Horse falls and injures rider

  • 01/07/2018
She was stabilised at the scene by paramedics before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
She was stabilised at the scene by paramedics before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. Photo credit: Westpac Rescue Helicopter

A woman was rushed to hospital after the horse she was riding fell and rolled on top of her.

The incident occurred at a farm west of Putaruru just after 2pm on Saturday.

The 57-year-old woman sustained suspected pelvis injuries and fractured wrist.

She was stabilised at the scene by paramedics before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.

Newshub.