Police find horse rider in Rimutaka Forest Park

Police have found a missing horse rider in Rimutaka Forest Park.

A local person found a riderless horse, complete with saddle and bridle, about 2.30pm off Lower Hutt's Coast Road and alerted police.

Police had been concerned the rider had fallen from the horse and been unable to call for help.

The woman was being treated for minor injuries, a police spokesman said.

- NZPA