a sticky situation when he became bogged down in a muddy ditch in Sheffield.Â
Family owned horse Freddie.Family owned horse Freddie.
Family owned horse Freddie.

But thankfully firefighters from Elm Lane and Tankersley stations were on hand to rescue the stricken animal from the ditch in a field just off Thompson Hill in High Green. 

His owners looked on as the crews managed to haul the horse out of trouble on Monday just before 6pm. 

In a statement, the fire service said he was unhurt and manged to get out safe and well.