On Sunday, the fourth and last day of the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, Georgie Campbell passed away.
According to the website Horse and Hound, the 36-year-old and her horse, Global Quest, fell into the water near a fence on the cross-country course.
The governing organization British Eventing stated that despite the efforts of medical personnel who came on the scene quickly, the professional rider could not be rescued.
“It is with deepest regret that we announce that Georgie Campbell (GBR) suffered a fatal accident while competing at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England on Sunday, May 26, 2024,” the organization said in a statement.
