Georgie Campbell (née Strang; died 26 May 2024) was a British eventing rider.
Georgie Campbell | |
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| Born | Georgie Strang |
| Died | 26 May 2024 (aged 36 or 37) East Budleigh, England |
| Occupation | Equestrian |
| Spouse | |
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 lived in Marlborough, Wiltshire, until her death.[7] Her husband is a member of the New Zealand eventing team.[8][9]
Accident and death
Campbell suffered a fatal fall while competing at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England on 26 May 2024.[10][11] Sources vary regarding her age of death being 36 or 37.[16][21]
British Eventing paid tribute to Campbell calling her an "extremely talented and accomplished rider".[22]