It’s a very somber Monday morning and we’d be remiss not to take a moment to honor the life of Georgie Campbell, who suffered a fatal accident at Bicton International Horse Trials yesterday, before moving on with business as usual.
Georgie, who was 36 years old, was a show jumper turned eventer and was no stranger to competing at the highest level of this sport. She completed Badminton, Burghley, and Pau, was named to multiple Nations Cup teams representing Great Britain, and her FEI record runs deep throughout the European eventing scene.
I was not fortunate enough to know Georgie personally, but I can speak as someone who has lost a friend to a rotational fall a few years ago. Honestly, there are really no words that can explain what an unspeakable tragedy and accident it is nor are there words adequate enough to comfort those who knew and loved her, especially her husband and family, or those whose lives the ripple-effect of her loss touches. Life, particularly as an equestrian, can be the most beautiful and joyous thing. It can also be cruel beyond belief. Treasure every moment you have with your loved ones, your horses, and everyone in your equestrian sphere.
Rest in peace, Georgie.
U.S. Weekend Results
Flora Lea Spring H.T. (Medford, NJ) [Website]
Spring Coconino Horse Trials (Flagstaff, AZ)[Website] [Results]
USEA MDHT YEH/NEH Qualifier (Adamstown, MD) [Website] [Results]
Virginia Horse Center Eventing (Lexington, VA) [Website] [Results]
Willow Draw Charity Show (Weatherford, TX) [Website] [Results]
Woodside Spring H.T. (Woodside, CA) [Website] [Results]
UK International Events
Bicton Arena International (1) (Devon) [Website] [Results]
European Events
Equestrian Festival Baborówko (Poland) [Website] [Results]
Your Monday Reading List:
In an Olympic year it’s always fun to look back on some history. Today, read about Mexico’s incredible trip to the 1948 Olympic Games in London when Humberto Mariles secured double gold in show jumping AND individual bronze in eventing. Mexico has not won another Olympic Equestrian gold since.
Get to know upper-level eventer Caitlin Silliman a little better in this article which originally appeared in Sidelines Magazine. A native of Pennsylvania, Caitlin now runs her business out of Erin Kanara’s barn in her homes state. She’s sure experienced the highs and lows of the sport, including the True Prospect barn fire and loss of her best friend Annie Goodwin. Here’s her story.
And finally, something that made us smile yesterday: Tim Bourke trotting up a client’s horse in a birthday tiara.
Morning Viewing: Enjoy this adorable pair, Gelane Barr & KCS Rebel Rockateer, rock around the starter division at the Texas Rose Horse Trials.
