Emergency services staff treat Holly Hale after she was trapped under a horse when it fell down a bank near Johns Creek, Lake Hawea, yesterday. Holly and the horse received minor injuries. Photo by Marjorie Cook.
Holly Hale, of Lake Hawea, and her horse received minor injuries.
Firefighter Nick Davis said it appeared the edge of the road had collapsed under the horse's feet.
Road slumps are common on Timaru River Rd and signs warn of the possibility.
The fire brigade lifted the horse from Miss Hale using ropes, a crowbar and blankets.
Mr Davis said the horse remained remarkably calm in the confined space.
Wanaka St John ambulance officers treated Miss Hale for a sore leg.
Miss Hale and her horse were both able to walk after the accident.
The horse would be checked by a veterinarian.
Miss Hale declined to comment.
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