FIRE crews from across the New Forest rushed to rescue a 24-year-old horse from a water-filled ditch.

Crews from Redbridge, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Totton were called to Newbridge, Cadnam, to reports of a horse stuck in a ditch.

The teams arrived at the ditch, which was filled with water, at 9.07am this morning and worked to help rescue the 24-year-old horse quickly and safely.

The horse was removed from the ditch using specialist skills and knowledge.