Injured Marion business owner thrown from horse that was startled by bear

A Marion County business owner will be sidelined for months from injuries she sustained when she was thrown from a horse that was startled by a bear.

Missy King, who owns and operates Kountry Girl Salon, sustained several injuries during a horse ride on Sunday, December 28.

During King’s ride atop “Remy,” the horse became startled when a large bear appeared on the riding path. After becoming startled, the horse popped up and spun, throwing King into the palmetto bushes and nearby brush…

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