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Teen Rodeo Rider Hurt After Horse Falls on Her in Stearns County

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Jake Judd
Oct 19, 2026 | 11:45 AM
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(KNSI) – A 17-year-old rodeo rider is recovering after her horse reared and fell on top of her.

According to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, the Melrose teen was riding in a corral on a property in Millwood Township Friday afternoon when the accident happened. She was taken by ambulance from the property in the 38800 block of Long Lake Road to CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital.

Authorities say her injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Family told deputies she is a barrel racer on the rodeo circuit and has ten years of riding experience.

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Melrose Police Department, Freeport Fire Department and Melrose Ambulance.

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