A tragic incident occurred at an equestrian event in England, where a British horse rider lost her life on Sunday. According to the governing body of the sport, the rider fell during the competition.
Georgie Campbell, aged 37, tragically lost her life during the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England. According to a statement from British Eventing, she suffered a fatal fall on Sunday.
In a statement, British Eventing expressed that medical professionals promptly responded to the incident when she fell at fence 5b. However, despite their efforts, they were unable to save her.
In order to honor the family’s privacy during this incredibly challenging and sorrowful period, British Eventing has decided not to disclose any further information.
According to CBS News partner BBC, Campbell has participated in over 200 events throughout her career and has achieved victory in six of them.
According to the BBC, Campbell, previously known as Strang, tied the knot with New Zealand event rider Jesse Campbell, who represented his country at the Tokyo Olympics. Together, they formed Team Campbell Eventing, as reported by the Telegraph.
According to a heartfelt tribute by the publication Eventing Times on social media, Georgie was not only incredibly talented, but she also possessed an undeniable presence that would illuminate any room. Described as charismatic, charming, warm, and sincere, she had a smile that could light up the darkest corners. Georgie had a genuine love for others and always made time for those around her. Throughout her life, she achieved remarkable success and left an indelible mark on the world.
Just over a year ago, a tragic incident occurred during an equestrian competition in Florida, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old girl. The unfortunate event took place when her horse stumbled and fell, leading to the loss of her life.