Georgie Campbell dies in fatal horse trial accident
Georgie Campbell dies in fatal horse trial accident
Fatal Devon horse trial accident claims the life of Georgie Campbell – Obituary
Equestrian star Georgie Campbell, aged 37, tragically passed away following a fall during the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England. The incident occurred on Sunday, when Campbell was riding her horse and suffered a fatal accident.
According to the British Evening, medical personnel arrived promptly, but Campbell could not be saved. Fortunately, Campbell’s horse, Global Quest, was examined and found to be unharmed.
Devon and Cornwall Police reported to the Daily Mail that officers responded to a call at around 3:50 p.m. regarding the death of a horse rider at Bicton Arena, East Budleigh. The deceased was identified as a woman in her 30s from Kent. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the coroner.
Respecting the family’s privacy during this difficult time, the British Evening has chosen not to disclose additional details.
Georgie Campbell began her professional equestrian career in the early 2000s in Kent with the Romney March Pony Club. Her competitive debut was at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in 2010, and she went on to participate in over 200 events, securing six victories.
Campbell married fellow equestrian Jessie Campbell in 2020, who represented New Zealand at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and is set to compete again in Paris this summer. The couple managed Team Campbell, an equestrian group based in Kent.
The term “rotational fall” has been mentioned following Campbell’s death, although it is unclear if this was the cause of the accident. A rotational fall occurs when a horse collides with a fence, causing both the horse and rider to fall forward, often resulting in severe injuries due to the saddle’s impact.
The Telegraph highlighted the tragic nature of equestrian accidents, noting that even with modern protective gear, such incidents can still be fatal. The death of Georgie Campbell at the Bicton Horse Trials serves as a somber reminder of the inherent risks involved in horse riding.
Georgie Campbell dies in fatal horse trial accident Fatal Devon horse trial accident claims the life of Georgie Campbell – Obituary Equestrian star Georgie Campbell, aged 37, tragically passed away following a fall during the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England. The incident occurred on Sunday, when Campbell was riding her horse and suffered…
Georgie Campbell dies in fatal horse trial accident Fatal Devon horse trial accident claims the life of Georgie Campbell – Obituary Equestrian star Georgie Campbell, aged 37, tragically passed away following a fall during the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England. The incident occurred on Sunday, when Campbell was riding her horse and suffered…