A HORSE had to be rescued after getting stuck on a fence in a ditch in Broadbury last Wednesday.

A fire crew from Okehampton, together with the special rescue team from Barnstaple attended, following a call from the owner of the horse at around 9.41pm.

The large thoroughbred horse was found on its side with its feet trapped in wire fencing. The crews set to work making the area safe and stabilising the horse, awaiting the attendance of the horses vet.

After the horse was sedated, crews were then able to release the animal.