A helicopter was deployed to rescue a horse stranded high in the California wilderness after bucking its rider during a 100-mile endurance ride on Aug. 1. 

A horse became stranded after bucking its rider during a 100-mile journey through the California wilderness — and rescuers deployed a helicopter to help bring the animal to safety.

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Humane Emergency Animal Rescue Team, better known as the Sheriff’s HEART, has been chosen by Gold Rush Subaru as their “Share the Love” hometown donation recipient.