A woman horse-trekking in the mountains in Western Southland was airlifted to hospital yesterday after her mount fell, then stepped on her ribs while getting back up.
Rescue co-ordination centre spokesman Vince Cholewa said a personal locator beacon was activated by a horse-trekking group in the Takitimu Conservation Area about 10.30am.
A horse carrying a woman had fallen, then injured its rider by stepping on her ribs while attempting to get back on its feet. A Southern Lakes rescue helicopter was deployed, arriving about 11.30am and transporting the woman to Southland Hospital in Invercargill.
St John spokesman Gerard Campbell said the 52-year-old suffered moderate injuries.
