The husband of British horse riding star Georgie Campbell who died after a fall during a cross-country event in Devon has paid tribute to his 'beautiful girl'. 

Mrs Campbell, 37, died after falling at a fence during the International Horse Trials on Sunday. 

She was married to fellow equestrian Jesse Campbell, a member of the New Zealand team for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The pair joined personal and professional forces to create Team Campbell Eventing.

In a post on a social media page for Team Campbell Eventing, Mr Campbell shared an image of his wife with the caption: 'I love you so, so much.'

He added: 'This is my favorite photo of my beautiful wife. It's from our wedding day in 2021 and it was the best day ever. People will talk about G's smile, and it was incredible - it would make you feel like you were the centre of the universe.

'But what I love about this photo is how it captures her strength. She was a strong, beautiful, phenomenal woman who just loved everything and everyone.

'Working in the equestrian world is not an easy life; there are a lot of knocks and dark days. But G would navigate this by throwing so much joy and love at every situation. 

Georgie Campbell (left) was married to fellow equestrian Jesse Campbell (right)

The equestrian couple are pictured on their wedding day in 2021 

Mrs Campbell was initially a top-level show rider before turning to eventing

'She would get as much joy from having a Greggs tea on the way home from the gallops as she would teaching a client in the pouring rain or jumping and galloping around biggest courses in the world. It was just incredible to be at your side and feel this energy.

'I'm so proud to be your husband. Rest in peace, my beautiful girl.'

Mrs Campbell was initially a top-level show rider before turning to eventing.

She represented Great Britain numerous times on Nations Cup teams and appeared at several five-star events, the highest recognised level of eventing.

In an Equine America interview last year, she cited winning the 4* Long in 2022 at Ligniers on Global Quest as a career highlight.

On Sunday, Mrs Campbell and her horse, Global Quest, were competing in the CCI4*-S event on the cross-country course but sadly fell into the water at a fence. 

Medical professionals attended immediately but Mrs Campbell died at the scene. 

She competed in more than 200 events, winning on six occasions. In 2020, she married fellow event rider Mr Campbell. 

Mrs Campbell represented Great Britain numerous times on Nations Cup teams and appeared at several five-star events, the highest recognised level of eventing

Mr Campbell said of his wife: 'I'm so proud to be your husband' 

Jesse Campbell has won 21 major New Zealand and International Eventing titles and sport awards in total

Most notably, Mr Campbell was part of his country's equestrian team at the Tokyo Olympics.

He runs Team Campbell, an equestrian group based near Lamberhurst in Kent.

Mr Campbell is said to have developed competitive ambitions through Pony Club. Aged just 15, he was selected in New Zealand's eventing senior talent squad.

Over the years, he worked with numerous thoroughbreds and notably developed several former racehorses into becoming advanced eventers.

In 2009, he was invited to train in the UK and the following year then travelled to Sweden to train under renowned pair Lisen and Pedar Frederickson.

After returning to the UK in 2011, Mr Campbell went on to establish his own yard.

Mr Campbell was a member of New Zealand's Nations Cup team in 2013 and competed at the Swedish International Eventing grand prix in 2014.

A successful four-star debut at Luhmuhlen followed in 2015.

Mr Campbell, who has been similarly acclaimed in recent years, has won 21 major New Zealand and International Eventing titles and sport awards in total.

He is now targeting a medal at the upcoming Paris Olympics this summer.

He had been married to his wife for four years before her tragic passing.