Danny, the Miracle Unicorn Horse, survives horrific accident

2,418 views · Published 10 August 2012 · 0:27 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: News Direct · 2012 · News & Politics

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A 30-year-old former show horse in New York is considered very lucky after a 9-inch piece of wood became lodged in his skull, earning him the nickname "Danny, the Miracle Unicorn Horse" and drawing 5,000 fans on the social networking site Facebook.

According to TODAY.com, owner Tommasina Ashley is unsure how Danny injured himself. She believes Danny became startled in his stall and injured himself against a post.

The piece of wood broke through Danny's skull, missing the brain and entering the oral cavity.

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