Sheridan 'hurt in horse riding accident'

Nicollette Sheridan was reportedly taken to hospital over the Christmas holidays following a horse riding accident near her home in California.

The former Desperate Housewives star is believed to have needed medical treatment for a head wound after she was thrown off her horse while she was not wearing a helmet.

According to the National Enquirer, Sheridan's businessman boyfriend Steve Pate made the decision to take the actress to hospital after finding her injured and bleeding.

Sources have suggested that the 46-year-old's injuries were later deemed minor and she was allowed to return home after receiving treatment.

Representatives for Sheridan have not yet commented on the reports.