Person seriously injured after incident involving horse

A person was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after an incident involving a horse in North Canterbury on Monday.

Hato Hone St John staff were called to a property on Traceys Rd in Loburn, north-west of Rangiora, about 10.20am.

A St John spokesperson said a rapid response vehicle and a helicopter were sent to the property.

One patient was flown to hospital in a serious condition.