(Video) Performer escapes serious Injury after dramatic horse-riding accident at Chimelong Safari Park

A dramatic incident unfolded at Guangzhou's Chimelong Safari Park on Sunday, when a performer was thrown from a horse and dragged across the stage during a live show. The accident, which took place in the park’s horse-riding theatre, left the audience in shock as the performer narrowly escaped serious injuries.

The accident occurred during a scheduled performance on March 15 at the park’s newly opened horse-riding theatre.

Video footage circulating online shows the frightening moment when a female performer, dressed in costume, fell from the horse and was dragged along the ground after the animal appeared to become startled.

Other performers quickly intervened, rushing to the rider’s aid and managing to separate her from the horse as it came to a stop.

According to local media reports on Monday, a staff member confirmed that the performer was examined by medical personnel on site and found to be in good condition, with no serious injuries sustained. The staff member also emphasized that the performance area is restricted to performers only, with no audience participation permitted.

However, the staff declined to comment on the specific cause of the incident.

The theatre where the accident occurred is part of a new zone at Chimelong Safari Park, which opened in February this year and features daily equestrian performances.