Bedford Police Officers Find Loose Horse On Route 1 And Walk It Back To Her Barn

BEDFORD, NH — Bedford police were able to locate a stray horse and lead it back to its barn early Wednesday morning.

Around 1 a.m., officers were sent to Route 1 for a report of a horse that was seen galloping around the area. According to a report, Officer Nicholas Fiorentino captured the horse and kept her as comfortable as possible while additional officers worked to locate the owner. Another officer, Jeff Drew, walked the horse back to its home, a little more than a mile away, after officers determined where it lived.

The horse slipped out of a barn on the property and wandered away, according to an investigation. Bedford Chief Daniel Douidi thanked community residents who assisted officers in finding and caring for the horse. He said they provided hay, grain, and water, and a horse lead rope, until she could be returned to her barn.

“The commitment and care our officers show to every person and animal in our community is truly what we strive for here in Bedford,” Douidi said. “We would like to thank our community members for their support during this interesting call. I want to acknowledge Officers Fiorentino and Drew for going above and beyond in safely capturing and returning the horse home.”

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