A SHETLAND pony stuck upside down in a ditch was rescued by firefighters on Friday (September 30).

A fire crew from Holsworthy and the special rescue team from Barnstaple attended the scene at the road from The Square to Battledown Cross, Shebbear, at around 4.35pm.

The pony was rescued from the ditch by fire crews using animal rescue equipment and a tractor.

A vet was also on scene and assessed the pony during and after the rescue.