Event rider Georgie Campbell, from Lamberhurst, dies after fall from horse

A Kent-based horse driving star has died aged 37 after struggling a fall in a cross-country occasion.

Georgie Campbell, from Lamberhurst close to Tunbridge Wells, was competing within the Bicton Worldwide Trials in Devon on Sunday.

The skilled occasion rider and her horse World Quest fell into water at a fence on the course on the ultimate day of the assembly.

Campbell, who has competed in additional than 200 occasions, couldn’t be saved regardless of the efforts of medics.

Governing physique British Eventing mentioned in a press release: “It’s with deepest remorse we announce that Georgie Campbell suffered a deadly accident whereas competing on the Bicton Worldwide Horse Trials in Devon.

“Medical professionals attended instantly following her fall at fence 5b nevertheless, sadly, she couldn’t be saved.

“The horse, World Quest, was assessed by the on-site vets and walked again to the secure and is unhurt.

“To respect the household’s privateness at this extraordinarily troublesome and unhappy time, no additional particulars can be shared.”

An air ambulance and dangerous space response crew had been among the many emergency companies despatched to the scene simply after 3pm.

Campbell married fellow occasion rider Jesse Campbell, who competes for New Zealand, in 2020.

The pair arrange Group Campbell Eventing, an equestrian enterprise primarily based close to Lamberhurst.

Scores of tributes have been paid on-line, with many describing Campbell as extremely gifted.

“A phenomenal woman and noteworthy rider…”

Former Folkestone Racecourse supervisor Emma Santer shared a publish on X, previously referred to as Twitter.

She mentioned: “Such tragic information. Georgie was an incredible rider and an incredible good friend to many! Ideas are together with her household, pals and wider eventing household.”

Julia Norton added: “A phenomenal woman and noteworthy rider. I purchased my horse of a lifetime from her.”

Campbell was initially a top-level displaying rider earlier than turning to eventing.

She represented Nice Britain quite a few instances on Nations Cup groups and appeared at a number of five-star occasions, the very best recognised stage of eventing.

In an interview final 12 months, she cited successful the 4* Lengthy in 2022 at Lignieres in France on World Quest as a profession spotlight.