PIQUA — UPDATE @ 9:15 P.M.
A handler was injured after an incident involving a horse in Piqua on Saturday.
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The incident happened at around 7:33 p.m. in the area of North Main and West Market Streets, according to a Miami County dispatcher.
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The dispatcher initially told News Center 7 that medics transported a woman to a local hospital.
The Holiday Horse Parade took place in Piqua on Saturday night.
Staci Roth, executive director of Main Street Piqua, sent the following statement to News Center 7’s Ava Petrosky.
“There was an incident involving a horse and its handler. The female handler was taken to the hospital, but EMS reports she was alert.
“The handler and carriage driver handled the situation well and no spectators were hurt. MainStreet Piqua staff, Board of Directors and the Horse Parade Chair want to thank the crowd for remaining calm and first responders for their immediate response.
“Please keep the handler in your prayers. Thank you.”
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