Man in 50s airlifted to John Hunter Hospital after falling from horse at Yarrowitch, near Walcha

Emergency services were urgently called to the scene at Yarrowitch, half-an-hour from Walcha, about 4.30pm on Monday after reports the man had been injured.

Ambulance paramedics treated the rider at the scene and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was also called in with a critical care team on board.

A man, believed to be aged in his 50s, had suffered head and shoulder injuries when he fell from a horse.

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He was stabilised for transport and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle for further treatment.

A spokesperson from the Westpac chopper said the man was in a stable condition at the time.

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