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Georgie Campbell

British equestrian (1987–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Georgie Campbell (born 7 October 1987; née Strang; died 26 May 2024, aged 36) was a British eventing rider.

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Early life

Campbell started horse riding at an early age as her mother ran a livery yard and riding school.[1]

Career

Campbell started her equestrian career in Kent after having a number of successes with the Romney Marsh Pony Club.[2] In 2010 she debuted at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.[3] She competed in the top levels of eventing for many years, including the five-star Badminton and Burghley events.[4][5]

Personal life

Campbell married fellow equestrian rider Jesse Campbell in Ramsbury, Wiltshire in December 2020.[6] The couple previously lived in Marlborough, Wiltshire before later relocating to Little Scotney Farm, Kent, where they set up Team Campbell Eventing. [7][8] Her husband is a member of the New Zealand eventing team.[9][10]

Accident and death

Campbell suffered a fatal fall while competing at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England on 26 May 2024.[11][12]

British Eventing paid tribute to Campbell calling her an "extremely talented and accomplished rider".[13]

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