Horse Captured After “Leisurely Stroll” To I-85

BELMONT, N.C. – Belmont Police are thanking an alert citizen who helped officers capture a horse taking a “leisurely stroll” to I-85 northbound on Saturday afternoon.

It came after drivers warned on social media about a horse on the loose going southbound in the northbound lanes near the Belmont Abbey exit. 

The horse, named “Josie,” is back home safe.