Horses injure their riders

Two women are in hospital after their horses were spooked and threw their riders to the ground.

The Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter flew to a rural property near Oropi at 1pm today after two women were thrown from their horses.

It's unknown what spooked the horses but both rider were thrown from their horses and sustained injuries.

A 51-year-old received lower back injuries and the second woman aged 45 received a fractured arm.

Both women were flown to Tauranga Hospital for treatment and are in a stable condition.

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