- Georgie Campbell was competing in the Bicton International Horse Trials.
- The event rider had fallen during the cross-country race in Devon on Sunday.
- Medical professionals responded to the scene but she tragically passed away.
British equestrian star Georgie Campbell has died aged 37 after suffering a fall at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon on Sunday.
Campbell and Global Quest were competing in the CCI4*-S event when the accident occurred on the cross-country course. They fell from a log into the water at fence 5b, known as Symonds & Sampson Splash.
Medical professionals immediately responded to the scene, but Campbell tragically passed away.
During his career, Campbell competed in over 200 events, winning on six occasions, including the Badminton and Burghley five-star events. In 2020, she married cyclist Jesse Campbell, who had previously represented New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics.
A statement from Bicton International Horse Trials read: “It is with deep 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 26 May 2024.
British equestrian Georgie Campbell (pictured right, with partner Jesse) has died aged 37.
Campbell had suffered a fall while competing with Global Quest at the Bicton Horse Trials.
Campbell had competed in more than 200 events, winning on six occasions, including the Badminton and Burghley five-star events.
‘Medical professionals attended immediately following her fall on fence 5b, however, unfortunately, they were unable to save her.
‘The horse, Global Quest, was assessed by local vets and returned to the stable and is unharmed.
“To respect the family’s privacy at this extremely difficult and sad time, no further details will be shared.”
The Bicton Horse Trials took place at the Bicton Arena in Devon between Thursday 23rd and Sunday 26th May.
A statement had been issued on Sunday announcing that Campbell and Global Quest had fallen on course and that there would be a delay of approximately one hour.
The CCI4*-S event was subsequently abandoned following the news that Campbell had suffered a fatal fall.
Campbell, originally from Kent, was shortlisted for the British youth team before making her five-star debut in 2009. She had also made several Nations Cup appearances for Team GB.
In early May, Campbell and Global Quest finished third in the CCI3*-S at the Osberton International Horse Trials.
Global Quest is an 11-year-old horse that has competed with Campbell for several years. The horse had moved up to four-star level in 2022, and the pair won the CCI4*-L at Lignières, France, the same year.