A PONY believed to have been stolen from a field in Semley has been safely returned.

Bertie, who had recently been rehomed by the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Wilton Group, was reported missing yesterday, prompting concern among volunteers and supporters.

The Wilton RDA group, which provides riding opportunities for disabled children and adults, thanked supporters for spreading the word and helping raise awareness.

In an update shared on social media, the group confirmed the pony has now been put back in his field.

“Bertie is back!!! He was anonymously put back in his field,” the group said.

“Thank you so much to everyone for sharing the post. The horsey community came together and we are so grateful.”

The appeal had been widely shared by the Gazette and across local equestrian networks and community pages after Bertie disappeared.

No further details have been released about where Bertie had been during his disappearance.