British horse riding star Georgie Campbell, 37, dies after suffering fall at Bicton Horse Trials

British horse using star Georgie Campbell has died aged 37 after struggling a fall on the Bicton Worldwide Horse Trials in Devon tonight.

Campbell and World Quest had been competing within the CCI4*-S occasion when the accident came about on the cross-country course. They fell at a log into the water at fence 5b, generally known as the Symonds & Sampson Splash. 

Medical professionals had instantly attended the scene, however Campbell tragically handed away. 

Throughout her profession, Campbell competed in additional than 200 occasions, successful on six events, together with five-star occasions Badminton and Burghley. In 2020, she married occasion rider Jesse Campbell, who had beforehand represented New Zealand on the Tokyo Olympics. 

A press release from Bicton Worldwide Horse Trials learn: ‘It’s with deepest remorse that we announce that Georgie Campbell (GBR) suffered a deadly accident while competing on the Bicton Worldwide Horse Trials in Devon, England on Sunday 26 Might 2024. 

Campbell had suffered a fall whereas competing with World Quest on the Bicton Horse Trials

Campbell had competed in additional than 200 occasions, successful on six events together with five-star occasions Badminton and Burghley

‘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 steady and is unhurt.

‘To respect the household’s privateness at this extraordinarily tough and unhappy time, no additional particulars will likely be shared.’

The Bicton Horse Trials came about on the Bicton Area in Devon between Thursday, Might 23 and Sunday, Might 26. 

A press release was launched earlier at this time asserting that Campbell and World Quest had fallen on the course and that there can be a delay of roughly one hour. 

The CCI4*-S occasion was subsequently deserted following the information that Campbell had suffered a deadly fall. 

Georgie had competed at five-star on different horses, finishing each Badminton Horse Trials and Burghley Horse Trials

Campbell, who initially hails from Kent, was shortlisted for the British Junior Group earlier than happening to make her five-star debut in 2009

Georgie Campbell with World Quest in the course of the first horse inspection on the Boekelo Horse Trials CCIO 4*-NC-L on October 4, 2023

Campbell, who initially hails from Kent, was shortlisted for the British Junior Group earlier than happening to make her five-star debut in 2009. She had additionally made a number of Nations Cup appearances with Group GB. 

She was solely two-years-old when she was taught to journey by her mom Debbie, a former GB endurance rider, in Kent.

Earlier in Might, Campbell and World Quest had completed third within the CCI3*-S at Osberton Worldwide Horse Trials. 

World Quest is an 11-year-old horse who has competed with Campbell for a number of years. The horse had moved to four-star degree in 2022, with the pair successful the CCI4*-L at Lignieres in France the identical yr. 

Georgie had competed at five-star on different horses, finishing each Badminton Horse Trials and Burghley Horse Trials. 

Tributes to the rider poured in on social media, studying ‘Relaxation straightforward Georgie, you may be significantly missed’. 

One other learn: ‘Relaxation in peace the most effective riders.’ 

One touching tribute learn: ‘RIP Georgie, a outstanding rider with a lot ardour for the game. She will likely be missed.’

‘Relaxation in peace, pondering of and sending like to all concerned,’ mentioned one other.