Police Capture Horse And Pony After They Escape Bergen County Home: Photos

PARK RIDGE, NJ — After a horse and pony escaped from a home in Park Ridge, police and a civilian helped wrangle them home, officials said.

The equine escape happened this past Saturday, said police.

"PRPD was alerted to two horses running at large on Brae Blvd." the police said in a statement on Tuesday. "Officers Stowe, Davies, and Sgt. Puglis with the assistance of Montvale PD and a helpful hotel guest were able to wrangle the two animals and return them to their owner without injury. As always, thank you to our partners at @montvalepd."

Residents who posted on social media had some fun with the incident.

"That was 100% the pony’s idea," guessed a woman.

"You Park Ridge police are always horsing around," noted a man.

One commenter asked whether the police practiced with lassos.

"The escapees couldn't speak about it, they were horse," chimed in another wag.

A commenter said that the horses had escaped from a fence while the owner was away, and others said it had happened a few years earlier as well.

Patch will update this story if the police pony up more information.