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British rider died after horse fell and landed on her
The coroner said safety checks were followed and no equipment faults were found after Campbell’s horse somersaulted and landed on her.
- An inquest at Devon Coroners' Court concluded the death of 36-year-old professional event rider Georgina Campbell was a "terrible, tragic accident" after she was thrown from her horse at the Bicton International Horse Trials on May 26, 2024.
- Area coroner Deborah Archer noted that all safety procedures were followed, including risk assessments for Fence 5b, as Campbell had walked the course multiple times with her experienced horse, Global Quest, to ensure thorough preparation.
- Witness accounts indicate Global Quest got too close to the log fence, causing the animal to "somersault" and land on Campbell, despite the horse having an impeccable record and advisors regarding the obstacle as a "good test."
- Tributes described Campbell as a "remarkable" rider who represented Great Britain on Nations Cup teams; she married fellow equestrian Jesse Campbell in December 2020, and the couple operated Team Campbell Eventing.
- Area coroner Deborah Archer stated, "Eventing is a sport with inherent risks," confirming the tragedy resulted from the sport's dangers rather than negligence, as the inquest illustrates the unpredictable nature of top-level equestrian competition.
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