Horse rescued after getting stuck under bridge

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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Crews were called to help a horse that was stuck near Canyonside Stables in Rancho Penasquitos Friday.

The horse slipped in the mud and water under a bridge in the 12000 block of Black Mountain Road.

The rider got off safely, but the horse struggled to get his footing to climb out.

The horse suffered a gash to his right hind leg, but otherwise appeared to be fine.

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