Skinner was trapped for approximately 2 hours before her husband Rex and 17-year-old son Tim returned home and came to her aid.

Skinner was flown to The Alfred Hospital [2][failed verification] in Melbourne where she underwent emergency surgery and was placed in an induced coma for seven weeks.

With spinal and pelvic injuries so complex, a team of orthopedic surgeons had to reconnect them during a surgery that took 9 weeks of planning.

Skinner's spinal cord hadn't been severed during the accident, only damaged, leaving her without feeling from waist down up until her surgery.

Skinner started an affiliated pony club[3][failed verification] and enjoyed assisting inexperienced riders.