Riding star Georgie Campbell has died aged 37 after falling at the event

The equestrian community is mourning one of its own.

Georgie Campbell She died after falling from her horse during a competition at the Picton International Horse Trial Competition in southwest England on May 26. She was 37 years old.

The UK’s national governing body said in a statement on the same day: “Medical professionals attended immediately after she fell at fence 5B, but unfortunately, it was not possible to save her.” “The horse, Global Quest, was evaluated by on-site veterinarians and returned to the stable unharmed.

The organization concluded its statement by saying: “To respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult and sad time, no other details will be shared.”

The BBC reported that Georgie was a decorated racer who competed in more than 200 events. Her husband Jesse Campbell He is also a fellow competitor in the event, who competed for New Zealand at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The pair came together to form the Campbell Eventing team. They highlight their riding career on a shared Instagram with videos, photos and updates from competitions.