Rider injured when horse collides with car during hunt
A rider was hurt in a collision between his horse and a car on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border.
The collision happened on a road between Woore and Madeley on Saturday afternoon.
The rider was part of the North Staffordshire Hunt.
A spokesperson for the hunt said the male rider had been taken to hospital for treatment but was discharged in the evening and is recovering at home.
The horse is being cared for at the vets.
"We would like to thank all the emergency services for their prompt help at the scene," the spokesperson said.
It is believed the car driver was badly shaken but unhurt in the collision.
The road was closed for a time while emergency services were on the scene.
