FIREFIGHERS are helping tend to a sick horse which collapsed in its stable in Binfield today (Monday).

Animal rescue crews from Caversham Road in Reading, along with firefighters from Reading's Dee Road went to the stable in Terrace Road North after being called by the vet at 3pm.

It is not known why the horse collapsed but firefighters are still at the scene trying to help lift it.

The crew from Bracknell Fire Station was also at the scene until about 5pm.