Rescuers airlift horse stranded during 100-mile endurance race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
On August 1, a horse got stranded at 7,200 feet during the Tevis Cup, a 100-mile endurance ride in California. The animal bucked its rider and became isolated in the Granite Chief Wilderness. Rescuers used GPS coordinates from the saddle to locate and airlift the horse to safety. After being sedated and examined by a veterinary team, the horse recovered quickly upon landing.
- •Horse became stranded after bucking its rider during the Tevis Cup.
- •Rescuers deployed a helicopter for a large animal rescue operation.
- •Coordinates from a GPS device aided in locating the horse.
- •After recovery, the horse was loaded into a trailer for transport.
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Rescuers Airlift Horse to Safety After Animal Gets Stranded in Inaccessible Area During 100-Mile Race
"The horse was stuck in an area at around 7,200 feet that was completely inaccessible by foot or vehicle, officials said
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