An expert horse rider has died after struggling a horror fall throughout an equestrian occasion.
Georgie Campbell, 36, had been competing at a contest in Devon within the UK on Sunday when she bought into hassle along with her horse World Quest, The Solar reviews.
Medics instantly attended to the previous top-level present rider, however sadly she was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
The gifted athlete represented Nice Britain and was a six-time winner.
Georgie’s horse was additionally assessed and is unhurt following the tragedy at The Bicton Worldwide Horse Trials.
Governing physique British Eventing stated in an announcement: “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.
“Medical professionals attended instantly following her fall at fence 5b, nonetheless, 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 troublesome and unhappy time, no additional particulars will likely be shared.”
South Western Ambulance Service raced to the scene earlier than additionally deploying an air ambulance.
Regardless of their greatest efforts, she couldn’t be saved.
In an Equine America interview final 12 months, Georgie recalled profitable the 4* Lengthy in 2022, at Ligniers, with World Quest.
She referred to as it a “profession spotlight”.
Georgie leaves behind her husband and fellow equestrian Jesse Campbell.
Jesse competes for New Zealand and appeared on the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
The Bicton Worldwide Horse Trials is a four-day occasion happening from Thursday to Sunday.
— This story initially appeared on The Solar and has been republished with permission
