The carriage driver under fire for yelling at a fallen horse to "get up" before clashing with bystanders has been sacked.

The horse, named Tuesday, slipped over near the CBD, and footage taken by a bystander shows the animal unable to right herself while still connected to the carriage.

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The video shows the carriage driver yelling at the animal to "get up" before directing his anger at the bystanders.

"Get up. F***ing lazy b***h," he could be heard saying, while trying to lift Tuesday's head.

Tuesday the horse slipped over near the CBD and footage taken by a bystander shows the animal unable to right herself. Credit: 7NEWS

After a woman begs him to stop, the driver tells her to "get out of the way".

On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Unique Carriage Hire confirmed to 7NEWS.com.au the driver has been stood down and will not drive horses for them in Melbourne again.

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"After viewing the full unedited footage yesterday we now have a clear understanding of what happened," a statement read.

"And we do not feel that the driver handled the situation well or to our high standards so we have decided to let him go.

"The driver maintains that he never kicked her in the head or used any force.

"He claims he was just nudging her behind the neck trying to prompt her to get up."

The video shows the carriage driver yelling at the animal to "get up" before directing his anger at the bystanders. Credit: 7NEWS

Driver 'apologetic'

The company said the driver was very apologetic, but that it does "not condone his language or behaviour" and he was consequently fired.

Unique Carriage Hire said it also wanted to thank the people who helped in getting Tuesday to her feet and those who filmed the incident.

"We really appreciate your help and assistance," the statement read.

Unique Carriage hire said Tuesday has since been seen by a vet and was not injured.

"She is currently happy and healthy at home at the farm and we have invited the RSPCA out to view her if they wish to," they said.