The owner of a horse injured when it was hit by a car on a Kakanui road says the incident has left her "terrified'' and fearful of walking or riding on the streets of the seaside community.
About 5.30pm on Sunday, Linda Chalmers was leading 11-year-old mare Candice along River Rd, a gravel road that borders the Kakanui River, with the intention of taking her to the beach and riding her home.
However, before she got the opportunity, a white westbound car sped around a left-hand bend towards the pair and one of Chalmer's dogs, who was walking with them.
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"I did hear this car belting through ... he was doing at least 60kmh to 70kmh, she said.