Top horse rider dead at 37 after ‘horrific’ incident
A professional horse rider and wife of an Olympian has died after a tragic incident where an air ambulance rushed to the scene.
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A professional horse rider has died after suffering a horror fall during an equestrian event.
Georgie Campbell, 36, had been competing at a competition in Devon in the UK on Sunday when she got into trouble with her horse Global Quest, The Sun reports.
Medics immediately attended to the former top-level show rider, but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The talented athlete represented Great Britain and was a six-time winner.
Georgie’s horse was also assessed and is uninjured following the tragedy at The Bicton International Horse Trials.
Governing body British Eventing said in a statement: “It is with deepest regret that we announce that Georgie Campbell (GBR) suffered a fatal accident whilst competing at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England, on Sunday.
“Medical professionals attended immediately following her fall at fence 5b, however, unfortunately, she could not be saved.
“The horse, Global Quest, was assessed by the on-site vets and walked back to the stable and is uninjured.
“To respect the family’s privacy at this extremely difficult and sad time, no further details will be shared.”
South Western Ambulance Service raced to the scene before also deploying an air ambulance.
Despite their best efforts, she could not be saved.
In an Equine America interview last year, Georgie recalled winning the 4* Long in 2022, at Ligniers, with Global Quest.
She called it a “career highlight”.
Georgie leaves behind her husband and fellow equestrian Jesse Campbell.
Jesse competes for New Zealand and appeared at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
The Bicton International Horse Trials is a four-day event taking place from Thursday to Sunday.
— This story originally appeared on The Sun and has been republished with permission
Originally published as Top horse rider dead at 37 after ‘horrific’ incident
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