But when she looked out again, the 22-year-old quarter horse had fallen through the ice. Ernst made a series of calls for help as she ran to the hole in the ice, grabbed Sly's halter to keep his head ...

the 22-year-old quarter horse had fallen through the ice. Ernst made a series of calls for help as she ran to the hole in the ice, grabbed Sly’s halter to keep his head up and waited for help.

A horse trapped in an icy upstate New York ... Ernst called for help before running to grab Sly's halter to keep his head above the ice. "I was losing the battle to keep him above water alone ...

Animal Care Services deals with hundreds of "exotic" or neglected animals each year. Many of them end up with rescue organizations.

the 22-year-old quarter horse had fallen through the ice. Ernst made a series of calls for help as she ran to the hole in the ice, grabbed Sly's halter to keep his head up and waited for help.