Tragic: See how a British horse rider died after she fell at an equestrian event
Georgie Campbell, a British Horse Rider, has tragically passed away after suffering fatal injuries in a fall at the British Equestrian Eventing Championships. Georgie Campbell, the talented equestrian rider, was married to her fellow rider and love, Jesse Campbell, a member of the New Zealand team. The couple tied the knot in December 2020, surrounded by friends and family.
The 36-year-old British event rider suffered a fatal accident during the fourth and final day of the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon. The incident occurred when Campbell and her horse, Global Quest, fell into water at a fence on the cross-country course. The tragedy has sent shockwaves throughout the equestrian community, and Campbell’s husband, Jesse Campbell, a fellow equestrian rider from New Zealand, is said to be devastated by the loss of his wife.
Tragedy struck the equestrian world when Georgie Campbell, a 36-year-old British event rider, succumbed to her injuries after a fatal accident during the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, Campbell was pronounced deceased, with British Eventing, the governing body, releasing a statement expressing their deepest regret and confirming that medical professionals responded swiftly but were ultimately unable to save her, told CBS News.
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust reported being called to the scene near Budleigh Salterton at 3:05 p.m. on Sunday. Fortunately, Global Quest was uninjured and was walked back to the stable after being assessed by on-site veterinarians.
Campbell’s equestrian journey began at the age of two under the guidance of her mother, Debbie, a former GB endurance rider. Initially excelling as a top-level showing rider, she transitioned to eventing, where she quickly rose through the ranks. As a teenager, Campbell was shortlisted for the British junior team and made her five-star debut in 2009. She represented Great Britain numerous times in Nations Cup teams and won the prize for the highest-placed rider under 25 in the British Open at Gatcombe in 2010.
Campbell married New Zealand event rider Jesse Campbell in December 2020. The Bicton International Horse Trials, where the fatal accident occurred, is a prestigious four-day event held from Thursday to Sunday.
The equestrian community mourns the loss of a talented and dedicated rider, and tributes have poured in for Campbell, who left a significant mark on the sport. Her passing is a stark reminder of the inherent risks involved in equestrian sports and the bravery of those who compete.